CAJAS WALKING ROUTE
Cajas Route 4: Historic Paths
A historic corridor from Cerro Tres Cruces past Laguna Larga and Togllacocha to the Camino del Inka.
The official route
ETAPA names this route Caminos Históricos. Its route sheet describes the corridor from Cerro Tres Cruces through Laguna Larga and Laguna Togllacocha to the Camino del Inka. The current catalogue records 6.79 km, an average altitude of 3,976 m and an estimated 4:05. Confirm the day’s access and direction at the park control before walking from Tres Cruces. ↗
- Distance
- 6.79 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Average altitude
- 3,976 m
- Estimated time
- 4:05 h
Landmarks in the route sheet
Cerro Tres Cruces · Laguna Larga · Laguna Togllacocha · Camino del Inka
The route sheet is an older ETAPA reference for the route name and landmark order. The current web catalogue supplies the distance, altitude and estimated time above; confirm the marked line at the control before walking. ETAPA route sheet (PDF).
Access and timing
ETAPA identifies La Toreadora as the central starting area, 32 km from Cuenca. Route 4 also refers to Cerro Tres Cruces. Access, controls and marked directions can change, so confirm the day’s start and return plan with park staff before travelling.
Before you walk
- Register at the control and stay on marked routes.
- Do not start or continue a walk after 16:00.
- Take warm waterproof layers, suitable shoes, water and food for the altitude.
- Do not enter or swim in the lakes; ask the control about conditions and restrictions.