3 places · 3 camping on the Upis → Pucacocha section of the Ausangate Circuit, in Hatun Pucacocha, Pucacocha. Phone and WhatsApp numbers are listed so you can book ahead.
Campsite below Hatun Pucacocha lake at about 4,600 m, about 180 m from the trail, with small stone and A-frame shelters used by tour groups. Hikers report that the shelters near Pucacocha belong to a Cusco operator and that a fee is charged; carry a tent and expect to pay S/10-15.
Flat grassy camp spot on the trail about 3 km before Hatun Pucacocha, after the descent from Arapa pass (4,850 m). A fallback if the group camps are full or you are slow on the first pass; no facilities.
Wild campsite on the shore of the first Pucacocha lake, right on the trail about 2 km before Hatun Pucacocha, at about 4,550 m. No facilities: treat lake and stream water, which is shared with alpacas.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in hiker reports but could not be checked on an official page. The campsites on the Ausangate Circuit belong to Quechua herding communities. Most have no facilities beyond a stream and sometimes a toilet or stone shelter; ask the family before you pitch, pay the small fee in cash, and carry out all your rubbish.
The Ausangate Circuit route works offline in Outest, with these places on the map and a trail guide you can ask about water, weather and the next village.