Route 1. Casa Hacienda and surroundings. Low exercise route. Visit to the gardens, the tower bell, and the small picturesque village of Shismay. Duration 1.30 h.

Route 2. Shismay – Acara. Moderate activity. Duration 2 hours in each direction. This route takes the trekkers from the Casa Hacienda Shismay to the other side of the valley. The final destination is the Casa Acara. Here the tourist will be able to acquire cold and hot drinks and fresh products. This route is on a trekking trail, with photographic points and the most wonderful views. This route is also suitable for horse riding.

Route 3. Mancapozo Lake. Strenuous activity for intrepid trekkers. This route explores the Mancapozo lake and its waterfall.
Duration (walking) is four hours in each direction. There are local guides and porters if needed. For those who would like to camp in this area there is a “tambo”: a hut built from stone and mud to protect hikers from the extremes of the weather (rain and strong winds). The landscape is of exceptional beauty. Guides will provide all equipment for fishing and wood for camping if required.

Route 4. Parguincho and Jatumpozo Lakes. Strenuous activity for intrepid trekkers. This route explores the Parguincho and Jatumpozo lakes. Jatumpozo is nearly empty but of an exceptional beauty. Here the Community has initiated a project for the establishment of a “South American Camel Park”, the first of its kind in Peru. It is possible to reach these lakes by horse.

Route 5. Yanapozo Lake. Strenuous activity and only for the fittest. This lake can be reached only by foot along very difficult tracks. Those who see this lake will enjoy one of the most beautiful landscapes of this very remote area.