Day 3 on the Salkantay Trail went downhill - literally. That day, the trail began at Collpapampa (9,842 ft / 3,000 m) and it was straight downhill to La Playa (6,716 ft / 2,000 m). They hiked 9.7 miles / 15.6 km over seven hours. Needless to say, it was a day when Jarrett and Linda made good use of their walking sticks to venture into jungle territory.
As they ventured into the outskirts of the Amazon, the group left behind the frigid airs of the prior day and were welcomed by a tropical climate. They stopped at several waterfalls and crossed a few more bridges. To reward themselves after the grueling workout of the last few days, when the group arrived at La Playa they grabbed their swimsuits and headed for the hot springs nearby. If you want to hear about what it's like to hike in a tropical climate, listen to this podcast for more details.
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