Choquequirao Trek
Visit Choqueqirao, a partly excavated ruined city of the Inca in the south of Peru referred to as the sister of Machu Picchu
4 Days / 3 nights
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Daily Departures available with a minimum of 5 pax
Highlights:
- Scenic trekking routes
- Camping in middle of the nature
- The archaeological complex of Choquequirao
Including:
- Lodging: On double occupancy, Hotels & Lodges (Superior Blend 4 stars)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Land transportation: on private vehicles
- Guides: Expert local guides (English- Spanish)
- Miscellaneous: Maps and itineraries; Beverages during activities.
Not included:
Alcoholic beverages during meals; Tips at hotels/ restaurants ; Medical immunizations; Nor insurance of any kind.
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Day 1: Cusco – Chiquisca
We leave Cusco at around 7.00 a.m. in our private transportation, and drive towards Cachora. After driving for two and a half hours, we stop in Tarawasi, where we visit the archaeological remains of an Inca Usno, a place were ceremonies and celebrations to mother earth were conducted. We leave Tarawasi and continue along the road, across the Apurimac River and up again through Curawasi and to Saywite, our second stop an hour and a half later. Here we visit the famous Inca rock that was believed to be the construction plan for the Tahuantinsuyo Empire, with carvings of animals representing the main deities. From Saywite, we continue on to Cachora only 30 minutes away and at 2800 m above sealevel, where we will have our box lunch. In the afternoon we start our hike climbing for two and a half hours towards the Abra Capuliyoc at 2750 masl, where may we enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac river canyon. We then continue descending two more hours towards Chiquisca, where we set our campsite and spend the night.
Day 2: Chiquisca – Choquequirao
We leave Chiquisca as early as 6.00am to go down to the Rosalina Beach, which will take about one hour. We then cross the Apurimac River and start climbing towards Santa Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope. This climb will take an approximated 2h, and it is important that we leave early so that the heat does not make it more difficult than it has to be. In Santa Rosa, we make a half an hour break, where those who wish may try Cambray, a local sugar cane extract. Afterwards, we continue our hike slowly climbing for two and a half hours until we reach our lunch spot in Marampata. From here we walk another two hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Choquequirao, located at 3103 masl, where we will set up camp and enjoy some free time to explore the terraces and buildings. When the sun starts to set, you might want to sit and contemplate the canyon, where condors are sometimes spotted.
Day 3: Choquequirao – Rosalina Beach
Today, we enjoy a complete guided tour of the Choquequirao complex during the morning: we will visit the high parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned it. After the tour, we start our walk back towards Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch. We then continue descending for another 2 hours until we reach Rosalina Beach at 1450 masl, where we might have time to take a refreshing dip in the waters of the Apurimac River. We will camp and dine here.
Day 4: Rosalina Beach – Cachora - Cusco
We leave camp after breakfast to start the two to three hour climb to Chiquisca, to then make our way back to the Abra Capuliyoc, close to which we will have our lunch. In the afternoon, we continue on our two hour return route to Cachora, where there will be a private bus waiting to take us back to Cusco. Estimated arrival time around 9.00pm.
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