The choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek takes to the archaeological site of choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek,
which is part of the complex system of Andean towns in the Vilcabamba
region.
in Inka’s time; choquequirao was connected with Machu Picchu by a complex
network of trails, known as well as incas last refuge. in this choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek we feel nature. choquequirao is situated in the spurs of the mountain range
of Salkantay, at 3,100 m.a.s.l. Surrounded by the snow capped Apus of
Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo, and Panta on the right site
of Apurimac river, the choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek goes throug Mollepata District in Anta Province of Cusco department,
the choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek shows you
a beautiful site considered as the second best inca sites, we invite
you to take part in this choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek.
choquequirao hike / choquequirao trek Program:
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Playa
Rosalina. for the choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek, is needed an
early departure from
Cusco at around 05:00 hrs, arriving
at Cachora village in approximately
of 4hours. Cachora is the last town
in the choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek, in this
we take some free minutes to explore
while our equipment is ready. Then
we start our choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek, our equipment
will be taken on gthe mules or horses. nice
views of majestic padrayoc and wayna
cachora snow capped peaks, the choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek
give us the beautiful changing landscapes, from precipices to
snowy mountains. On the way, we will
observe Apurimac canyon with its
impressive depth. The second day
up hill hike which makes choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek
as the hasdest trek in Cusco, also
the famous choquequirao is seen from
a large distnace. from
capuliyoc the trail leads by down
hill up to
Chikisqa ". The
distance of the choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek is about 8 hours, and 19 kilometers, along
this distance we will pass a small
settlemen called la Colmena (2870 m.a.s.l),
and after Cocamasana (2330 masl), Torowisqana (2285above
sea level )and finally chihisqa (1950) asl
a grove place where we can
find water and set ut our tents. choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek warm cam ground.
Day 2.: Playa Rosalina –
Choquequirao / choquekirao.
This is considered as the
hardest
day of the
choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek.
An early morning wake
choquequirao trek
choquequirao hike
up is needed in order to breakfast and
start our
choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek with down hill until apurimac river,
after crossing river our
choquequirao hike leads by
challenging section until Choquequirao. But do not
worry this is not long in distance and
several stops are usually done to catch
energy to enjoy the nature, also the
choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek offer extra horses for emergency. on the way
clear water spring are good to get water,
lunch is in a wide view point.
After lunch an enjoable section is leading
to choquequirao, the arrival to the
archaeological site of choquequirao camp ground.
choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek, takes
about 8 hours.
good
time to enjoy
the place,
choquequirao hike
choquequirao trek
and observe
this majestic site, where are a lot
of terraces and other parts of this
Inca-town. we may get there at
around 15 hours depending of weather,
if being lucky in
choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek
we can appreciate "the
flight of the condors".
Day 3.- Choquequirao – Chiquisqa. After an early breakfast
the is the guiding tour to
choquequirao / choquekirao inca site, where all
information about choquekirap will be given by
our touor guide, after visiting
Choquekirao starts the journey back,
using the same trail back to Chiquisqa
camp site.
On the way once more is observed Apurimac canyon,
beautifull orquids followed by an exuberant
vegetation, its streams.
The choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek hiking distance is about 6 hrs. Passing the same small settlements
as on the way up, we will stop by
Santa Rosa where we will have our
lunch, and after we will
continue to Chiquisqa where we spend
the choquequirao hike last night.
DAY 4.- Chiquisqa - Cachora – Cusco. Early morning after breakfast (5:00
am) we continue to our way back to
Cachora town. On the way back of choquequirao
hike /
choquequirao trek we appreciate again the majestic
Padrayoc snow-capped peak that
decorates Apurimac canyon. The time
of hike to arrive to Cachora is
about 6hrs. Optional visit to Cconoc
(hot spring) and enjoy it! Then back
to Cusco arriving approximately al
21:00hrs. where ends our
choquequirao hike /
choquequirao trek.
Our Service Includes.
Transport from Cusco to choquequirao
hike trail head,
English
speaking professional guide (2 guides
for groups over 8 people).
Horsemen
and horses to carry food and camping
equipment.
