The archaeological site of Choquequiraois part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. Choquequirao is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay,at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snow capped Apus of Yanama, Ampay,Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district.The Convention province of the department of Cusco. Choquequiraw is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis, similar to those of the
other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequiraw.
Complete the fields to recommend us.
1 st Day Cusco - Chiquisca
We leave from Cusco at 4:00 or 5 Am in the morning.Arrivingat Cachora townat 6:30 in the morning where we will have our breakfast. Hereafter we arrange the equipment on mules or horses . from that place we can observe the majestic PADRAYOC snow -covered peaks, it is 5482 m. On the way we will observe Padrayoc and Wayn Cachora snow - covered peaks .We have our lunch . On the way we will observe Apurimac canyon with its impressive depth and in Santa Rosa we wil set up our campsite.On this day we will pass the small settlements: La Colmena (2870masl), La Aguada (2915masl), Capuliyoc (2915masl) impressive look out point where we can see all Apurimac Valley, Huayhuacalle (2970masl), Tinajayoc (2630masl), Mirador (2370masl), Cocamasana (2330masl), Torowisqana (2285masl), Chiquisqa (1950masl) grove place where we can find water
2 nd day:Chiquisca - Santa Rosa 2115m
Early morning (5:00 am) after breakfast, we continue our hike going to playa rosalini 1550 mt and a steep climb up to Santa Rosa
3 th Day: Santa Rosa 2115m - Choquequirao – Santa Rosa
After an early breakfast we pack and start walking and our climb to Choquequirao .Here we may be lucky to appreciate the flight of the Condors, the exuberant vegetation and its variety of flowers and orchids.Good time to enjoy that majestic place. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruin, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town, like the ruin in progress of excavation and finally areas unexplored that can tell us about this last refuge of the oppressed Inca empire. Approximately at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (depends of the weather) we can appreciate "the flight of the Condors" In the afternoon we start our return till Santa Roso where we will spend the night on our campsite.
4 th Day:Santa Rosa -Cachora- Cusco
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am), we continue to playa Rosalinda and after 5 h climb we arrive in Cachora town. On the hike we can appreciate again the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peak that decorate to APURIMAC canyon.
We will arrive to CUSCO approximately at 10pm.
Included
* Bilingual and localguides.
* 3 meals per day. Vegetarian food available on request.
* Tents and mattresses
* Horses or mules for camping equipment and food
* Big backpacks.
* Horse men.
* Transport
* Cook and kitchenequipment.
* Entrance to Choquequiraw
* Pick-up at hostel
Not included
First day your breakfast, last day your evening meal
Sleeping bag can be rented
What do we need to make reservacion ?
*Full name as it is written in your passport
*Passport number
*Nationality
*Date of birth
*copy/fax or scan from both sides of your ISIC student card (if you have one and are less than 28 year its 35 Usd less)
Choquequirao trekking from cusco, peru to cachora and the ruins of choquequirao
