CHOQUEQUIRAO 4 DAYS
Treks
TYPE TRIP
Hiking/Trekking
SEASON
March – October
DIFFICULTY
Challenging
DISTANCE
60 km (40.39mile)
OVERVIEW
The four-day Choquequirao Trek, which departs from Cusco, is also a must activity. Choquequirao is regarded a holy sister of Machu Picchu, despite not being as well-known as Machu Picchu.
Both have a similar architectural style since they were created about the same time by Pachacutec. The Spanish conquistadors were unable to locate it due to its distant location, and it was abandoned.
Choquequirao means “golden cradle” in Quechua. It provides the most unique off-the-beaten-path experience. The Apurimac Canyon will be your home for the most of your high-altitude adventure. With the help of our local guide, you’ll learn a lot about the plants and wildlife you’ll see along the journey.
Many places were erected under Pachacuti’s reign, and Choquequirao was one of them. Tupac Yupanqui enlarged the throne after he inherited it from his father. Only a third of the complex has been unearthed thus far.
Route
Route
Day 1. Cusco – Capuliyoc – Marampata
Day 2. Marampata – Choquequirao
Day 3.Choquequirao – Marampata – Santa Rosa – Chiquiska
Day 4. Chiquiska – Cachora – Cusco
HIGHLIGHT DESTINATION
Itinerary
Day 1. Cusco – Capuliyoc – Marampata
Your accommodation in Cusco will be picked up by us. We’ll then drive to Capuliyoc, a little village in the region. This is where the Choquequirao Trek begins. We’ll meet the porters, muleteers, and chef here.
While you have a traditional Andean breakfast, we will organize your belongings and camping gear so that we can start the trip early.
We’ll start the climb after breakfast with a twenty-minute uphill hike to a viewpoint. We’ll be hiking along the Apurimac River’s course. You will be welcomed with an enchanting view of the valley once you arrive at the view point.
Then we’ll begin our descent to Chiquisqa. We’ll be hiking through many plantations on our way down. The majority of them are utilized for therapeutic purposes. Our guide will to go over these in incredible detail . We’ll take a break for lunch at Chiquisqa.
We’ll descend for another 45 minutes after lunch to Playa Rosalinas. This is the border between the provinces of Apurimac and Cusco. Rosalina’s Bridge is a wooden bridge that we shall cross here.
Then we’ll walk up the hill to Marampata. It is situated at a height of 3500 meters above sea level. We’ll be camping at Marampata for the night.
Day 2. Marampata – Choquequirao
A nice cup of Peruvian coffee or tea will be served to you. We’ll hike to the Choquequirao archaeological complex after breakfast. A guided tour of the facility will be provided by our local expert.
The main plaza, ceremonial centers, farming terraces, and other sites will be visited. We’ll return to the campsite for lunch when you’ve had your enough of this attraction.
Later in the evening, you will be able to return to the complex to watch the sunset.
Dinner will be served after that.
Day 3. Choquequirao – Marampata – Santa Rosa – Chiquiska
After breakfast, we will depart from the campsite very early. We’ll be hiking for a total of 10 hours to reach our Chiquiska campground. You will be able to view the flight of the Andean condors as we travel.
We’ll be travelling via several outlying towns. We’ll be stopping at Playa Rosalinas for lunch. After that, we’ll head to Chiquiska campground, where we’ll retire after a delectable traditional dinner.
Day 4. Chiquiska – Cachora – Cusco
After a regular breakfast, we will begin our walk. This will be a three hours hike up the hill to Cachora. We’ll take a break here for lunch.
We’ll say our goodbyes to our porters, horsemen, and cook after lunch. After that, we’ll drive back to Cusco for three hours.
On the way back, we can stop by the Conoc hot springs as an option.
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Important info
- English speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for big groups.
- Professional cook and an assistant cook for a big group and horseman for the mules and horses.
- Mules which carry group gear and large duffels provided by the company, for personal belongings.
- All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.
- Boiled water and snacks.
- Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
- Tents to overnight, and Thermarest. Two-person tents are provided for a single person and three-person tents for double people to provide plenty of space for personal gear.
- Additional horses for riding can be provided for an additional cost.
- First aid kit, including oxygen.
- A pre-trek briefing.
- Entrance fee to Choquequirao.
- The first breakfast and last dinner on the 5th day.
- Personal trekking gear including, backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags. However they may be rented from the company.
- Gratuity for guides, cooks, and horseman.
- Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be rented according to the needs of the individual and group.
- Original passport.
- Tennis shoes or trainers.
- Long, comfortable pants and a wind jacket.
- Sweater and light shirt.
- Rain jacket or poncho – in any season it can rain.
- Camera with a full battery and lots of memory!
- Insect repellent (for sand flies).
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Personal first aid kit (personal medications).
- Water bottle with 1-2 liters of water.
- Light backpack.
- Snacks (everything is more expensive in Aguas Calientes!).
- Padlock for a locker in the hostel.
- Flashlight if you plan to walk up to MP early in the morning.
- Towel.
- Huayna Picchu Moutain: $65USD
- Machu Picchu Mountain:$65 USD:
- One way Vistadome Ticket: $35 USD
- Round trip Vistadome ticket: $70 USD
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