Choquequirao 4 days trek

Overview:

CHOQUEQUIRAO (3033 m.a.s.l.) is the second best-known archaeological site just as impressive as Machupicchu, this archaeological site is known as the younger sister of Machupicchu in South America, the name has a meaning that is "golden cradle". According to history, it was an Inca urban center that had similar functions to other Inca sites in the Cusco region, especially like Machupicchu. Not many people have the privilege of reaching this great citadel, but it is a good option to be in contact with nature and feel part of it.

Itinerary:

DAY 01:

The pick up from the hotel will be very early at 4:30 am, we will take a private tourist transport that will take us to the town of CACHORA (2900 masl) here there will be a small stop for optional breakfast, we will continue the route until we reach the place called CAPULLIYOC start of our walk, where we will also meet the rest of the team of our trip (muleteer, cook, assistant and horses) that will accompany us during the adventure, this team is led by the cook or chef who will take care of all the organization regarding the group's food and camping. Starting our walk we will be able to see the majestic valley of Apurimac accompanied by one of the highest Apus or protectors in the area "El Nevado called PADREYOC"; Along the way we will learn more about the area, its climate, native fruits, abundant vegetation and a variety of fauna until we reach the banks of the Apurímac river (God who speaks), with crystal clear waters where rafting is practiced, after using the bridge to cross the river we will ascend to our first camp called SANTA ROSA (1800 MSNM).

DAY 02:

Very early in the morning you will have a wake up with the traditional coca tea and after a consistent breakfast start our ascent walk in the form of a zig-zag to MARAMPATA, where our second camp will be, upon arrival we will taste lunch and We will have a rest, regain energy and be able to appreciate an impressive view of the valley from another location, after lunch there will be a 2-hour walk to visit the archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAO and later return to our campsite, many years ago the Travelers or adventurers had the opportunity to camp in the same archaeological complex, but today it is no longer possible due to the value that this archaeological site has.

DAY 03:

Our adventure continues, with a delicious breakfast very early for our return, if you You are lucky this day we will be able to appreciate the flight of some condors, our return walk will be by the same route, this time we will descend towards the valley to cross the river and have lunch at PLAYA ROSALINA and then go up to the town of CHIQUISKA. Where we will have the last camp arriving at this between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. This last camp is known for its warm climate fruits exotic as custard apple, warm water to take a bath and rest.

DAY 04:

Our last day of adventure begins with the traditional awakening of a coca tea, then a energizing breakfast and start our ascent hike for approximately 4 hours to CAPULLIYOC where the chef awaits us with a delicious lunch, CAPILLIYOC is the perfect place for photographs of the Apurímac valley, the snow-capped mountain of PADREYOC and if we are lucky to be able to see the flight of condors. Before boarding the tourist bus that will take us to Cusco, we will say goodbye with all the team that accompanied us during the journey with a moment of appreciation, gratitude and last photographs with our friends, we will arrive in the city of Cusco between 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. the afternoon.

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