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Choquequirao is a ruined Inca city in the Vilcabamba Valley which is surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the north side of the Apurimac river. In the time of the Incas, Choquequirao was united and in communication by a complex network of trails with Machu Picchu.
Duration
Difficulty
Total Distance
Min Elev.
Max Elev.
Max Elev. Chg
Type
To Do
4 Days 3 Nights
3 of 5
16km/9.49mi.
1400m/4593ft
3000m/10,006ft
1600m/5249ft
Adventure Camping
Hiking Rivers Ruins
Day 1 Cusco - Cachora - Playa Rosalina
From Cusco we take a car 4 hrs to Cachora where we begin our trek ending the day at the Apurimac river and campsite at Playa Rosalina (1,400m/4,921ft).
Day 2 Marampata - Choquequirao
Difficult hike from Playa Rosalina (1400m/4593ft) up to Choquequirao ruins and Campsite (3,000m/10,006ft).
Day 3 Choquequirao - Chiquisca
We head back down switchbacks and cross the river to Chiquisca (3,033m/1,885ft).
Day 4 Cachora - Cusco
We continue on to Cachora for about 7 hours where our van is waiting. We make a stop at Sayhuite ruins and Cconoc hot springs before reaching Cusco at night.
Day 1 Cusco - Cachora - Playa Rosalina
5 a.m we leave Cusco and arrive at Cachora town at 10 am. Here after we arrange our equipment on mules we will observe the majestic Padrayoc snow covered peaks. The hike on this first day is 22km/14mi. On the way we will observe Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora snowfields, the Capuliyoc mirador and a beautiful mountainous descent towards the Apurimac river reaching "Playa Rosalina" campsite (1550m/5085ft) in Santa Rosa.
6 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals LD
Extra Mule
Rent an extra mule if considering riding more than walking. Note that mules cannot carry riders going down steep inclines.
Day 2 Marampata - Choquequirao
Early morning at 5 am we continue our hike up to the pueblo of Marampata followed by Choquequirao. Arriving to Choquequirao after 5 hours, we will observe the three levels of the excavated ruins where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town such as the ruins currently being excavated. We'll also visit areas still unexplored which can tell us more about this last refuge of the oppressed Inca empire. Approximately at 3 pm in the afternoon (depends of the weather) we can appreciate Condors in flight. Our next campsite is at Choquequirao.
6 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals BLD
Day 3 Choquequirao - Chiquisca
This morning we visit Choquequirao park. We'll see as many sectors as possible including the Central and Llamas sector. Guided tour is included. Later around 11 am we pack up and head back to Chiquisca. On the way we'll have another magnificent view of the Apurimac Canyon. Again, we may get lucky to see Condors in flight here among the exuberant vegetation and variety of flowers. The altitude here is 3,033-1,950m/1,885-1,212ft.
3 hrs
6 hrs
Tent - Catered
Meals BLD
Day 4 Cachora - Cusco
Early morning at 5 am we'll continue back to Cachora about 5 hours hike. Our van will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. We'll make a stop in Sayhuite and Cconoc. Here you can enjoy the hot natural springs! We'll reach Cusco at night.
6 hrs
Meals BL
| Group Size | Price/Person | Group Type | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $330 | Pooled | -- |
| 2 - 3 | $330 | Pooled | -- |
| 4 - 5 | $330 | Pooled | -- |
| 6 - 7 | $320 | Pooled | -- |
| 8 - 12 | $320 | Pooled | -- |
| Included | Not Included |
|---|---|
| * Pickup from your Hotel and transfer to Cachora * Entrance Tickets to Choquequirao * Chef and Cooking Equipment * Meals - 3B / 3L / 3D * Vegetarian Food (Optional) * All Camping Equipment * First Aid Kit and Oxygen Bottle * Bilingual Professional Guide * Transfer Cachora - Cusco |
* Sleeping Bag * First Day's Breakfast * Last Day's Dinner |
| To Bring | Optional |
|---|---|
|
* Original Passport * Sleeping Bag * A Backpack with a Change of Clothes * Raincoat or Poncho * Trekking or Sport Shoes * Warm Clothes, Jacket/Sweaters * Flashlight and Batteries * Camera, Film and Extra Batteries * Hat or Cap and Sunblock * Insect Repellent * Toilet Paper * Snacks * Water Bottle * Swimsuit (Hot Springs) * Cash in Soles and US$ |
* Binoculars |
