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Choquequirao 4days / 3nights
Introduction:
The archaeological complex of Choquequirao is part of the system of Andean towns in the Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas it was united and in communication with Machupicchu by a complex network of trails.
Choquequirao is located in the spurs of the mountain range of Salkantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snow-capped Apus (gods) of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac River in the Santa Teresa district, La Convencion province of Cusco region.
Choquequirao is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructions reveals a complex metropolis similar to those of other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequirao.
Expedition Program:
Day 1:
We leave from Cusco at 4:00am. Arriving at Cachora village at 6:30am. Where we will have our breakfast. Hereafter we arrange the equipment on mules and horses. From that place we can observe the majestic PADREYOC snow-capped peaks, (5482 m.a.s.l.) The hike on this first day is 21.70 kms. walking distance. On the way we will observe PADREYOC and WAYNA CACHORA snow-capped peaks; we can appreciate the beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains.
We’ll have our lunch in a place called Playa Rosalina at 1:00 pm. On the way we will observe APURIMAC canyon with its impressive depth and in SANTA ROSA we will set up our first campsite.
On this stage the hiking time is about 10 hours on this day we will pass the small settlements of La Colmena (2870m.a.s.l.), La Aguada (2915m.a.s.l.), Capuliyoc (2915m.a.s.l.) Impressive view point where we can see all the Apurimac Valley, Huayhuacalle (2970m.a.s..l), Tinajayoc (2630m.a.s.l.), Mirador (2370m.a.s.l.), Cocamasana (2330m.a.s.l.), Torowisqana (2285m.a.s.l.), Chiquisqa (1950masl) grove place where we can find water, Playa Rosalina (camp in 1550 m.a.s.l.), La Huerta (2705m.a.s.l.) and finally we arrive in Santa Rosa (2115m.a.s.l.).
Day 2:
Early morning 5:00 am. after breakfast, we’ll continue our hike climbing up to Choquequirao. We will arrive to the archaeological site after 5 hours. Good time to enjoy that majestic place. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruins, where we can appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca town, like the excavations on progress and finally unexplored areas that can tell us about this last refuge of the Inca Empire. Approximately at 3pm. in the afternoon (depends on the weather) we can appreciate "the flight of the Condors".
CHOQUEQUIRAO is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire". The oldest reports assign to Juan Arias Diaz as one of the first persons that explored the area in 1710. Our bilingual guide will explain the history and importance of the site after the Spanish arrived to Peru. We will have our lunch and dinner in RAQAYPATA (2910m.a.s.l.)
Day 3:
After an early breakfast we pack and start walking back to CHIQUISKA. On the way we can observe again the Apurimac canyon here we may be lucky to appreciate the flight of the Condors, we’ll also see the exuberant vegetation and its variety of flowers and orchids.
The time of the hike is about 10hours the altitude 3033-1950 m.a.s.l. Hiking through the same small settlements as on the way up. We will stop in PLAYA ROSALINA where we will have our lunch and after that we'll continue to CHIQUISKA. Here we will spend the night in our campsite.
Day 4:
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am), we’ll continue headed to Cachora village. On the hike we can appreciate again the majestic PADREYOC snow-capped peak that decorates the APURIMAC canyon.
The hiking time for arriving to CACHORA is about 7 hours. On the way back to CUSCO we’ll make a stop in CCONOC and enjoy of the HOT NATURAL SPRINGS!! Showers are available at the same time we can see native products of the area.
We will arrive to CUSCO approximately at 10pm.
Included in the price:
- Local bilingual guides.
- 3 meals per day.
- 4 persons tents for double occupancy, mattresses, rain ponchos.
- Assistant horses and mules to carry food and camping equipment.
- Mule driver.
- Transportation.
- First-aid kit.
- Cook and kitchen equipment.
- Entrance fee to Choquequirao
- Pick-up at hostel on first day.
You should bring:
- Well fitted trekking footwear
- Sleeping bag.
- Change of clothes.
- Jacket.
- Cold weather clothing.
- Good socks.
- Water purifying tablets.
- Camera with extra rolls of film.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Sun-block.
- Sunglasses or sunhat.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
- Swimsuit.
- Walking stick.
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