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Choquequirao
5 days / 4 nights (T05PA6)
Choquequirao is another "lost city of the Incas" but is seldom visited. It's located high on a ridge spur almost 1500 m. above the Apurimac River . At 3050 m. above sea level. and surrounded by beautiful snow capped mountains like Choqetacarpo, Yanama, Padreyoc, Huanipaca, Surusuru, Sarasara, etc Located 30 km from Cachorra village, Choquequirao may have been the place where the last Inca, Tupac Amaru, was raised among Incan Priestesses. The place was held in high regard as indicated by the characteristics of the archeological style. The remoteness and inaccessibility have discouraged visitors until fairly recently when a footbridge were constructed over the Apurimac River.
[Day 1]: Rosalinas - At 6:00 AM we leave Cusco driving towards Cachora village (2850 m) for about 4 hours where we will meet our horsemen and arrange our equipment on mules. We will walk on a flat trail for 2 hours and arrive at Capuliyoc pass (2880 m / 9590 ft) from where we will have our first beautiful views of Choquequirao and the Apurimac valley stretching below, as well as the snow capped peaks. Continuing we descend to Coca Masana (2330 m). After 4 hours of walking we arrive at Playa Rosalina (1550 m / 5162 ft) where we will camp.
[Day 2]: Choquequirao - We start ascending until Santa Rosa (2100 m) to have a sugar cane Chicha. After that we continue towards Choquequirao (at 3050 m / 10157 ft) passing by Marampata. This day is considered the hardest. Along the way we will observe many orchids and wild flowers as well as many birds. After 8 hours of walking we will arrive and camp close to the Inca city.
[Day 3]: Marampata - We will explore the marvelous archaeological site of Choquequirao with our guide, learning about the history and importance of the site. Resting and relaxing after midday we walk for 2 hours returning to Marampata (2850 m / 9491 ft) to camp there.
[Day 4]: Chiquisca - We start at about 8:00 AM, descending for 4 hours until we get to Rosalinas. Then we climb for 2 hours to arrive at Chiquisca (1930 m / 6427 ft) where we camp.
[Day 5]: Cusco - We continue ascending for 3 hours to reach Capuliyoc pass. Then we walk towards Cachora for 2 hours. Then we will come back to Cusco by bus.
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Staff |
Tour Leader, Cooks, Porters and Transfer Staff |
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