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4d / 3n Choquequirao: "Cradle of Gold" of the Incas.
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Duration
4 days and 3 nights
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24 hours before the trip
Idioma
Spanish
Minimum of Passengers
2 passengers
4d / 3n Choquequirao: "Cradle of Gold" of the Incas.
The mysterious and hidden Inca citadel of Choquequirao is located in the beautiful landscape of the Vilcabamba mountain range on the Apurimac river canyon.
- The dense forest covered this Inca site for many years until it was discovered.
- According to historians Choquequirao was the home of the last Inca rebel of Vilcabamba.
Departure place
Traveler's hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1
DAY 1: CUSCO / CACHORA / CHIQUISKA
- We left Cusco and headed north towards Abancay. We leave the city behind and cross Antapampa, with incredible landscapes of the snowy Salkantay and Humantay. As we move away from this area of high meadows, the Pitusiray, Chicón and Verónica appear on the horizon. Once we begin the descent towards Limatambo, we will visit the archaeological zone of Tarawasi (only in the program of 5 days).
- The road continues until we reach the Apurimac River, where we will cross its impressive gorge. Passing the town of Curawasi, we will find the Sayhuite stone and its carved map, which is believed to represent the Inca Empire (only visited in the 5-day program). A small parallel road on a hill leads to the town of Cachora, where we will start the walk of this day.
- Carrying our backpacks for the day, we will walk along the edge of the Capuliyoc mountain, from where we will observe for the first time the Apurímac canyon and the road ahead. We begin our descent and camp near the river at 2450 meters above sea level
- Distance: 8kms - duration of the walk: 7 hours
- Meals: (A / C) and Humantay. As we move away from this area of high meadows, the Pitusiray, Chicón and Verónica appear on the horizon. Once we begin the descent towards Limatambo, we will visit the archaeological zone of Tarawasi (only in the program of 5 days). The road continues until we reach the Apurimac River, where we will cross its impressive gorge. Passing the town of Curawasi, we will find the Sayhuite stone and its carved map, which is believed to represent the Inca Empire (only visited in the 5-day program). A small parallel road on a hill leads to the town of Cachora, where we will start the walk of this day.
- Carrying our backpacks for the day, we will walk along the edge of the Capuliyoc mountain, from where we will observe for the first time the Apurímac canyon and the road ahead. We begin our descent and camp near the river at 2450 meters above sea level
- Distance: 8kms - duration of the walk: 7 hours
- Meals: A + C
Day 2
CHIQUISKA - RIO APURIMAC - CHOQUEQUIRAO
- At the beginning of the day we will cross the river on a pedestrian bridge. From here we will walk uphill for half a day until we reach Marampampa, a small meadow where we will have lunch. As we climb a steep path, we can appreciate the entire area of the canyon and its vegetation and the environment that surrounds it. The afternoon walk will not be as steep as we approach the valley that houses the Choquequirao complex. Bearing in mind that Choquequirao is scattered on both sides of the spur of ApuCorihuayrachina we know that a good amount of time is needed to explore and understand the integrity of its context. We will make the most of the sunlight so we can visit the main Ushnu as well as the main square and some of the most important buildings. We will camp in Marampata.
- Distance: 13kms / duration of the walk: 7-8 hours.
- Meals: D + A + C
Day 3
CHOQUEQUIRAO - RIO APURIMAC - COCAMASANA
- After breakfast, we will start walking back to Chiquisca where we will have lunch and then descend to cross the Apurimac River towards Cocamasana. Cocamasamana is the place where we will set up our camp for dinner and spend the night.
- Overnight in the Cocamasana camp.
- Meals: D + A + C
Day 4
COCAMASANA - CAPULICHAYOC - CACHORA - CUSCO
- After breakfast, we will continue with the last day of walking from Cocamasana to Capulichayoc. Then we continue on our way to Cachora where we will meet our transport and driver who will take us back to their hotel in Cusco.
- Meals: D + A
Include
- Orientation talk in Cusco (one day prior to your departure at the hotel).
- Private transfer from Cusco - Cachora.
- Food and nutrition especially balanced during the walk, includes snacks.
- D: breakfast - A: Lunch - C: dinner.
- Camping equipment: tents, inflatable mats, kitchen equipment, menajería, kitchen tent, dining tent, bathroom tent, tables and chairs.
- Cook, kitchen equipment, with all the food mentioned in the program.
- Load mules for all camping equipment.
- Mullas with emergency chair.
- First aid kit with oxishot.
- Professional mountain guide.
- Ecological care (all garbage returns to Cusco and we offer sanitary treatment).
- Filter and boiled water.
- Private transportation from Cachora to your hotel in Cusco.
Not included
- Entrance to Choquequirao (S / .55).
- Drinks.
- Sleeping bags and tents.
- Hotels in Cusco and others not mentioned in the program.
- Extra services not mentioned in the program.
- Tips for the team.
- Horse Rent (US $ 60.00).
Notes
- Tour in Private Service. Daily Departures
- The visit time of the citadel will be during the afternoon of the second day, we will camp as close as possible to the citadel (depending on the state and availability of the camp areas). We all visit the main square the Ushnu and the most important buildings, to visit the North area requires an excellent physical condition.
- Travelers carry personal equipment (sleeping, clothes for 4 days, water of the day, camera, snack, personal hygiene supplies and everything they want to carry) in case they want a horse to carry backpacks and only walk with water and camera of photos (small backpack) the price per horse is US $ 60.00 for the entire trip. A horse loads the team of 3 people.
- The income to Choquequirao is not included, it is paid once you arrive at the citadel in the control booth of the INC. The price is S / .55 soles.
- The first day they must bring water that reaches them to the first camp, from the first dinner we provide water every morning and night in case someone runs out of water can also be provided at lunch.
- Water, beer and rehydration drinks are sold throughout the journey.
- We need to know food restrictions and allergies of each one.
- We provide 3 meals a day and a snack for the walk, the breakfast the first day is not included the lunch of the last day is to take, same lunch pack or lunch box. The dinner on the 4th is for the travelers.
Accommodation
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CampamentoOn the route there are several conditioned areas where we camp.
