Because of its altitude, Choquequirao has a temperate climate. However, it should be noted that the road to Choquequirao is warm because of the Apurimac canyon.
Choquequirao was presumably used as a control site to ensure access to areas of Vilcabamba, connecting the jungle with other major centers like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archaeological remains of Choquequirao are comprised of buildings and terraces on different levels, in which their terraces stand out due to 22 carvings on stone with figures known as "Llamas del Sol" arranged in 15 platforms towards the snowy Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao features a large system of platforms/terraces.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peruand probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America.
Its majestic architecture comprises 140 structures throughout the citadel.
It was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460.
After being forgotten, it was only in 1911 that the American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread the site worldwide.
Its main buildings are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows.
In 1913 it received worldwide attention when the National Geographic Society dedicated its entire print run in April to the newly rediscovered city.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: CUSCO - CACHORA - COCAMASANA - PLAYA ROSALINA.
- Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINA – CHOQUEQUIRAO.
- Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - PINCHINUYOC
- Day 4: PINCHINUYOC – RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL.
- Day 5: MAIZAL - YANAMA - DRIVE TO LUCMABAMBA.
- Day 6: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES.
- Day 7: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO.
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