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Machu Picchu without hesitation is considered as the tourist icon of Peru, and of the more than 3 million tourists who visit us a year, more than 98% have a look at Meet Machu Picchu. However, in Peru there are places that can also be considered a tourist icon of Peru, but due to the little marketing they are given, it does not become known as Machu Picchu is now. informacion de Choquequirao Trek.
CHOQUEQUIRAO: Considered by many tourists who visited it like the other Machu Picchu and sometimes many tourists dare to say that it is better than Machu Picchu. The best thing about this archeological center is that it can only be accessed by walking as it does not exist, railways or roads that can take you to or near Choquequirao, so it is done full trekking many tourists consider this crossing as a Pilgrimage, an escape from the routine, an own challenge, escape from the bustle of the city, and being not well known sometimes the route is empty (without tourists) and on other occasions one can run into some tourists and these are few . Of course, sometimes the route can be full of tourists (nationals, school promotions and foreign tourists.). But almost the whole year the route is with few tourists. Choquequirao tour or trek: being a not very well-known or popular route, it is difficult to gather groups, so most of the time it is operated only in private service, thus raising operating costs. As an example, only the transportation service from Cusco in a minivan to Cachora, which is a starting point, costs around 300 to 400 dollars per way and another one equal to return. To this cost must be added the fees of the guide, Cook, freight forwards, fee of the person in charge of the commonly known as arriero, also the costs of food, tents, gas, agency fee, taxes, etc. All these costs make an organized excursion from Cusco to Choquequirao very expensive, and this causes many tourists to be discouraged from doing so and looking for other options or trying to do it on their own.
Choquequirao on your own and without a tour? Although many tourists choose to arrive in Choquequirao with a tour, it is also possible to do it on their own. To achieve this you must follow the usual route and pay the price of the entrance at the entrance door to Choquequirao.
CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK Important information to get to Choquequirao on your own:
You can start the bus trip to the town of Cachora from the city of Cusco or Abancay. You can use low cost public transportation from both cities. From the town of Cachora, the trekking route begins through well-marked roads. When walking on your own it is important to calculate the weight of the backpack. Food should last at least 5 days but should not weigh more than necessary. The normal tour lasts 4 days and 3 nights. By doing it on your own, the visitor can take more or less time. Once in Choquequirao, you must pay the admission price (the tours include the entrance). With that ticket, the visitor can spend the night in the camps near the Inca archaeological site. What to take on a trip to Choquequirao? Whether with a tour or on your own, there are some things necessary for all tourists visiting Choquequirao:
Sunscreen. Mosquito repellent. Cap or hat Sunglasses. Walking sticks. Rain poncho (in case of precipitation). Sleeping bags (not included in the tours). Trekking shoes Trekking backpack Food. When is the best time to travel to Choquequirao? The best time to travel is between April to October. Choquequirao has two stations:
Rainy season (from November to March): it is characterized by frequent river precipitation. The sun is not so intense but the rain can impair the walk. Dry season (from April to October): it is characterized by the lower frequency of rains. The days are hotter and the nights colder. However, the little chance of rain favors the walk. Tips to go to Choquequirao While you don't need to be an expert mountaineer to visit Choquequirao, a little prior exercise is recommended before the adventure. Due to the altitude at which Choquequirao is located, altitude sickness or soroche can cause discomfort during the ascent. It is advisable to acclimatize to the climate of Cusco (or Abancay) before starting the trekking. Unlike Machu Picchu, Choquequirao receives a handful of visitors per day. It is recommended to enjoy nature and the archaeological site but with responsibility. What is the entry time? Choquequirao opens its doors every day from 7 a.m. at 5 p.m. The ticket allows you to spend the night in a camp located near the Inca site. What is the difficulty of the tour to Choquequirao? The trekking route to Choquequirao has a medium-high difficulty. From the town of Cachora to the archeological site, you travel a total of 31 kilometers one way and another 31 return. The walk includes a descent and a steep climb. What does a tour to Choquequirao include? The tour to Choquequirao depends on each tourism agency. In general, these include:
Transportation from Cusco to the town of Cachora. Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner for the days of the trek). Camping equipment. Luggage transport by horse. Tickets to Choquequirao. Official tourism guide. Transportation from Cachora to Cusco. Choquequirao receives 20 tourists on average per day (Machu Picchu receives 5,000). With the construction of the new cable car, this number will increase to 3 million a year.
MORE INFORMATION: Cusco Destination
At 5:00 am we will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We leave Cusco towards the town of Cachora (3100 masl), From this town we will continue on our transport until we reach the point called Capuliyoc 2900 masl. Here we will meet with our horseman (donkey drivers), from this point we will have a panoramic view of the valley of Apurimac, then we’ll descend appreciating the beautiful landscape of warm weather, here is the first view to the Choquequirao complex, we starting with gentleman downhill by serpent trail over the Apurimac canyon for 4 hours, crossing the small hamlet and hut called Cocamasana and Chiquisca on the lower part of the valley, the climate is warm and sunny on the dry season is dusty, we will have lunch before the start the ascent towards Santa Rosa hamlet, lunch spot called Playa Rosalinda 1500 masl, after nap the ascent is around 2 hours till Sta Rosa 2100 masl. The first base camp.
After breakfast, we will continue our hike up to Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. for around 3 hours slow pace. During our journey we will observe the dense vegetation in the area. Then we will arrive to Maranpata beside the Chunchumayo to refreshing and short rest. where we will have lunch and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents.
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca.
After breakfast we go to Choquequirao to see the sunrise, visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by our guide who will explain about this important architectural Inca monument and the importance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco rivers from Choquequirao we can enjoy the view of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, after the guided tour the return to Sunchupata begins. Here we’ll have lunch and afterward descend to Santa Rosa and follow the road to the beach Rosalina, then we head to the town of Chiquisqa, in this place we’ll have dinner and camp.
After breakfast, we’ll return by the same path until the Capuliyoc Pass and from here are two more hours to the town of Cachora. Then we get the bus that will take us back to Cusco.
This is a spectacular hike through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the architectural complex of Choquequirao, which is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders. When doing this trek you will enjoy hiking in beautiful scenery, you'll see the impressive Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see flora and wildlife in the path. This route offers a strenuous but formidable journey due to the various existing ecosystems.
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude - 2900m / 9515ft. - Highest Altitude - 3050m / 10,005ft - Walking Distance - 64 km / 40 miles - Longest Day - Day 1, approximately 25 km/15.5 miles - Overall Difficulty - Difficult
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska. - Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao. - Day 3: Choquequirao - Day 4: Choquequirao – Coca Masana. - Day 5: Coca Masana - Cachora – Cusco.
