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Thursday 2 April 2020

The truth about the Choquequirao archaeological site

Is Choquequirao as impressive as Machu Picchu? 

This ancient Inca city is known as the younger sister of the Wonder of the World. Some tourists who made the 2-day hike to visit it even say that Choquequirao is better. It is true? Learn the truth about this new archaeological site in Cusco, Peru. CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ITINERARY



What is Choquequirao really?

Choquequirao is an Inca urban center with features common to others in Cusco, especially Machu Picchu.
The similarity with Machu Picchu is largely due to the similarity of the geography of the place where the enclosure was built.
According to various investigations, Choquequirao would also be a fortress and a ceremonial center. The truth is that due to its hidden location in a high and distant mountain; It was a strategic point for various purposes.
Over the years, like Machu Picchu, Choquequirao was abandoned and covered by the jungle until its re-discovery.

Is it worth visiting Choquequirao?

The only way to get to Choquequirao is on foot. There are 3 days of roads (round trip) including the tour of Choquequirao.
The trek to Choquequirao makes visiting this inaccessible place a difficult but memorable adventure.
Once in Choquequirao, the tourist will be practically alone with an archaeological site as spectacular as Machu Picchu.
The few tourists in the world who visited Choquequirao agree that it was worth it.

Where is Choquequirao located?

Choquequirao is located at 3,103 meters above sea level. in a privileged location: it lies on the impressive canyon of the Urubamba river.
It is located in the foothills of the snowy Salkantay, in the Apurímac valley, in the province of the Convention in Cusco, Peru.

What does Choquequirao mean?

Choquequirao means ‘Cradle of Gold’ in Quechua. It is considered the ‘Sister city of Machu Picchu’, due to its similarities to the Inca City.
In truth, its architecture is as impressive as that of Machu Picchu.
At the moment Choquequirao has the advantage of not receiving the number of visitors that its "older sister" receives.
Few people know Choquequirao. Perhaps due to the difficult walk it takes to get there.



What is the architecture like in Choquequirao?

Choquequirao has numerous Inca buildings. However, currently only 30% of its entire area has been excavated.
Its most important buildings are quartzite, cut in great detail. The rest of the walls are made of raw stone.
These walls were covered with clay both inside and outside.
The Choquequirao walls are believed to have been painted light orange. Although in reality there are few structures that continue with this coating.
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Saturday 1 February 2020

Archaeological complex of Choquequirao

The Choquequirao fortress is located in the Vilcabamba area, where the Incas of the Manco dynasty resisted the Spanish conquerors for 36 years (1536 - 1572), who never managed to expel them from it.



The construction of Choquequirao is the work of the successors of the Inca Pachacútec, Túpac Inca Yupanqui (1471 - 1493) and Huayna Cápac (1493 - 1527). In the place, domestic and ceremonial ceramics of the classic Cuzco style were used, as well as others, typical of the population that moved to build and populate the site permanently, probably farmers experienced in building and exploiting agricultural platforms in eyebrow areas jungle.
Approximately 40% of the Inca ceremonial center of Choquequirao is free of vegetation and restoration and enhancement work is currently being carried out. The remaining area is formed by a complex system of platforms built on very steep slopes. A short time ago, an impressive 180-platform staircase has been located that descending from one of the flanks of the ceremonial center reaches the river, where it is possible to swim.
Choquequirao was possibly one of the entry control points to the Vilcabamba region, and as such an administrative nucleus with political, social and economic functions. In its urban conception it followed the symbolic patterns of the imperial capital with places of worship dedicated to the Sun, ancestors, land, water and other divinities, royal residences, houses of administrators and artisans, warehouses, large dormitory buildings or Kallancas and agricultural platforms of the Inca and the town. The ceremonial area extends over 700 meters, with a level difference of up to 65 meters between the main square and the highest parts.
The complex consists of nine stone architectural groups and a system of 180 platforms, apart from the areas of residential, administrative, craftsman, irrigation system, among other buildings built on a stone base.
The sectors that are defined by the topography of the place had different functions and communicated through pedestrian access to the main square. You can see a complex hydraulic system probably designed for domestic, ceremonial and agricultural use.
Given the geographical location of Choquequirao, compared to other complexes of the same period, it seems that it had the function of being an Inca enclave towards the hot valleys of the Apurimac River. Its inhabitants dedicated to intensive agriculture and performed ceremonies where water was an important element of worship. In addition, it was a storage place for various products from other areas, as well as a connection between the valleys of Apurimac, Vilcabamba and Vilcanota.
Choquequirao is located on the border of the department of Apurímac and Cuzco, the archaeological site of Choquequirao was not built to be a place that is accessed as if in passing, and now reaching it demands two days of disciplined march, largely offset by beauty of the landscape that accompanies the walker from his first steps.
The journey begins in Cachora (2,800 m.a.s.l.), a small town in the department of Apurimac which is reached, having departed from Cuzco, after four hours of good road (145 km asphalted and 10 km affirmed). It is there where the mule muleteers are contacted, who also act as guides. A local family offers lodging and the only phone in the town.
Walk to Choquequirao
Currently the trek to Choquequirao (trekking) has become one of the best alternatives to the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with which it competes in scenic beauty and adventure. The traditional route is Cachora, Coca Masana, Rosalina Beach, Choquequirao, Raqaypata, Chikisca, Cachora. There are also walks that link Machu Picchu with Choquequirao.
Normally the adventure begins in the city of Cuzco, on a road trip of 93 km (3h 30 'by car) to the town of Cachora at 2,300 meters above sea level, and from there a 30-kilometer walk starts in 4 or 5 days, with a total of 60 kilometers, crossing areas of abundant and varied vegetation and fauna from the high Andean zone to the jungle, crossing the Apurimac river canyon.
Tour operators offer the service of guides and porters and all the logistics required for the walk. More information of Choquequirao Trek

Tuesday 28 January 2020

History and Sectors of the Choquequirao llacta



The lost city of the Incas of Choquequirao was probably built in the fifteenth century, along with the city of Machu Picchu, during the administration of the Inca Pachacútec. However, this statement is contradicted by other historians who claim that its construction was later than Pachacútec, during the governments of Túpac Yupanqui or Huayna Cápac.
Choquequirao Trek Information


In the Inca era, Choquequirao was a very important cultural and religious center that served as a commercial enclave and waypoint to Vilcabamba and Machu Picchu.
During the Inca resistance to the Spanish invasion, Choquequirao was one of the last bastions of resistance and Inca refuge. But, at the fall of the great Inca culture, the Inca people of Choquequirao passed to the forgotten one, and the immeasurable jungle was responsible for hiding it for many centuries.
Just in the early 1800s, the first explorers began to explore the lost city of Choquequirao.
But, it was not until the end of the 1990s that intensive studies began and the restoration plan began.
Currently, of the 1810 hectares comprising the Inca Llaque of Choquequirao, only 30% have been unearthed and put into operation as a tourist area. While 70% of the ruins still lie under the frond of the jungle eyebrow.

Structure

Unlike Machu Picchu, the Archaeological Ensemble of Choquequirao is a dispersed and varied settlement.
Its architectural structure was built with edged stones and mud mortar, and is composed of:
  • A ceremonial platform (Ushno).
  • An upper square (Hanan) and a lower square (Hurin).
  • Temples
  • Niches
  • Housing of the priests.
  • Deposits and barns (Qolqas).
  • Ditch network.
  • And a platform system.
  • Choquequirao sectors


Choquequirao is organized in 12 separate sectors (zones), whose paths converge to a large main square.

  • Sector I. Located in the highest part, in the Hanan area. It includes an upper main square, buildings and an aqueduct that descends through successive stone fountains (phacchas).
  • Sector II Located in the Hanan area, below sector I. It includes the Warehouses and warehouses (qolqas) and the “Giant Stairs” stairs of Bingham.
  • Sector III It is the central nucleus of the citadel. It is located in the upper (hanan) and lower (hurin) sectors. It is made up of the main square or Hauqaypata, some annexed buildings of one and two levels (houses of the rulers and Kallankas).
  • Sector IV Located in the Hurin or South zone, it is a main building composed of five covers that were probably used for ceremonial uses. In this place is the Temple of the triumphal wall and the sacred pens.
  • Sector V (Ushnu). Located on top of a hill. It presents a ceremonial oval platform that is surrounded by a small wall. From this place you can see much of the archaeological park of Choquequirao, the mountain range of the Vilcanota Range and the great Apurimac canyon.
  • Sector VI (Wasi Cancha). It is located south of the ushnu, in the lower part. Also known as temple and housing of priests.
  • Sector VII. Formed by cultivation platforms on the east side (monumental platforms or sacred platforms), which stand out for hosting wide and wide platforms.
  • Sector VIII. Made up of 80 platforms, divided into plots and water channels that descend from the main square. Here are the famous "platforms of the Flames of the Sun"
  • Sector IX. Constituted by popular or family homes. It is better known as Pikiwasi.
  • Sector X (Paraqtepata). Formed by 18 cultivation platforms and irrigation canals parallel to the stairs.
  • Sector XI. Located in the area called Phaqchayoq, on the right bank of the Ch’unchumayo stream. It is composed of 80 wide platforms.
  • Sector XII In this sector are the cultivation platforms. It is made up of 57 platforms with permanent irrigation.

Wednesday 9 October 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO: Informacion util de la ciudadela inca

CHOQUEQUIRAO es un lugar tan maravilloso como Machu Picchu; menos conocido, más inexplorado. Virgen y libre de la abundante visita turística. Un Machu Picchu para llegar como mochilero, con largas caminatas independientes y acampadas en la ruta. Choquequirao es también conocida como la hermana sagrada de Machu Picchu. Se trata pues de un gran complejo  arqueológico con edificios y terrazas, testimonio de los Incas conquistando las alturas de las montañas.


En esta guía aprenderás cómo llegar por tu cuenta a este santuario. Aprovecha los recursos de  Cusco destination para descubrir una de las ruinas más impresionantes de Latinoamérica.
Antes debes saber un par de cosas:

¿Por qué si es tan increíble va tan poca gente o se sabe poco de él?

A diferencia de Machu Picchu a donde se puede llegar con trenes y ascender en buses, Choquequirao es un destino al que se llega a través de un intenso sacrificio y esfuerzo. Son caminatas duras que implican bajadas y desniveles con poco oxígeno. La manera de llegar es caminando mucho y acampando. Posiblemente tu abastecimiento de agua no sea suficiente, pases frío en las alturas o bien te quemes caminando bajo el intenso sol andino. El viaje completo puede hacerse entre 4 y 5 días salvo que quieras visitar algunos pueblos aledaños o hacerlo rápidamente.

¿Cuánto se camina hasta Choquequirao?

Desde el poblado de Cachora hasta Choquequirao se caminan alrededor de 31 kilómetros sin incluir el recorrido por las ruinas. De regreso sería la misma distancia (62 km en total). Una gran parte del recorrido implica la bajada de una gran montaña mientras que la otra mitad es en una subida.

¿Aqué altura está Choquequirao?

La ciudadela se encuentra a 3,035 m.s.n.m y en el punto más bajo de la caminata estarás a 1,461 m.s.n.m.  El clima es similar al de Cusco por lo que es recomendable acondicionarte a las alturas antes de la caminata.

Thursday 19 September 2019

▷ Choquequirao, the other machu picchu, location, weather, history



t is located at 13 ° 32 'south latitude and 72 ° 44' west longitude. It is located at 3035 m.a.s.l. in the foothills of the snowy Salcantay, north of the Apurimac river valley, in the province of La Convencion in the department of Cusco. It is approximately at a distance of 47 km. with reference to the town of Cachora (department of Apurimac).
We can mention that the Choquequirao environment is one of the richest in biodiversity. All these species have been conditioned despite temperature variations such as sun throughout the day and inclement frosts during the night. The fauna of the place is mainly composed of condors, tarucas, vizcachas, foxes, skunks, pumas, hummingbirds, spectacled bears and the popular rooster of the rocks, national bird of Peru. Giant ferns, ichu and a great variety of orchids stand out in its flora, where the wakanki variety stands out.
Weather
Because of its geographical position, Choquequirao trek has a warm climate alternated with cold temperatures at night. The average annual temperature is 17ºC.
History
During the Inca civilization it was a cultural as well as religious center for the region. Well, it is presumed that this citadel was used as a checkpoint to ensure access to the areas of Vilcabamba, which connected the jungle with other important centers such as Písac and Machu Picchu. It is also estimated that the citadel played an important role serving as a link between the Amazon rainforest and the capital of the Inca empire (Cusco).
At the time of transition that lasted approximately 40 years, Choquequirao is considered one of the last strongholds of resistance and refuge of the Incas, who by orders of Manco Inca, left the city of Cusco to protect themselves in the cities of the Vilcabamba region, when around 1535 Cusco was controlled by the Spanish. It was in this place (and in general throughout the Vilcabamba Valley) where Manco Inca and the last Inca descendants of Vilcabamba where they resisted the attack of the Spaniards, until the capture and execution of Túpac Amaru I that happened in the year 1572.

Monday 12 August 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO ROUTE INFORMATION

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

Wednesday 6 March 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK FULL INFORMATION

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa.

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.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK PHOTO





Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.

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.

Day 4: Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cusco.

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.

Thursday 24 January 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU



This is an awesome climb through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the compositional complex of Choquequirao, which is arranged in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is viewed as the last Inka shelter and place of opposition from the trespassers. While doing this trek you will appreciate climbing in wonderful view, you’ll see the noteworthy Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see greenery and natural life in the way. This course offers a strenuous however imposing voyage because of the different existing biological systems until the point when you reach Machu Picchu.
Helpful Information
  • – Starting Altitude – 2900m/9515ft.
  • – Highest Altitude – 4840m/15,879ft.
  • – Walking Distance – 100km/62 miles
  • – Longest Day – Days 1 and 6, roughly 18km/11.2 miles
  • – Overall Difficulty – Difficult
  • – Aclimatization is very Recommended.
Critical: Campsites may fluctuate contingent upon booking time, climate conditions or on confinements embraced for security reasons by the Peruvian Goverment. Critical INFORMATION:
Due to its height, Choquequirao has a calm atmosphere. Notwithstanding, it ought to be noticed that the way to Choquequirao is warm a direct result of the Apurimac ravine.
Choquequirao was probably utilized as a control site to guarantee access to territories of Vilcabamba, interfacing the wilderness with other significant focuses like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archeological stays of Choquequirao are included structures and patios on various dimensions, in which their porches emerge because of 22 carvings on stone with figures known as “Llamas del Sol” orchestrated in 15 stages towards the frigid Qori Hauyrachina. Choquequirao highlights an extensive arrangement of stages/patios.

Thursday 17 January 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ROUTE


Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska.
we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We begin from Cusco, at that point we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we discover the bearers and care staff, in Cachora we’ll begin our stroll, following 2 hours of strolling we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from that point we’ll have a delightful perspective of the cold pinnacles Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. At that point we’ll plunge toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the atmosphere winds up hotter and the greenery start to change. At long last we will achieve our first camp at the Chiquiska desert spring (1950 meters/6000 feet).
Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao.
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up ahead of schedule. After breakfast, we will proceed with our plummet to Playa Rosalinda, where we will cross the Apurimac River (1495 meters/5000 feet). From here we will begin our trek by a precarious street for around 5 hours until the point that we reach Raqaypata where we will eat. All through the walk we will watch numerous orchids and wild blooms, numerous flying creatures. From Raqaypata we’ll stroll for around two hours to the archeological site of Choquequirao and there we will watch the dusk and the trip of the condor. Our campground will be introduced outside the remains.
Day 3: Choquequirao
We devote this day to investigate the vestiges of Choquequirao. Our guide will clarify the history and significance of this archeological complex. You will at that point have available time to visit diverse territories of the archeological complex. Much work has been done as of late to uncover, clear and reestablish the site. After lunch, the individuals who can visit the Cascade House(restored structures and porches around 300 meters (1000 feet) beneath the principle structures of Choquequirao). Afterward, our night supper will comprise of a run of the mill Peruvian “pachamanca” (conventional Andean fixings cooked in the earth). Volunteers to help with the planning will be welcome! From the most noteworthy purpose of the archeological site (the “usno”, or formal stage) there are fine perspectives of the Apurimac canyonfar underneath, and on the off chance that we are blessed we may even observe an extraordinary Andean condor take off above us.

Wednesday 16 January 2019

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ITINERARY


Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa.
At 5:00 am we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We leave Cusco towards the town of Cachora (3100 masl), From this town we will proceed on our vehicle until the point that we achieve the point called Capuliyoc 2900 masl. Here we will meet with our horseman (jackass drivers), starting here we will have an all encompassing perspective of the valley of Apurimac, at that point we’ll plunge valuing the excellent scene of warm climate, here is the main view to the Choquequirao complex, we beginning with courteous fellow downhill by snake trail over the Apurimac gully for 4 hours, crossing the little villa and cabin called Cocamasana and Chiquisca on the lower some portion of the valley, the atmosphere is warm and bright on the dry season is dusty, we will eat before the begin the climb towards Santa Rosa village, lunch spot called Playa Rosalinda 1500 masl, after snooze the rising is around 2 hours till Sta Rosa 2100 masl. The a respectable starting point camp.
– Meals: Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Santa Rosa 2100 msnm
– Climate : warm and radiant
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 12km
– Hiking time : 6 hour
Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.
After breakfast, we will proceed with our climb up to Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. for around 3 hours moderate pace. Amid our voyage we will watch the thick vegetation in the region. At that point we will touch base to Maranpata alongside the Chunchumayo to invigorating and short rest. where we will eat and recover vitality which will enable us to achieve the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night ideally seeing a lovely dusk from our agreeable tents.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Choquekiraw 3000 msnm
– Climate : warm and blustery
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 8km
– Hiking time : 5 hour
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca.
After breakfast we go to Choquequirao to see the dawn, visit the stronghold for three hours constantly joined by our guide who will clarify about this essential design Inca landmark and the significance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco streams from Choquequirao we can appreciate the perspective of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, after the guided visit the arrival to Sunchupata starts. Here we’ll eat and a short time later slide to Santa Rosa and pursue the way to the shoreline Rosalina, at that point we go to the town of Chiquisqa, in this place we’ll eat and camp.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Acomodación: Camp, Chiquiska 1950msnm.
– Climate : warm and bright
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 13km
– Hiking time : 7 hour
Day 4: Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cusco.
After breakfast, we’ll return by a similar way until the point that the Capuliyoc Pass and from here are two additional hours to the town of Cachora. At that point we get the transport that will take us back to Cusco.
– Meals: Breakfast
– Climate : warm and radiant
– Distance Traveled: Approximately 9km
– Hiking time : 5 hour

Friday 7 December 2018

CHOQUEQUIRAO HIKE IMPERIAL


Choquequirao Trek Imperial is designed for you to enjoy more comfortably the landscapes of the apurimac valley, the diversity of plants and orchids, the animals that exist within the whole tour as the famous Andean Condor, the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), etc. 
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.

Monday 22 October 2018

Choquequirao Trek imperial


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.