INFORMATION OF LARES

The Lares Valley is located between the eastern slopes of the Andes and the northern part of the Urubamba Mountain Range, it is a place with beautiful glacial lagoons and warm subtropical ravines, it also has a great variety of vegetation and wildlife. More Information: Lares Trek It is surrounded by a mountain chain of the mountain range, where the snows of Verónica, Sawasiray, Pitusiray and Chicón are located. Small communities of Quechua-speaking...

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LARES TREK INFORMATION

LARES - CUSCOSeven Cataracts-Qanchis Paccha is the new Private Conservation Area (ACP) recognized for the period of 10 years in the Cusco region by the Ministry of Environment. Located in the district of Lares (province of Calca, Cusco) this ACP reaffirms the commitment of the Quishuarani Collana peasant community to the conservation of natural heritage by being the second Private Conservation Area established in its territory. Recognized by Ministerial...

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Inca quarry "Cachicata"

Inca quarry "Cachicata" This place was dedicated to the extraction and carving of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo and many surrounding precincts. This place is located about 14 km from the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and has three groups of quarries: Molle Pucro, Sirkusirkuyoc (it was the largest of the three), shows the evidence of having been fully operational when the Spanish arrived in this area . And finally Cacchicata...

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General information of Choquequirao

Choquequirao known as the sacred sister of Machu Picchu because it has a structural and architectural similarity, the archaeological monuments are made up of terraces distributed at different levels which were leveled and fenced with stones to form a platform with an area of ​​approximately 150 square meters. More Information: Choquequirao Trek LocationThe ruins of Choquequirao are located at 13 ° 32 ’latitude and 77 ° 44’ west longitude, it is...

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ROUTE OF CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU

Choquequirao, the last Inca refuge The ruins of Choquequirao are an ancient Inca city located between the mountains belonging to the snowy Salkantay in Cusco. In 1909, the American explorer Hiram Bingham visited this place of difficult access. However, it was not until the mid-1970s that the first excavations of this archaeological site began. Currently only 30% of the immense site was excavated. Despite this it is one of the most mysterious...

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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...

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SALKANTAY ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

The snowy Salkantay: complete information What does Salkantay mean? The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation. Where is it located? The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors). How high is the snowy...

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SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Salcantay located in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, department of Cusco, rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The Salkantay is the Apu and tutelary snow of Cusco. To get to it, you will cross beautiful Andean landscapes, open 5,000 meters. and the possibility of observing Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. You can take baths in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, different fruit plants and a variety of orchids. More Information...

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The snowy Salkantay: complete information

The snowy Salkantay: complete information What does Salkantay mean? The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation. Where is it located? The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors). How high is the snowy...

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SANTA TERESA THERMAL WATERS

The Hot Springs of Santa Teresa are the most beautiful in Cusco. They are immersed in nature, on the banks of the Urubamba River and at the foot of the mountain. A unique experience to enjoy during your trip to Cusco, where you can relax your body and mind while contemplating the native landscape. The hot springs of Santa Teresa are located in Cocalmayo, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco.The thermal complex, located at a height of 1,600 m.a.s.l.,...

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