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.
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