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 tourist attractions due to its similarity with Machu Picchu.
It is known as the last Inca refuge due to the belief that the remnants of Manco Inca were hidden there after the Spanish conquest.
It is also known as the ‘Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu’ due to the architectural similarity with the Inca Citadel.
The only way to get there is through a 2-day hiking trail along rivers, high mountains and breathtaking landscapes.
Machu Picchu is an Inca site located in the eastern part of the central Andes.
It belongs to the foothills of Salkantay, in southern Peru.
It is believed that this site was the urban, religious center and residence of the Inca Pachacutec, who commanded its construction in the early fifteenth century.
With the Spanish conquest, the place was gradually abandoned until it was covered by the abundant vegetation characteristic of the area.
In 1911, the American explorer Hiram Bingham made known to the world the importance of the archaeological complex.
In 2007, the Inca llaqta was chosen as one of the Wonders of the modern World. Since then, tourist traffic has skyrocketed.
Today, its mysterious stone constructions around beautiful mountainous landscapes are one of the most visited places on the planet.
It is estimated that around 1 million people visit it a year.
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