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...

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HUCHUY QOSQO TREK INFORMATION

This complex is the most important archaeological center in the Urubamba Valley, after Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The ruins are impressive, although the conservation of the site is inferior to that of Ollantaytambo or Pisac, because they are older. But unlike the aforementioned places Huchuy Qosqo has a peculiar architecture: the buildings have been built on polished stone bases of fine finish, with clay plaster (they are the best preserved parts)...

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Secrets of Huchuy Qosqo

Huch’uy Qosqo (Quechua: “Little Cuzco” also called Yuchuy Cuzco) is an archeological site 50 km north of Cusco, in Peru. It is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters, above the city of Lamay, in the district of Calca, province of Calca, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The site was named in the twentieth century; He had previously been known as Kakya Qawani. Pedro de Cieza de León, in his Second Chronicle of Peru, said that the palaces were built...

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HUCHUY QOSQO

This complex is the most important archaeological center in the Urubamba Valley, after Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The ruins are impressive, although the conservation of the site is inferior to that of Ollantaytambo or Pisac, because they are older. But unlike the places mentioned above Huchuy Qosqo has a peculiar architecture: the buildings have been built on polished stone bases of fine finish, with clay plaster (they are the best preserved parts)...

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Inca quarry of 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 or Kantirayoq,...

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LARES VALLEY ROUTE INFORMATION

The district of Lares is located north of the city of Cusco, 149 kilometers away (2 hours and 40 minutes by road). It belongs to the province of Calca. It is famous for its thermo-medicinal baths, Mantto waterfalls and trekking trails. It is located at 3150 m.a.s.l. This district is located in a valley surrounded by snowy mountains and mountains such as Abra de Lares (4460 m.a.s.l.) where the weather is very cold. In the valley, on the other hand,...

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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...

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CACHICATA QUARRY TO MACHU PICCHU

This place was dedicated to the extraction of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo. This place is nine kilometers from the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and has three groups of quarries: Molle Pucro, Sirkusirkuyoc (it was the largest of the three), shows evidence of having been in full operation when the Spaniards entered this area. And finally Kantirayoq or Cacchicata, CACHICATA TREK where another type of extraction of...

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CACHICCATA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Community of Cachicata consists of 80 families and a total of approximately 300 people. Cachiccata is located 9 km from the town of Ollantaytambo, near the grand entrance to the magnificent Machu Picchu. The quarries of Cachiccata is one of the most important attractions, these quarries were widely exploited in the Inca period. From this mine they selected and transported stones from the archaeological remains of Ollantaytambo. By means of...

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INCAJUNGLE TRAIL INFORMATION

Appreciate a half-day off-road bicycle visit on Abra Malaga in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This excursion is a shocker. Amid the 5,000 feet of all-declining biking, you will probably observe groups of llamas, the gigantic icy mass of Veronica, cascades, and valid Andean ways of life of straightforward stone cabins and potato ranches. This is the mainland partition of South America, since, from here going eastbound it drops almost 20,000 feet down...

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Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu By Cusco Destination

Our Inca Jungle Trail combination of biking and hiking. With the help of our bikes we ride for 6 hours downhill first crossing the sacred snow fields to get to the cloud forest enroute to Machu Picchu. In the next couple of days we will see more fantastic views among the mountains, valleys and passing by small villages, coca leaf plantations, other different plants & fruits and the famous coffee tree of these hot valleys.We will also be able...

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INCA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Inca Jungle Trail Short combines adventure sports such as mountain biking, rafting, zip line and trekking for 3 days until you reach Machu Picchu and one of the additional mountains "Machu Picchu Mountain" or "Huaynapicchu". The Inka Jungle Trail is the favorite tour for young people from all over the world who come to Cusco in search of adventure and extreme sports. As a Tourism Agency located in Cusco we offer a differentiated service; with...

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CACHICATA TREK INFORMATION

The new Trek to Cachicata or Inca Quarry is a wonderful alternative route to Machu Picchu located in the nountains of Sacred Valley of the Inca, just outside of the stunning Ollantaytambo. With breathtaking views of high peaks, Inca ruins, while being surrounded by a variety of lush and flora and fauna in this region.This cachicata trek is highly recommended for those wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier treks. Aside from...

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CACHICATA ITINERARY INFORMATION

Brief Itinerary Of Cachicata Trek - DAY 1: CUSCO – PACHAR - SOQMA – CHARCAHUAYLLA- DAY 2: CHARCAHUAYLLA – INTI PUNKU – CACHICATA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES- DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO Useful Information - Starting Altitude - 3350 meters / 10990 feet . - Highest Altitude - 4500m / 14,764ft- Walking Distance - 25 km / 15.5 miles- Meals - 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner, 2 tea times, 2 wake up tea- Overall Difficulty - Moderate - STARTING...

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK INFORMATION

The Ausangate hike is undoubtedly an adventure trip recommended for those who like to walk, feel nature, the spirit of the mountains, the energy of Mother Earth. The Ausangate route offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with lots of wildlife, glaciers and Andean lagoons. It is also one of the most difficult in the region. The most important thing about this trip is that you will know the real PERU, the Andes and their people with...

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AUSANGATE AND RAINBOW MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Since 2016, a new tourist route has been opened to the public in the Cusco region, which has gained a lot of popularity quickly in the Peruvian and foreign tourists. The Vinicunca mountain is located in the vicinity of the Ausangate mountain (6,384 meters above sea level / 20,944), the fifth highest mountain in Peru, and one of the most important Apus (god) for the Incas. The Rainbow Mountain is located in the Cordillera del Vilcanota at...

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AUSANGATE AND SIBINACOCHA LAKE INFORMATION

The Cordillera Vilcanota with its 120km of steep peaks and glaciers is the second mountain range (both in extension and in glaciers) of Peru. The Ausangate is located in the mountain range of the Andes, in a section called Cordillera de Vilcanota, corresponding to the Cusco region in Peru. Its main peak is 6,372 meters above sea level with green lagoons, bright turquoise. The waters of their thaws that run to the west give rise to the Vilcanota...

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AUSANGATE CIRCUIT

Without a doubt the Ausangate trek offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with many glaciers and high Andean lakes accompanied by wildlife. This trek is one of the most difficult in the region of Cusco, as we get closer to the Ausangate peak, it will surprise us and we will understand why the ancient Incas respected this spectacular mountain so much. Throughout the circuit we pass through villages where people still retain their...

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AUSANGATE TREK INFORMATION

The Ausangate trek is undoubtedly an adventure trip recommended for those who like to walk, feel nature, the spirit of the mountains, the energy of Mother Earth. The Ausangate route offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with lots of wildlife, glaciers and Andean lagoons. It is also one of the most difficult in the region. The most important thing about this trip is that you will know the real PERU, the Andes and their people...

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HUCHUY QOSQO TO MACHU PICCHU INFORMATION

The Spanish took control of Huchuy Qosqo during the 1500s, after the Manco Inca Revolution (approx. 1540) and utilized the site as a ranch. The Incas had developed a few little repositories for water system. Amid their time at Huchuy Qosqo the Spanish pulverized some other Inca structures to assemble the bigger supply you see tod...

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