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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK CLASSIC 4 DAYS

You can visit the architectural complex Choquequirao is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders, when doing ....

INCA JUNGLE TRAIL 4 DAYS

Our Inca Jungle Trail classic To Machu Picchu combines adventure sports such as mountain biking, rafting, zip line, hot spring and trekking for 4 days until you reach Machu Picchu....

INCA QUARRY TREK 4 DAYS

The quarry of Cachicata was the place of extraction of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo and many surrounding areas....

INCA TRAIL CLASSIC 4 DAYS

In the upper area close to the Skies, the Incas built one of their best-preserved cities, now recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Many travelers and adventurers come....

According to the research, the coloration of the rainbow mountain is due to the composition of minerals that it has: the pink color is for the red clay, fangolitas and arilitas. The whitish, for the quartzose ...

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Monday, 8 June 2020

Hike to Inti Punku and Cachiccata Quarries - to Machu Picchu

June 08, 2020cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicatatrek, inca quarry, inca quarry trekNo comments

Since the Spanish arrived in the land of the Incas, the question of how the native peoples of the Andes managed to cut and transport the megalithic rocks that made up the Inca cities was a mystery and a source of incredible stories. The Cachicata Cusco walk takes you to the source of one of the ancient Inca quarries; a place where you will find the answers to those questions. Join us on this fabulous hike to Cantera Cachicata Ollantaytambo Offering...

TREK TO MACHU PICCHU: SALKANTAY - CACHICATA

April 18, 2020cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, salkantay, salkantay to machu picchu, SALKANTAY TREK, salkantay trekking, travel, travel to machu picchuNo comments

SALKANTAY TREK Classic Salkantay trek 5 days is considered by most to be the best alternative route, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, you will go up to humantay lake, you will pass for the highets point of the salkantay route to be to see salkantay mountain up close, you hike through the santa teresa valley that is full of vegetation is the begining of the peruvian amazon, you have the chance...

INFORMATION OF THE INCA QUARRY OF CACHICATA - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO

March 18, 2020cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, travel, travel to cusco, travel to machu picchuNo comments

While in Ollantaytambo the first objective is to reach the Cachicata quarry located six km from Ollantaytambo and at an altitude of approximately 4,100 m. There, not only did the Incas extract the enormous stones, but they also partially carved them to be later lowered to the Vilcanota valley and from there, climbed them up a steep slope to the Ollantaytambo fortress. CACHICATA TREK INFORMATION We know from the tools that the Incas abandoned in...

Information of the Inca Quarries in Cusco

March 05, 2020cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicata trek to machu picchu, cachicatatrek, travel, travel to machu travelñ picchu, trekNo comments

The quarry of Cachicata was the place of extraction of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo and many surrounding areas. This place is 9 kilometers from the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and has three groups of quarries: Molle Pucro, Sirkusirkuyoc (it was the largest), shows evidence of having been in full operation when the Spaniards entered this area. And finally Kantirayoq or Cacchicata, where another type of extraction...

Inca quarry of Cachicata

February 04, 2020cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicata trek to machu picchu, cachicatatrek, CUSCO, CUSCODESTINATION, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, inca quarry trek to machu picchu, PERU, travelNo comments

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,...

Useful information of the Inca quarries of Cachicata

February 03, 2020cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicata trek to machu picchu, cachicatatrek, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, inca quarry trek to machu picchu, travelNo comments

The Walk towards the enigmatic Cachiccata Quarries will take you to know one of the little known places where the stones were extracted for the construction of the cultivation terraces, temples and the entire archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. The adventure will take you to one of the most spectacular routes, full of beautiful and spectacular views of the sacred valley and the mystical city of Ollantaytambo, this is one of the beauties that...

Brief information of CACHICATA QUARRY

January 21, 2020cachicata, cachicata trek, CUSCO, cusco destination, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, PERU, travel, trekNo comments

This place was dedicated to the carving and extraction of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo and many surrounding precincts. 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 Spanish entered this area. And finally Kantirayoq or Cacchicata, where another...

Walk to the Cachicata Quarries

January 15, 2020cachicata, cachicata quarry, CUSCO, cusco destination, inca quarry, PERU, travelNo comments

The Walk to the Cachicata Quarries is located in the Ollantaytambo district, the living Inca city, this wonderful walk will take you to know one of the little known places where the stones were extracted for the construction of the cultivation terraces, temples and The entire archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. We venture into a route full of beautiful and spectacular views of the sacred valley and the mystical city of Ollantaytambo. We will...

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...

TREKS IN CUSCO - CHOQUEQUIRAO - CACHICATA

July 01, 2019cachicata, cachicata trek, CHOQUEQUIRAO, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, CUSCO, cusco destination, MACHUPICCHU, PERUNo comments

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK You can visit the architectural complex Choquequirao is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders, when doing this trek you will enjoy beautiful scenery, you'll see the impressive Apurimac Canyon, flora and wildlife along the path. This route offers a strenuous but formidable journey due to the various existing ecosystems. Useful Information - Starting Altitude...

CACHICATA QUARRY INFORMATION

June 27, 2019cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicatatrek, incaquarry, incaquarrytrekNo comments

Inca Quarry trek DAY 1: CUSCO – PACHAR - SOQMA – CHARCAHUAYLLA We will come to pick you up at 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco City, and we will drive along a road to the Pachar Valley close to Ollantaytambo. You will arrive at the starting point of your trek, Soqma village, after about 2 hours, where we will stop to have breakfast and meet our horseman. We will start our hike up a lush valley of scattered farmhouses and crop terraces. After...

CACHICCATA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

March 03, 2019cachicata, cachicata trek, cachicatatrek, CUSCO, CUSCODESTINATION, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, MACHUPICCHU, PERUNo comments

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...

CACHICATA TREK INFORMATION

February 25, 2019cachicata, cachicatatrek, CUSCO, CUSCODESTINATION, incaquarry, incaquarrytrek, MACHUPICCHU, PERUNo comments

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...

CACHICATA ITINERARY INFORMATION

February 23, 2019cachicata, cachicatatrek, CUSCO, CUSCODESTINATION, incaquarry, incaquarrytrek, MACHUPICCHU, PERUNo comments

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...

CACHICATA ROUTE

January 25, 2019cachicata, cachicatatrek, CUSCODESTINATION, incaquarry, incaquarrytrekNo comments

The quarries of Cachiccata is a standout amongst the most essential attractions, these quarries were broadly abused in the Inca time frame. From this mine they chose and transported the stones from the archeological stays of Ollantaytambo. By methods for claim bearing and push procedures, the stones were exchanged to this old focus. In transit we can see goliath semilabrated stones that were being transported. Close to the quarries...