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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Archaeological complex of Choquequirao

The Choquequirao fortress is located in the Vilcabamba area, where the Incas of the Manco dynasty resisted the Spanish conquerors for 36 years (1536 - 1572), who never managed to expel them from it. The construction of Choquequirao is the work of the successors of the Inca Pachacútec, Túpac Inca Yupanqui (1471 - 1493) and Huayna Cápac (1493 - 1527). In the place, domestic and ceremonial ceramics of the classic Cuzco style were used, as well as...

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History and Sectors of the Choquequirao llacta

The lost city of the Incas of Choquequirao was probably built in the fifteenth century, along with the city of Machu Picchu, during the administration of the Inca Pachacútec. However, this statement is contradicted by other historians who claim that its construction was later than Pachacútec, during the governments of Túpac Yupanqui or Huayna Cápac. Choquequirao Trek Information In the Inca era, Choquequirao was a very important cultural and...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO: Informacion util de la ciudadela inca

CHOQUEQUIRAO es un lugar tan maravilloso como Machu Picchu; menos conocido, más inexplorado. Virgen y libre de la abundante visita turística. Un Machu Picchu para llegar como mochilero, con largas caminatas independientes y acampadas en la ruta. Choquequirao es también conocida como la hermana sagrada de Machu Picchu. Se trata pues de un gran complejo  arqueológico con edificios y terrazas, testimonio de los Incas conquistando las alturas de...

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▷ Choquequirao, the other machu picchu, location, weather, history

t is located at 13 ° 32 'south latitude and 72 ° 44' west longitude. It is located at 3035 m.a.s.l. in the foothills of the snowy Salcantay, north of the Apurimac river valley, in the province of La Convencion in the department of Cusco. It is approximately at a distance of 47 km. with reference to the town of Cachora (department of Apurimac). We can mention that the Choquequirao environment is one of the richest in biodiversity. All these species...

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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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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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CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU

This is an awesome climb through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the compositional complex of Choquequirao, which is arranged in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is viewed as the last Inka shelter and place of opposition from the trespassers. While doing this trek you will appreciate climbing in wonderful view, you’ll see the noteworthy Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see greenery and natural life in the way. This course offers a strenuous however...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ROUTE

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska. we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We begin from Cusco, at that point we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we discover the bearers and care staff, in Cachora we’ll begin our stroll, following 2 hours of strolling we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from that point we’ll have a delightful perspective of the cold pinnacles Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. At that point we’ll...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa. At 5:00 am we will get you at your inn in a private transport. We leave Cusco towards the town of Cachora (3100 masl), From this town we will proceed on our vehicle until the point that we achieve the point called Capuliyoc 2900 masl. Here we will meet with our horseman (jackass drivers), starting here we will have an all encompassing perspective of the valley of Apurimac, at that point we’ll...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO HIKE IMPERIAL

Choquequirao Trek Imperial is designed for you to enjoy more comfortably the landscapes of the apurimac valley, the diversity of plants and orchids, the animals that exist within the whole tour as the famous Andean Condor, the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), etc.  Brief Itinerary - Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska. - Day 2: Chiquiska – Choquequirao.- Day 3: Choquequirao- Day 4: Choquequirao – Coca Masana.- Day...

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Choquequirao Trek imperial

This is a spectacular hike through the Andes of Peru. You can visit the architectural complex of Choquequirao, which is situated in Vilcabamba at 3100 meters, and is considered the last Inka refuge and place of resistance from the invaders. When doing this trek you will enjoy hiking in beautiful scenery, you'll see the impressive Apurimac Canyon, you’ll see flora and wildlife in the path. This route offers a strenuous but formidable journey...

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