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Monday 13 February 2023

MACHU PICCHU

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peru and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America.
 Machu Picchu es majestic architecture comprises 140 structures throughout the citadel.
 Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460.
 After being forgotten, it was only in 1911 that the American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread the site worldwide.
 Its main buildings of Machu Picchu are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows.

 In 1913 it received worldwide attention when the National Geographic Society dedicated its entire print run in April to the newly rediscovered city.


















 

Wednesday 10 June 2020

Choquequirao, basic information - CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

What does Choquequirao mean?
Choquequirao is a Quechua word that means 'Cradle of Gold'. The name comes from the nomination of a hill near the archaeological site.
Where it is located?
Choquequirao is located in one of the fringes of the snowy Salkantay, north of the Apurímac River. It is currently located in the Santa Teresa district, La Convencion province, Cusco department, Peru.
How high is it?
Choquequirao is located 3,033 meters above sea level (m.s.n.m.). Due to its location, it is presumed that this Inca site served as a checkpoint between the main Inca sites such as Pisac, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
What's in Choquequirao?
Choquequirao has only been excavated by 30%. Despite this, it already has several very important Inca buildings:
Main square - The main square or Huaqaypata divided the enclosure into two. It is a two-story stone construction. Along with this, there are other buildings connected to each other.
Colcas - Typical constructions of the main Inca centers. In Choquequirao, these platforms have internal subdivisions. The purpose of these warehouses was to store products for food, clothing and others.
Platforms - Choquequirao has a significant number of platforms for cultivation. In the western sector there are 22 engravings in the form of a flame arranged on 15 platforms. These figures are known as the 'Flames of the Sun'.
Housing - In the highest part of Choquequirao, there are up to 5 buildings whose purpose was probably housing for the priests of the compound. This Inca site is believed to have been an important ceremonial center.
Inca Cemetery - Also known as the 'Triumphal Wall'. There were found 17 funeral bundles and a water trough called "The House of the Fall of Water".
Kallankas - These rectangular buildings had multiple functions such as workshop, administrative center, meeting space, etc. In Choquequirao there are 2 Kallankas on whose walls there were gutters that supplied water.
Ushnu - This oval platform construction sits on top of a hill. Due to the wall that surrounds it and the privileged view of the snow-capped mountains, the river and the entire enclosure; it is believed to have had a religious purpose.

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 7 DAYS



Day 1: CUSCO - CACHORA - COCAMASANA - PLAYA ROSALINA.
We will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We start from Cusco, then we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we find the carriers and support staff, in Cachora we’ll start our walk, after 2 hours of walking we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from there we’ll have a beautiful view of the snowy peaks Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. Then we’ll descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we reach the Rosalina beach (1550m) located on the bank of the Apurimac River where we will have dinner and spend the night.

- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Playa Rosalina 1550 msnm
- Climate : warm and sunny
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 12km
- Hiking time : 6 hour
Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINA – CHOQUEQUIRAO.
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up very early. After breakfast, we begin our trek by a steep road for about 5 hours until we reach Raqaypata where we will have lunch. Throughout the walk we will observe many orchids and wild flowers, many birds. From Raqaypata we’ll walk for about two hours to the archaeological site of Choquequirao and there we will observe the sunset and the flight of the condor. Our campsite will be installed outside the ruins.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Choquekiraw 3100 msnm
- Climate : warm and cold at night
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 14km
- Hiking time : 7 hour
Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - PINCHINUYOC
After breakfast. We dedicate this mornig to explore the ruins of Choquequirao, and have a little rest before lunch. In the afternoon we begin our trek by a steep road for about 2 hours until we reach Pinchinuyoc where we will camp for the night. This is definitely the easiest day of the trip

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Pinchinuyoc 2100msnm.
- Climate : warm, windy and cold at night
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 12km
- Hiking time : 8 hour
Day 4: PINCHINUYOC – RIO BLANCO - MAIZAL.
After breakfast, we will hike down hill for 2 hours and arrive at the canyon of the Rio Blanco (1990 m / 6527 feet), where you can dip your feet in the cool waters. where we have a rest before starting a difficult climb to our campsite of Maizal (2100 m / 6889 f.) The climb is 3- 4 hours long. Este es probablemente el día más difícil del viaje, pero si se ha preparado bien y está decidido, tendrá éxito. Y la cerveza fría a su llegada sabrá aún mejor.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : warm and hummed
- Acomodación: Camp, Maizal 2100 msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 17km
- Hiking time : 8 hour
Day 5: MAIZAL - YANAMA - DRIVE TO LUCMABAMBA
After our breakfast, we will begin our trek of about 3 hours approximately until we reach the old Victoria mine, then we will walk uphill until we reach Victoria pass (4130mt / 13,546 ft). There are spectacular views from the pass as we descend to the charming village of Yanama (about 2 hours walk) following a section with some well constructed inca trail.
here we take the local transport all the way to Lucmabamba. Along the way, we get to enjoy the gorgeous views of snow-capped mountains and wáterfalls.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : cold and windy
- Acomodación: Camp, Lucmabamba 1900msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 20 km
- Hiking time : 9 hour
Day 6: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES
Your final day of hiking: On this day we well hike for 3 hours by a Inca trail spectacular up through lush coffee and tropical fruit plantations, into pristine cloud forest, until reaching the Inca remains of Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,907 ft). The view across of Machu Picchu is magnificent. Few tourists have ever seen it from this side.
Then we hike downhill for 2 hours to the hydroelectric plant where we have lunch. From here you have two choice. Either wait for the short but spectacular train ride (no included), or hike two to three hours along the rail track to the tourist town of Machu Picchu Pueblo and your hostel for the night.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : cold
- Acomodación: Hostel, Aguas Calientes 1650msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 9 km
- Hiking time : 4 hour
Day 7: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we walk uphill to Machu Picchu at 5:00 am. or take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Optional bus $16 each way), upon arrival at the Citadel we can appreciate the enigmatic beauty and the incomparable example of architectural perfection and hydraulics of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, we will have a guided tour of about 2 hours, where we can appreciate the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, Intihuatana, The Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemetery, you are then given free time to stroll around the citadel . You will have all morning in Machu Picchu to take pictures, maybe to climb the Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, enjoy this mystical place. Then we´ll descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then calmly return by train to Ollantaytambo where our tourist transport to the city of Cusco will be expecting us, and will later transfer you to your hotel.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Climb up Huayna Picchu and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there (We recommend that you book in advance) Not Included
Climb Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there (We recommend that you book in advance) Not Included
Visit the new local museum or the hot springs in Aguas Calientes later in the day. Not Included

- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour: 2 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 8 DAYS



Day 1: CUSCO - CACHORA - COCAMASANA - PLAYA ROSALINA.
We will pick you up at your hotel in a private bus. We start from Cusco, then we go to the town of Cachora (3100 masl), here we find the carriers and support staff, in Cachora we’ll start our walk, after 2 hours of walking we reach Capuliyoc (2915 m) from there we’ll have a beautiful view of the snowy peaks Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora and the Apurimac valley. Then we’ll descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we reach the Rosalina beach (1550m) located on the bank of the Apurimac River where we will have dinner and spend the night.

- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Playa Rosalina 1550 msnm
- Climate : warm and sunny
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 12km
- Hiking time : 6 hour
Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINA – CHOQUEQUIRAO.
This day is the hardest of the five days, we will get up very early. After breakfast, we begin our trek by a steep road for about 5 hours until we reach Raqaypata where we will have lunch. Throughout the walk we will observe many orchids and wild flowers, many birds. From Raqaypata we’ll walk for about two hours to the archaeological site of Choquequirao and there we will observe the sunset and the flight of the condor. Our campsite will be installed outside the ruins.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Choquekiraw 3100 msnm
- Climate : warm and cold at night
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 14km
- Hiking time : 7 hour
Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO - MAIZAL
After breakfast. We dedicate this mornig to explore the Choquequirao, and then start our trek passing for Choquequirao Ruins, uphill through cloud forest, Mountains and valleys to reach the Choquequirao pass. There will observe different species of birds, different varieties of orchids, and local coca plantations. then we will continue our trek until we reach the Blanco river where we will have lunch and you can dip your feet in the cool waters, we have a rest before starting a difficult climb to our campsite of Maizal (3000 m / 9842 f.) The climb is 3- 4 hours long.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Acomodación: Camp, Maizal 3000msnm.
- Climate : warm, windy and cold at night
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 18km
- Hiking time : 8 hour
Day 4: MAIZAL - YANAMA.
Due to the ecosystem’s constant changes, this day is both the most ardous and the most spectacular one. After breakfast, we will begin our walk where you can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape. Since the Inca trail in this region is not in good conditions during the rainy season, we ask you to watch your steps carefully. In San Juan (4170m/13681f) we will enjoy the beautiful view of the valleys, the mountains and the glaciers, from which some of the latter peak more than 5000m/16404f. Our camping place will be in the little village of Yanama (3530m/11581f).

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : warm and hummed
- Acomodación: Camp, Yanama 3530 msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 17km
- Hiking time : 8 hour
Day 5: YANAMA - TOTORA
Early in the morning, we will head for the highest pass of this trip - Yanama (4670m). If we are lucky we will even see a condor flying. During the day, we will enjoy frequently the view of snow capped mountains such as Salkantay (6264m) and Pintuyu (5450m). Our camping place will be in the valley of Totora pampa (3100m).

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : cold and windy
- Acomodación: Camp, Totora 3100 msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 20 km
- Hiking time : 9 hour
Day 6: TOTORA - PLAYA - SANTA TERESA
At Totora pampa we will get the chance to meet Quechua-speaking Andean people who live from agriculture and cattle breeding. The vegetation on our way gets more and more bizarre and reveals its diversity of orchids, bromelains and other plants. We will also see some plantations for coffee, papaya, passion fruit and avocado. Our camping site will be in La Playa (2100m/6890f) or in Santa Teres (1600m/5249f). Note: According to the group’s whishes, it is possible to change the itinerary a bit and visit the hot springs in Santa Teresa this day.

- Meals: Breakfast,
- Climate : warm
- Acomodación: Camp, Santa Teresa 1600msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 18 km
- Hiking time : 10 hour
Day 7: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES
The last breakfast with our crew, after drive to hydroelectric 40 min where is the start point for hike to Aguas Calientes 3 hours, on the trail is clear to appreciate a lot type of orchid and birds, the big scenery is the view to Machu Picchu city is situated dense a bizarre vegetation and offers an exceptional view of the mountain Machu Picchu, for sick or tired kickers optional train service (US $ 18.00) there we will spend the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Climate : warm
- Acomodación: Hostel, Aguas Calientes 2050msnm.
- Distance Travelled: Approximately 9 km
- Hiking time : 4 hour
Day 8: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we walk uphill to Machu Picchu at 5:00 am. or take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Optional bus $16 each way), upon arrival at the Citadel we can appreciate the enigmatic beauty and the incomparable example of architectural perfection and hydraulics of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, we will have a guided tour of about 2 hours, where we can appreciate the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, Intihuatana, The Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemetery, you are then given free time to stroll around the citadel . You will have all morning in Machu Picchu to take pictures, maybe to climb the Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, enjoy this mystical place. Then we´ll descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then calmly return by train to Ollantaytambo where our tourist transport to the city of Cusco will be expecting us, and will later transfer you to your hotel.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Climb up Huayna Picchu and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there (We recommend that you book in advance) Not Included
Climb Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there (We recommend that you book in advance) Not Included
Visit the new local museum or the hot springs in Aguas Calientes later in the day. Not Included

- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour: 2 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu

Friday 17 May 2019

NEW ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU BY CAR

DAY 1 - CUSCO - SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES.


This wonderful excursion begins with pick up from your hotel at 7:30 am to head to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area. From Ollantaytambo we’ll take the road that will take us to the "Abra Málaga" (4.316msnm) of this place, we can see some of the most impressive landscapes of the Andes that Peru has to offer. After a brief stop to take pictures of the stunning snowcapped mountains located next to the road, we begin our descent into the thick jungle, through the different micro-climates, resulting from the union of the mountains and jungle. The route continues through the village of Alfamayo until we reach the town of Santa Maria, from this place we will go to the village of Santa Teresa where we will have lunch. If you wish after lunch we can go to the medicinal thermal baths of Cocalmayo.
At 3:45 pm, we will go to the train station of the hydroelectric plant. In this place we’ll begin the trek to the village of Aguas Calientes, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel chosen for you. If you want you can go for a relaxing swim in the healing thermal waters of the town.
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
At 4:00 am you’ll have breakfast in the hotel, then we’ll start our climb to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or you can opt to go to the citadel by bus (Optional bus $16 each way). On reaching the Citadel you can appreciate the enigmatic beauty an incomparable sample of architectural perfection and hydraulics of one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, you’ll take a guided tour of about 2 hours, where we can appreciate the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, Intihuatana (sundial), The Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and Cemetery, then you will be given free time to stroll through the citadel. They will have all morning to Machu Picchu to take pictures and enjoy this mystical place. At about 11:30 am we’ll descend from the mountain to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch in peace.
At 13:15 AM we’ll take the train back to the hydroelectric plant, here we’ll get aboard the bus to take us back to Santa Teresa and then to Cusco, we’ll arrive in Cusco at approximately 9:30 pm.

Tuesday 14 May 2019

TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU INFORMATION

DAY 01: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY - AGUAS CALIENTES.


This wonderful excursion begins by picking you up from your hotel at 07:00 am. to begin our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, during our tour we make stops at the viewpoints of Taray and Ccorao and also visit the typical market of Pisac and the archaeological complex of Pisac, where we find very important Inca buildings that served as adaptation area for several produce. Then we go on to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant, continue our journey to the archeological complex of Ollantaytambo, one of the last inhabited Inca villages. Finally we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train at 4:36 pm, to the town of Aguas Calientes, arriving at approx. 6:20 pm, we’ll spend the night in this town in a hostel selected for you.
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, upon arrival at the Citadel we can appreciate the enigmatic beauty and the incomparable example of architectural perfection and hydraulics of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, we will have a guided tour of about 2 hours, where we can appreciate the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, Intihuatana, The Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemetery, you are then given free time to stroll around the citadel . You will have all morning in Machu Picchu to take pictures, maybe to climb the Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, enjoy this mystical place. Then we´ll descend by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then calmly return by train to Ollantaytambo where our tourist transport to the city of Cusco will be expecting us, and will later transfer you to your hotel.

Saturday 11 May 2019

Machu Picchu New Wonder of the world

Machu Picchu is on UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites since 1983, as part of a whole cultural and ecological complex known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
In May 2005, the ancient Jordanian city of Petra was "sister" with that of Machu Picchu.


On July 7, 2007 Machu Picchu was declared one of the new wonders of the world in a ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal, after the participation of one hundred million voters around the world and at the same time was declared by supreme decree of that same day as the "Day of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu", to remember the importance of the sanctuary for the world.
According to MINCETUR; Machu Picchu is today the main tourist destination in Peru with 600,000 visitors and is considered one of the most popular places by travelers from all over the world as well as being one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world.
Machu Picchu not only stands out for the majestic architectural construction, but for the surrounding landscape and the mystery that has not yet been unveiled from it.
Machu Picchu means in Quechua, "old mountain" and is located on a mountain of granite structure. Legend has it that the Inca emperor Pachacutec built a city in the clouds of the mountain Then it was abandoned by the Incas due to an outbreak of smallpox and, after the Spaniards defeated the Inca Empire, the city remained "abandoned" for three centuries .
Machu Picchu was the center of the reign of Inca Pachacutec and his entire family, this was a place of worship and astronomical vigilance. It consists of two important areas; the urban part that the work of its walls shines through its temples, squares and royal mausoleums worked sacredly in rock with a distinguished perfectionist taste and the other part that is the agricultural one; where you can see various platforms and food stores. The city has many stone carved staircases that are subject to admiration throughout the construction. In front of the lost city, the Huayna Picchu hill rises, which can be reached by a narrow stone path.
The Incas managed to use ingenious techniques for the transport of large and heavy blocks of stone as well as carving and polishing them very neatly.
The citadel of Machu Picchu is discovered for the world in 1911 by the North American explorer Hiram Bingham.
This extraordinary site is located halfway to the plateau of the Andes, in the Amazon jungle and on the Urubamba River. Exactly 4 hours away from the city of Cusco; 2 hours by bus to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu is 2 hours by train.
The climate can be rainy during all the months of summer between the months of November to March, as it also appears sunny between May and September. The maximum temperatures reach 27º C, while the minimum temperatures can drop to 11º C.
Know this beautiful place chosen as one of the best wonders in the world, you will be able to observe in this captivating empire the majesty of nature with the best construction of the Incas you will not regret.

Wednesday 17 April 2019

MACHU PICCHU CITY INFORMATION

MACHU PICCHU TOUR INFO


Ciudad perdida - Cuidad Sagrada - Cradle of the Inca Empire, Machupicchu Located 2,430 meters high in a beautiful landscape, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, the Machu Picchu sanctuary was probably the most amazing architectural realization of the Inca Empire in its apogee Its walls, terraces and gigantic ramps give the impression of having been sculpted in the escarpments of the rock, as if they were part of it. The natural frame, located on the eastern slope of the Andes, is part of the upper Amazon basin, which has a very varied flora and fauna.

Location:

The archaeological zone is located on the left bank of the Vilcanota river, in the Kusi Chaka creek, until the mouth of the Aobamba river. In the district of Machu Picchu, province of Urubamba, department of Cusco at 112.5 km. northeast of the city of Cusco in Peru. To get to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you can choose two routes:
Via Inca Trail
Rail to Aguas Calientes and from there by car or walking until you reach the mountain where the citadel is located.

Description:

Machu Picchu, Quechua term whose meaning is Old Mountain. Today it is universally known, both for its imposing archaeological remains, as for its incomparable location, on the edge of an abyss in whose bottom run the mighty waters of the Urubamba River.
Machu Picchu, more than a citadel, is an architectural complex that only lacks the roofs. This complex is called a city, because of the large number of houses that currently number more than 200, and at its peak they must have been more. In addition, its design includes plazas, temples, roads, stairways, terraces, aqueducts, etc.