SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Salcantay located in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, department of Cusco, rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The Salkantay is the Apu and tutelary snow of Cusco. To get to it, you will cross beautiful Andean landscapes, open 5,000 meters. and the possibility of observing Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. You can take baths in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, different fruit plants and a variety of orchids. More Information...

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The snowy Salkantay: complete information

The snowy Salkantay: complete information What does Salkantay mean? The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation. Where is it located? The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors). How high is the snowy...

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SANTA TERESA THERMAL WATERS

The Hot Springs of Santa Teresa are the most beautiful in Cusco. They are immersed in nature, on the banks of the Urubamba River and at the foot of the mountain. A unique experience to enjoy during your trip to Cusco, where you can relax your body and mind while contemplating the native landscape. The hot springs of Santa Teresa are located in Cocalmayo, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco.The thermal complex, located at a height of 1,600 m.a.s.l.,...

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INKA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

Cocalmayo thermal bathsThere is nothing better than taking a hot bath in nature, while enjoying a drink of “aguaymanto”. Taking a bath in the Thermal Baths of Cocalmayo, is a great experience. It is situated between a huge river and a small mountain. In Cocalmayo bathers can enjoy outdoor swimming pools fed by natural hot springs, built between a small mountain full of vegetation and the Urubamba river. You will find 3 swimming pools of different...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

IMPORTANT INFORMATION OF CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK:  Because of its altitude, Choquequirao has a temperate climate. However, it should be noted that the road to Choquequirao is warm because of the Apurimac canyon. Choquequirao was presumably used as a control site to ensure access to areas of Vilcabamba, connecting the jungle with other major centers like Pisac and Machu Picchu. The archaeological remains of Choquequirao are comprised of buildings...

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CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ITINERARY

ITINERARIO TREK DE CHOQUEQUIRAO Día 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chiquiska. Lo recogeremos en su hotel en un bus privado. Partimos de Cusco, luego nos dirigimos a la ciudad de Cachora (3100 msnm), aquí encontramos los transportistas y el personal de apoyo, en Cachora comenzaremos nuestra caminata, después de 2 horas de caminata llegaremos a Capuliyoc (2915 m) desde allí. Tendremos una hermosa vista de los picos nevados Padrayoc, Wayna Cachora y el valle...

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TREKS IN CUSCO - CHOQUEQUIRAO - CACHICATA

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...

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CACHICATA QUARRY INFORMATION

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...

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MACHU PICCHU ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

INFORMATION OF SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHUSalkantay is a snow-capped mountain in Peru located in the department of Cuzco; It is one of the main peaks of the Vilcabamba mountain range. It reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters. It presents two summits covered by snow. The Salkantay Route, also known as the " New Inca Trail", is located north of the city of Cusco, following the Cusco - Limatambo highway, making a detour past Limatambo until you reach Mollepata. It...

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Salkantay Trek challenge To Machu Picchu

Salkantay trek challenge 3 days is considered by most to be the best and challenging alternative route to Machu Picchu, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, 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 to see, plantations...

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salkantay trek

Salkantay is a snow-capped mountain in Peru located in the department of Cuzco; It is one of the main peaks of the Vilcabamba mountain range. It reaches an altitude of 6,271 meters. It presents two summits covered by snow. The Salkantay Route, also known as the " New Inca Trail", is located north of the city of Cusco, following the Cusco - Limatambo highway, making a detour past Limatambo until you reach Mollepata. It is very sunny during the...

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BEST TREKS IN CUSCO

 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...

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CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: CUSCO - CITY TOUR: This day will begin with a welcome at the airport or bus terminal, then transfer to the hostel or Hotel, we chose for you, then you will have the rest of the morning to rest and acclimatize. At 1:30 pm. we will pick you up at your hotel for the City Tour, we will begin the tour visiting the QORICANCHA; or Convent of Santo Domingo. Then we’ll visit the Archaeological Complexes that are close to the city of Cusco, starting...

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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...

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CUSCO EXPRESS TO MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: CUSCO - CITY TOUR: This day will begin with a welcome at the airport or bus terminal, then transfer to the hostel or Hotel, we chose for you, then you will have the rest of the morning to rest and acclimatize. At 1:30 pm. we will pick you up at your hotel for the City Tour, we will begin the tour visiting the QORICANCHA; or Convent of Santo Domingo. Then we’ll visit the Archaeological Complexes that are close to the city of Cusco, starting...

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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...

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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...

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