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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 ....

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

INCA QUARRY ROUTE FULL INFORMATION

September 10, 2019cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicata trek to machu picchu, CUSCO, cusco destination, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, MACHU PICCHU, PERUNo 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 TREK INFORMATION

September 09, 2019cachicata trek, CUSCO, inca quarry, inca quarry trek, inca quarry trek to machu picchu, PERU, trek to machu picchuNo comments

Ollantaytambo is another of the many places where we can admire the archaeological wealth that the Incas left us. It is a population that is part of the province of Urubamba and the department of Cusco. It is located at the convergence of two valleys crossed by the Vilcanota, which the Incas called Willcamayu (Sacred River) and the Patacancha. At an altitude of 2,790 m.a.s.l. One of the routes I do frequently, is towards the Inca quarries...

LARES VALLEY ROUTE INFORMATION

September 05, 2019cusco destination, CUSCODESTINATION, lares, lares trek, LARES TREK VIA PATACANCHA AND WILLOQ, LARES TREK VIA QUISHUARANI, larestomachupicchu, larestrekNo comments

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,...

INFORMATION OF LARES

August 22, 2019lares, lares trek, LARES TREK VIA PATACANCHA AND WILLOQ, LARES TREK VIA QUISHUARANI, larestomachupicchu, larestrekNo comments

The Lares Valley is located between the eastern slopes of the Andes and the northern part of the Urubamba Mountain Range, it is a place with beautiful glacial lagoons and warm subtropical ravines, it also has a great variety of vegetation and wildlife. More Information: Lares Trek It is surrounded by a mountain chain of the mountain range, where the snows of Verónica, Sawasiray, Pitusiray and Chicón are located. Small communities of Quechua-speaking...

LARES TREK INFORMATION

August 20, 2019adventure to machu picchu, cusco destination, lares, lares trek, LARES TREK VIA PATACANCHA AND WILLOQ, LARES TREK VIA QUISHUARANI, larestomachupicchu, larestrek, MACHU PICCHUNo comments

LARES - CUSCOSeven Cataracts-Qanchis Paccha is the new Private Conservation Area (ACP) recognized for the period of 10 years in the Cusco region by the Ministry of Environment. Located in the district of Lares (province of Calca, Cusco) this ACP reaffirms the commitment of the Quishuarani Collana peasant community to the conservation of natural heritage by being the second Private Conservation Area established in its territory. Recognized by Ministerial...

Inca quarry "Cachicata"

August 19, 2019cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicatatrek, CUSCO, PERUNo comments

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...

General information of Choquequirao

August 16, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao route, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, CUSCO, General information of Choquequirao, MACHU PICCHU, PERUNo comments

Choquequirao known as the sacred sister of Machu Picchu because it has a structural and architectural similarity, the archaeological monuments are made up of terraces distributed at different levels which were leveled and fenced with stones to form a platform with an area of approximately 150 square meters. More Information: Choquequirao Trek LocationThe ruins of Choquequirao are located at 13 ° 32 ’latitude and 77 ° 44’ west longitude, it is...

ROUTE OF CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU PICCHU

August 15, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, cusco destination, cusco trek, MACHU PICCHU, treks in cuscoNo comments

Choquequirao, the last Inca refuge The ruins of Choquequirao are an ancient Inca city located between the mountains belonging to the snowy Salkantay in Cusco. In 1909, the American explorer Hiram Bingham visited this place of difficult access. However, it was not until the mid-1970s that the first excavations of this archaeological site began. Currently only 30% of the immense site was excavated. Despite this it is one of the most mysterious...

CHOQUEQUIRAO ROUTE INFORMATION

August 12, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequirao trekking, choquequiraoimperial, choquequiraoroute, choquequiraotrekNo comments

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...

SALKANTAY ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

August 10, 2019salkantay, salkantay mountain, salkantay route, salkantay to machu picchu, SALKANTAY TREK, salkantay trek challenge, salkantay trek express, salkantay trek to machu picchuNo comments

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...

SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

August 08, 2019CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU, PERU, salkantay, salkantay mountain, salkantay route, salkantay to machu picchu, SALKANTAY TREK, salkantay trek express, salkantay trekking, salkantaymountain, salkantaytomachupicchuNo comments

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...

The snowy Salkantay: complete information

August 03, 2019CUSCO, PERU, salkantay, salkantay mountain, salkantay route, salkantay to machu picchu, SALKANTAY TREK, salkantay trek challenge, salkantay trek to machu picchu, salkantaymountainNo comments

SANTA TERESA THERMAL WATERS

August 01, 2019cocalmayo, CUSCO, inca jungle, inca jungle path, inca jungle trail, incajungle, MACHU PICCHU, PERU, santa teresa, SANTA TERESA THERMAL WATERSNo comments

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.,...

INKA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

July 31, 2019adventure to machu picchu, expedition to machu picchu, explorer to machu picchu, inca jungle, inca jungle path, inca jungle trail, incajungle, MACHU PICCHU, trek to machu picchu, trekking to machu picchuNo comments

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...

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

July 03, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequirao trekking, CUSCO, cusco destination, MACHU PICCHU, PERUNo comments

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...

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK ITINERARY

July 02, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao route, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, CUSCO, cusco destination, PERUNo comments

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...

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...