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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 ....

Monday, 3 February 2020

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...

Archaeological complex of Choquequirao

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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...

What is in Choquequirao?

January 31, 2020CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao information, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, choquequirao to machu picchu, CUSCO, cusco destination, MACHU PICCHU, PERUNo comments

Choquequirao has only been excavated 30%. Despite this, it already has several very important Inca constructions: Main square: the main square or Huaqaypata divided the site in two. It is a two-story stone construction. Next to him, there are other buildings connected to each other. Colcas - Typical buildings of the main Inca centers. In Choquequirao, these platforms have internal subdivisions. The purpose of these deposits was to store products...

History and Sectors of the Choquequirao llacta

January 28, 2020CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao information, choquequirao path, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequiraotrek, cusco destination, travelNo comments

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...

Useful information of the last refuge of the Incas

January 26, 2020CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao information, choquequirao route, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, CUSCO, cusco destination, PERU, travel, travel to machu picchuNo comments

Spectacular and distant, lonely and forgotten, Choquequirao (3,085 masl) is ruled on the top of an almost impregnable mountain in the province of La Convencion, department of Cusco, reason that made it for more than 40 years the last bastion of resistance of The children of the Sun, who sought refuge in their stone walls, after the defeat of Manco Inca, the rebel Inca, will visit palaces, two-level temples, fountain systems, canals, aqueducts, and...

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...

CACHICATA TREK: USEFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION

December 26, 2019cachicaquarry, cachicata, cachicata quarry, cachicata trek, cachicata trek to machu picchu, cachicatatrek, cusco destination, MACHU PICCHUNo comments

CHOQUEQUIRAO: Informacion util de la ciudadela inca

October 09, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequirao trek to machu picchu, choquequirao trekking, choquequiraoimperial, choquequiraotrekNo comments

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...

Choquequirao the sacred sister of Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu without hesitation is considered as the tourist icon of Peru, and of the more than 3 million tourists who visit us a year, more than 98% have a look at Meet Machu Picchu. However, in Peru there are places that can also be considered a tourist icon of Peru, but due to the little marketing they are given, it does not become known as Machu Picchu is now. informacion de Choquequirao Trek. CHOQUEQUIRAO: Considered by many tourists who visited...

▷ CHOQUEQUIRAO: Considered the other Machu Picchu or Better

September 23, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequirao trek to machu picchu, choquequirao trekking, choquequiraoimperialNo comments

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 due to...

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

September 19, 2019CHOQUEQUIRAO, choquequirao path, choquequirao route, choquequirao to machu picchu, CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, choquequirao trekking, choquequiraoimperial, choquequiraotrekNo comments

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...

▷ AUSANGATE: important information about the hike around the mountain

September 18, 2019ausangate cusco, ausangate peru, ausangatecircuit, ausangatehike, ausangatemountain, ausangatetre, ausangatetrek, cusco destination, SIBINACOCHA, sibinacocha lake, sibinacochalakeNo comments

The Ausangate trek Circuit is definitely an adventure route recommended for those who like hiking, feel nature, the spirit of the mountains, and the energy of Mother Earth. The Ausangate circuit offers some of the most beautiful landscapes of Cusco, with varied wildlife, glaciers and Andean lagoons. Ausangate Trek is also one of the most difficult hikes in the region. The most important thing about this trip is that you’ll get to see the real PERU,...

FULL INFORMATION OF AUSANGATE ROUTE

September 17, 2019AUSANGATE, ausangate adventure, ausangate cusco, ausangate peru, AUSANGATE TREK, ausangatecircuit, ausangatehike, ausangatemountain, ausangatetre, ausangatetrek, CUSCO, cusco destinationNo comments

“2 brothers (Salkantay and Ausangate), which lived in Cusco decided during the great draught in Cusco to travel to other lands and find the remedy for their people. Salkantay went north to the jungles where he met the forbidden love of beautiful Veronica and lots of problems. The other brother – Ausangante went south. He found a fertile valley and could send potatoes, maize, lama meat and alpaca to Cusco and therefore saved the inhabitants of the...

AUSANGATE TREK FULL INFORMATION

September 16, 2019AUSANGATE, ausangate adventure, AUSANGATE TREK, ausangatecircuit, ausangatehike, ausangatemountain, ausangatetrek, CUSCO, cusco destination, PERUNo comments

Ausangate Mountain is a natural attraction that is located in the district of Ocongate, within the province of Quispicanchi, in the department of Cusco. That snow is part of the Vilcanota mountain range and, according to an ancient legend, was the brother of Salkantay snow. The Ausangate Snowy, has a height of 6,384 meters above sea level; and it is considered an apu, or protective deity of the surrounding peoples; as well as the most representative...

HUCHUY QOSQO ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX

September 13, 2019adventure to machu picchu, CUSCO, cusco destination, HUCHUY QOSQO, huchuy qosqo hike, huchuy qosqo route, PERUNo comments

Huchuy Qosqo, Quechua word meaning "little Cusco", is an archaeological complex that is not within the regular package to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this makes it ideal because it is not crowded like Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The archeological center of Huchuy Qosqo, is located in the north of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the immediate vicinity of the province of Calca, district of Cusco.This archaeological complex is one of the most important...

HUCHUY QOSQO TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

September 12, 2019CUSCO, cusco destination, HUCHUY QOSQO, huchuy qosqo hike, huchuy qosqo hiking, huchuy qosqo route, huchuy qosqo trek, huchuy qosqo trekking, MACHU PICCHU, PERU, trek to machu picchu, treks in cuscoNo comments

The archeological zone of Huchuy Qosqo (Cusco Small), which was known during the Inca period as Qaqyaqawana (which in Spanish means “place from where you see the thunder”), is located in the district of Lamay, within the province of Calca, in the department and region of Cusco, specifically in a plain found on the top of a mountain. At a height of 3 550 meters above sea level. And it is currently considered, thanks to the National Institute of Culture,...