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 of warm weather, here is the first view to the Choquequirao complex, we starting with gentleman downhill by serpent trail over the Apurimac canyon for 4 hours, crossing the small hamlet and hut called Cocamasana and Chiquisca on the lower part of the valley, the climate is warm and sunny on the dry season is dusty, we will have lunch before the start the ascent towards Santa Rosa hamlet, lunch spot called Playa Rosalinda 1500 masl, after nap the ascent is around 2 hours till Sta Rosa 2100 masl. The first base camp.

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Day 2: Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao.

After breakfast, we will continue our hike up to Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. for around 3 hours slow pace. During our journey we will observe the dense vegetation in the area. Then we will arrive to Maranpata beside the Chunchumayo to refreshing and short rest. where we will have lunch and regain energy which will allow us to reach the summit of Choquequirao (3650 m.s.n.m). Here we will rest for the night hopefully witnessing a beautiful sunset from our comfortable tents.

Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca.

After breakfast we go to Choquequirao to see the sunrise, visit the citadel for three hours always accompanied by our guide who will explain about this important architectural Inca monument and the importance of the Apurimac and Rio Blanco rivers from Choquequirao we can enjoy the view of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, after the guided tour the return to Sunchupata begins. Here we’ll have lunch and afterward descend to Santa Rosa and follow the road to the beach Rosalina, then we head to the town of Chiquisqa, in this place we’ll have dinner and camp.

Day 4: Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cusco.

After breakfast, we’ll return by the same path until the Capuliyoc Pass and from here are two more hours to the town of Cachora. Then we get the bus that will take us back to Cusco.

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CACHICATA QUARRY TO MACHU PICCHU

This place was dedicated to the extraction of the stones that were used for the construction of Ollantaytambo. 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 Spaniards entered this area. And finally Kantirayoq or Cacchicata,
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where another type of extraction of minerals and precious stones was practiced. The visitor can observe the great work done when moving the giant stones to build the Ollantaytambo enclosures. We can find the "Tired Stones" that were left during the trip to Ollantaytambo and in some parts of the town.

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CACHICCATA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Community of Cachicata consists of 80 families and a total of approximately 300 people.
Cachiccata is located 9 km from the town of Ollantaytambo, near the grand entrance to the magnificent Machu Picchu.
The quarries of Cachiccata is one of the most important attractions, these quarries were widely exploited in the Inca period. From this mine they selected and transported stones from the archaeological remains of Ollantaytambo. By means of own bearing and thrust techniques, the stones were transferred to this old center. On the way we can see giant semilabrated stones that were being transported. Near the quarries we can also visit some pre-Hispanic chullpas (ancient funerary tower).
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Among the most representative dishes is La Merienda dish based on guinea pig and fresh products from the area. Their drink, as in most communities, is chicha de jora, a fermented beverage made from corn.
Its most relevant parties are: The Virgin of Carmen (Mamacha del Carmen), on July 16. And on June 21 at the winter solstice, from where the caneras make their exit observations and sun positions with respect to the Paqaritampu pyramid.

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INCAJUNGLE TRAIL INFORMATION

Appreciate a half-day off-road bicycle visit on Abra Malaga in the Sacred Valley of Peru. This excursion is a shocker. Amid the 5,000 feet of all-declining biking, you will probably observe groups of llamas, the gigantic icy mass of Veronica, cascades, and valid Andean ways of life of straightforward stone cabins and potato ranches. This is the mainland partition of South America, since, from here going eastbound it drops almost 20,000 feet down to the Amazon wilderness bowl, and the perspectives here are remarkable. This area of parkway has been portrayed by numerous individuals as a standout amongst the most delightful in South America. By a wide margin a standout amongst the most mainstream trail blazing bicycle trips in the territory, and in light of current circumstances – it is more than 5,000 feet of unadulterated drop on a perfectly cleared street.
Inca Jungle To Machu Picchu
Your visit begins in Ollantaytambo from where you'll drive one hour up the way to the go of Abra Malaga, which lies at almost 14,500 above ocean level and at the foot of the enormous icy mass of Veronica (17,500 feet). From that point, you start a 50 kilometer drop that is one of the longest conceivable on the planet, through stunning landscape. This ride is all declining on a smooth cleared street, and is genuinely appropriate for any individual who can ride a bike. We have done this outing for about ten years and have effectively finished it several times.This ride fun. Everybody who does it adores it, because of the way of life and view. It is an incredible trail blazing bicycle ride, ideal for the individuals who love mountain biking. For those with broad rough terrain experience, there is a universal DH course just meters from the fundamental street (additional expense and coordinations are included, request subtleties).

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Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu By Cusco Destination

Our Inca Jungle Trail combination of biking and hiking. With the help of our bikes we ride for 6 hours downhill first crossing the sacred snow fields to get to the cloud forest enroute to Machu Picchu. In the next couple of days we will see more fantastic views among the mountains, valleys and passing by small villages, coca leaf plantations, other different plants & fruits and the famous coffee tree of these hot valleys.We will also be able to see the old Inka Trail and the sacred river of the Incas called Urubamba, arriving to the small town of Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu

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INCA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

The Inca Jungle Trail Short combines adventure sports such as mountain biking, rafting, zip line and trekking for 3 days until you reach Machu Picchu and one of the additional mountains "Machu Picchu Mountain" or "Huaynapicchu". The Inka Jungle Trail is the favorite tour for young people from all over the world who come to Cusco in search of adventure and extreme sports. As a Tourism Agency located in Cusco we offer a differentiated service; with an exclusive route, trained guides (real command of English and local history), bicycles equipped for downhill, the safest rafting and zipline services. We recommend our passengers book in advance to have everything insured and avoid unnecessary risks such as loss of equipment, lack of access to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu or even worse, being stranded in Aguas Calientes (no return train).

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CACHICATA TREK INFORMATION

The new Trek to Cachicata or Inca Quarry is a wonderful alternative route to Machu Picchu located in the nountains of Sacred Valley of the Inca, just outside of the stunning Ollantaytambo. With breathtaking views of high peaks, Inca ruins, while being surrounded by a variety of lush and flora and fauna in this region.

This cachicata trek is highly recommended for those wanting to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier treks. Aside from the tranquility, the highlights of this Inca Quarry tour is our visit to the Inca site of Cachicata, the quarry that supplied the stones used to construct Ollantaytambo. This site, is rich in history and fascinating experiences, with mummies, chullpas, and well preserved Inca buildings.

If you are in search for a experience without the crowds, rich in history and culture, where you visit numerous Inca ruin sites and mountain villages, look no further, the Inca Quarry trek is perfect for you!

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CACHICATA ITINERARY INFORMATION

Brief Itinerary Of Cachicata Trek

- DAY 1: CUSCO – PACHAR - SOQMA – CHARCAHUAYLLA
- DAY 2: CHARCAHUAYLLA – INTI PUNKU – CACHICATA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
- DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Useful Information

- Starting Altitude - 3350 meters / 10990 feet .
- Highest Altitude - 4500m / 14,764ft
- Walking Distance - 25 km / 15.5 miles
- Meals - 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner, 2 tea times, 2 wake up tea
- Overall Difficulty - Moderate
- STARTING POINT: - Cusco at your hotel

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK INFORMATION

The Ausangate hike is undoubtedly an adventure trip recommended for those who like to walk, feel nature, the spirit of the mountains, the energy of Mother Earth. The Ausangate route offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with lots of wildlife, glaciers and Andean lagoons. It is also one of the most difficult in the region. The most important thing about this trip is that you will know the real PERU, the Andes and their people with their typical costumes, their ancestral customs that persist to this day.





IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Ausangate is the fifth highest mountain in Peru, its maximum altitude is 6,372 meters above sea level.
• The hike through the Ausangate mountain is considered adventure tourism. The road has rock formations at a height of more than 5 thousand meters covered by ice tongues.
• The waters of its thaws that run towards the west give rise to the Vilcanota River which later pours its waters through the Amazon River to the Atlantic Ocean.
• Its eastern slope feeds several small rivers that culminate in the Inambari River and to the south drains its thaws to Lake Titicaca by the Azángaro River.
• The temperature in the day is 11 to 13 degrees Celsius and at night it drops from 4 to 10 degrees Celsius in June and July.
• One of the new routes in Ausangate is The Rainbow Mountain

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AUSANGATE AND RAINBOW MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

• Since 2016, a new tourist route has been opened to the public in the Cusco region, which has gained a lot of popularity quickly in the Peruvian and foreign tourists.
• The Vinicunca mountain is located in the vicinity of the Ausangate mountain (6,384 meters above sea level / 20,944), the fifth highest mountain in Peru, and one of the most important Apus (god) for the Incas.
• The Rainbow Mountain is located in the Cordillera del Vilcanota at (5,200 meters above sea level / 17.0604), in the district of Pitumarca. the mountain is colored by stripes of intense shades of pink, whitish, green, brown, yellow, fuchsia, turquoise, lavender and gold.

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AUSANGATE AND SIBINACOCHA LAKE INFORMATION

• The Cordillera Vilcanota with its 120km of steep peaks and glaciers is the second mountain range (both in extension and in glaciers) of Peru.
• The Ausangate is located in the mountain range of the Andes, in a section called Cordillera de Vilcanota, corresponding to the Cusco region in Peru. Its main peak is 6,372 meters above sea level with green lagoons, bright turquoise.
• The waters of their thaws that run to the west give rise to the Vilcanota River which later pours its waters into the Amazon River towards the Atlantic Ocean. Its eastern slope feeds several small rivers that culminate in the Inambari River and to the south drains its thaws to Lake Titicaca by the Azángaro River.

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AUSANGATE CIRCUIT

Without a doubt the Ausangate trek offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with many glaciers and high Andean lakes accompanied by wildlife. This trek is one of the most difficult in the region of Cusco, as we get closer to the Ausangate peak, it will surprise us and we will understand why the ancient Incas respected this spectacular mountain so much. Throughout the circuit we pass through villages where people still retain their ancient customs and traditions.

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AUSANGATE TREK INFORMATION

The Ausangate trek is undoubtedly an adventure trip recommended for those who like to walk, feel nature, the spirit of the mountains, the energy of Mother Earth. The Ausangate route offers some of the most wonderful landscapes of Cusco, with lots of wildlife, glaciers and Andean lagoons. It is also one of the most difficult in the region. The most important thing about this trip is that you will know the real PERU, the Andes and their people with their typical costumes, their ancestral customs that persist until our days.

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HUCHUY QOSQO TO MACHU PICCHU INFORMATION

The Spanish took control of Huchuy Qosqo during the 1500s, after the Manco Inca Revolution (approx. 1540) and utilized the site as a ranch. The Incas had developed a few little repositories for water system. Amid their time at Huchuy Qosqo the Spanish pulverized some other Inca structures to assemble the bigger supply you see today.

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Huchuy Qosqo Util Information

Huchuy Qosqo The Little Cusco is an archeological site north of Cuzco, Peru it was initially an authoritative and military focus as Pisaq, with numerous developments around, Inca structures with impeccable fine stones work, graneries structures called Collcas to store and safeguard sustenance, since it was an essential rural focus to create corn. Its name is Quechua for Little Cusco It lies at a rise of 3650 meters (11,800 feet), over the 3000-meter high town of Lamay and the Sacred Valley.

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HUCHUY QOSQO TREK INFO

Huchuy Qosqo Trek Full Day, offers you two equally attractive options with a lot of diversity of landscapes, flora and fauna of the Andes of the Sacred Valley. the first is by Chinchero, Tauca until arriving at Huchuy Qosqo, the second one is by Tambomachay, Pucamarca until arriving at the ruins of Huchuy Qosqo. 

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LARES TREK VIA PATACANCHA AND WILLOQ

LARES TREK VIA PATACANCHA AND WILLOQ
Lares is surrounded by a mountain range that includes the Nevado Veronica (5900m high), the Sawasiray (5700m high), the Pitusiray and Chicon (5500m high). Small communities of Quechua-speaking farmers inhabit this recently-explored territory, who preserve their customs of herding llamas and alpacas, potato cultivation and textile production.

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