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Perú · Cusco

Choquequirao Trek (05 Days-04 Nights)

CHOQUEQUIRAO is situated in the spurs of the Salkantay mountain range, at 3035 masl surrounded by snow capped peaks of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpu and Pumasillo on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, province of Cusco. Choquequirao is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name of Choquequirao.



Itinerary

Day 01 Cusco - Cahora - Chiquisca
Pick up of the passengers from their hotels and leaving Cusco towards Cachora, passing as well through small communities like Izcuchaca, Tarawasi, Limatambo, and then arriving at Mt. Cunyac which divides the departments of Cusco and Apurimac. Later we will pass into the district of Curahuasi (the Anis capital of the world), and then at Cahora we will meet our horse guides and start our hiking to Chiquisca, where we will witness the depth of Apurimac Canyon, and camp.
Day 02 Chiquisca - Playa Rosalinda - Santa Rosa.
After breakfast we will be back on our way, hiking along the winding path we will notice the vegetation of the jungle of Peru. With some luck we may see pumas, bear, Tarantulas and others species of animals. The way up continues, until we arrive to the view point where we will see the beautiful scenery surrounding the Apurimac River. When we arrive in Santa Rosa or Rosaspata we will be able to see the crubs preparation of Cañazo. Camp and dinner.
Day 03 Santa Rosa - Choquequirao.
Breakfast, and then an easy journey which will lead us up to the archaeological site, looking at the snowy Ampay Park, and observing as well at the mountains where Choquequiaro (Gold cradle) is located. This city was the last place where the Incas took shelter before being conquered by the Spanish. We will enter the platforms that have a very unique and perfect structure, establishing our camp inside the site, and we will have a guided visit. This area is very rich in flora and birds of the tropical forest. We will also have the opportunity to watch the king of the sky, the condor, which will be flying overhead.
Day 04 Choquequirao - Chiquisca
After an early breakfast we will begin hiking down to the Apurimac Valley. The second part of todays hike will uphill to our camp in Chiquisca. Dinner and camping.
Day 05 Chiquisca – Cachora – Cusco
Breakfast and then hiking to Cachora, a place where we will be able to see the impressive and snow-capped mountain of Salkantay, and then return to Cusco, at approximately 6:00-7:00 p.m.

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