Choquequirao Hike 8 Days with Machupicchu - Andean Peru Treks

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Day 1 Cusco tours – Cachora – Chiquisca

Choquequirao Tour 8 DaysWe leave early in the morning northwest of the city of Cusco (3350m) in a transport to the town of Cachora (2850m). Cachora, is the meeting place with the muleteers and their mules who will have to carry all the camping equipment throughout this expedition. The presence of the Padreyoc mountain is spectacular, with a very strategic viewpoint known as Capuliyoc (2800m); and in the depths the Apurimac canyon. The temperature increases every time we enter the canyon and our campsite is in the Chiquisca forest (1930m).Choquequirao Trek 8 Days time 6 hours in a warm climate with mosquitoes.

Day 2 Chiquisca – Rosalina Beach – Marampata – Choquequirao trek

8-Days Choquequirao HikeAfter having enjoyed our breakfast, we begin to descend approximately 30 minutes to the beach Rosalína (1500m). From there we start the ascent to leave the canyon as soon as possible in the middle of a warm climate to the village of Marampata (2850m), where we will have a beautiful view of the archaeological complex of Choquequirao and a very fresh environment. The enigmatic sunset of Choquequirao will allow us to observe with a little luck the flight of “Cóndor”, which descends from the highest mountains of the Vilcabamba mountain range to the archaeological complex of Choquequirao (3033m). Place where we will be able to camp.Walking time 7 hours in a warm and cold climate with mosquitoes. 3rd Day Tours:

Day 3 Choquequirao trek – Choquequirao trek step – Río Blanco

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK to Machu Picchu 8 daysWe will observe the sunrise over the archaeological complex of Choquequirao or “Cradle of Gold”; therefore, the company of a professional guide will facilitate the presentation concerning the history, ruins and recent excavations found. Currently Choquequirao (3350m) keeps many ancient secrets, because at the moment only 30% of the ruin is restored. This project could be completed and presented in its entirety in a few more as even the main function still feels a mystery and enigmatic in the middle of a tropical forest that keeps many ancient secrets. After the visit, we go to the Choquequirao pass (3270m), then to the ruins of Pinchaunuyoc 2450m and from there descend to the deepest part of this mini canyon known as the Blanco River (1900m), where we will set our camp.Walking time 6 hours in a warm climate with mosquitoes Tours 4º Day:

Day 4 White River – Maizal – San Juan – Yanama Pass

Early in the morning, we go up to the village of Maizal (3000m), which is the most difficult section, because it is a sloping road through a tropical forest. Then we will continue with the ascending expedition on an Inca trail that is not in good shape due to the constant natural erosion of the mountain and the intense humidity that exists. The San Juan Pass (4200m), is the place where you will see a magnificent view of the mountains and glaciers of the Vilcabamba chain that are more than 5000m away. From there we descend to the community of Yanama (3530m), to set up a nice campsite. Walking time 9 hours in a warm and cold climate.

Day 5 Yanama – Yanama Pass – Totora pampa

At dawn, we began to climb to the highest point of this expedition known as Yanama Pass (4670m). On the way we are very likely to observe the flight of the Condor, in addition to the presence of other mountains are frequent as the Salkantay (6264m), which is the highest snow-capped mountain in the region, and Pintuyu (5450m). The next campsite is in the depth of the Totora pampa Valley (3200m).Walking time 7 hours in a warm climate and mosquitoes.

Day 6 Totora pampa – La Playa

Continuing along an Inca trail, we will get to know communities with ancestral customs and cultivation techniques for the good fertilization of their lands. And these have been passed down from generation to generation to constantly improve the development of vegetables, tubers, fruit trees and so on. The flora is increasing every time due to the climate and humidity of this valley so we can recognize the great variety of Orchids, Bromeliads, Bomareas and others. Each of us is in a setting where the vegetation is better developed and tropical fruits are constant along the way and as well as coffee cultivation is in enormous proportions. The beach (2100m) or Lucmabamba (2020m) is the site of our campsite.Note:If we continue on the excursion through an Inca Trail to the ruin of Llactapata! The group should decide and the next day in the morning we take the ascent road to the ruin of Llactapata (2650m) where we will do the exploration in the middle of the vegetation of the Aobamba basin. We will also have the best view of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary and other mountains. Then we continue our descent to Hidroeléctrica where we will take our train to the town of Aguas Calientes. Walking time 6 hours. Tours 7º Day:

Day 7 Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes – Choquequirao and Machupicchu

Early at dawn, we will take the first bus to the Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu (2400m) where we will have a guided tour. The excursion is of sufficient pleasant time in an incomparable scenery. Whether by the type of architecture and the meaning of Machu Picchu becoming an enigma that will take your breath away. At the end of the visit, the client will have time to recover or continue with the independent excursion to the summit of Huayna Picchu or to the Temple of the Moon. And then we meet again the whole group in the town of Aguas Calientes, before taking the train back to the city of Cusco.The climate in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu is warm and humid with mosquitoes.Welcome Choquequirao Hike 8 Days

Day 8 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu tours – Cusco tours

Choquequirao & Machupicchu Trek 8 Days

Choquequirao Hike 8 Days .- is made through a remote Inca trail that was frequently used in the time of the Incas to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, with the Chinchaysuyo peoples of the northwestern part of the Tawantinsuyo empire and the route would continue towards the antisuyo, In the course of time it grew and became bigger, without a doubt a place of greater political and administrative importance, probably with a lower religious category in front of Machu Picchu. However, this detail does not detract from the dazzling charm of this citadel on a wild topography, located on the ecological floor of the jungle brow, subtropical climate.

Notes Choquequirao Trek 8 Days

This tour demands a great physical effort and the level of this walk is DIFFICULT so we recommend only for people who already have experience walking through long stretches and high areas.

Starting point: Cusco.
Arrival point: Cusco.
Activities: Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Walking.
Airline tickets: Not included.
Feel free to ask for other services such as hotel, accommodation and other tours.
Tour Name: Choquequirao Hike to Machu Picchu 8 Days

Choquequirao Trek 8 Days.- Choquequirao (sometimes also referred to as Choqequirau or Choquekiraw) is known as the “sacred sister” of Machu Picchu because of its structural and architectural similarity to it.Recently, being partially excavated, it has awakened the interest of the Peruvian government to recover the complex even more and make it a more accessible alternative for tourists interested in learning more about the Choquequirao culture is considered the last Inca refuge. This archaeological complex resisted the Spanish conquerors for decades. You can appreciate the grandeur of his work with perfect architecture and aesthetics.