Choquequirao 4 Days / 3 Nights
Tiempo
6D / 5N
Altura
2547 MSNM
Tipo
TREKKING
Alimentación
ALMUERZO
Precio:
USD: $322
CHOQUEQUIRAO means -in Quechua- “the Cradle of Gold” and constitutes an archaeological complex of Inca origin. The mysterious and dazzling Inca city is situated in the beautiful landscape of the Vilcabamba range, over the right bank of the Apurimac River canyon.
Dense forest covered for many years and has just recently revealed. Choquequirao was the dwelling of the last rebel Incas of Vilcabamba and like Machupicchu the spanish were thought never to have discovered it.
This route offers us diverse ecosystems . We will enjoy beautiful views of the snowcapped peaks of the Vilcabamba range. It consists of 9 separate stone built architectural groups, with large enclosures, buildings with trapezoidal doorways and niches, as well as many agricultural terraces and irrigation channels.
Itinerary
DAY ONE. CUSCO- CACHORA- MIRADOR. /-/L/D/
Departure from hotel on private transport.. We pass through the tows of Anta, Limatambo, Curahuasi, Tarawasi and visit the archaeological site of Saywite from this point (kilometers 155) , we turn off from the main road and after 4 hours arrive at the village of Cachora, located at an altitude of 2785 meters above sea level, we now begin trekking and hike for 4 hours to reach our first campsite.
DAY TWO. MIRADOR-PLAYA ROSALINA (APURIMAC RIVER CANYON)- SANTA ROSA. /B/L/D/
After breakfast we continue the trail down hill to the Apurimac River, where we cross a bridge and begin to ascend the trail, we campsite in Santa Rosa.
DAY THREE. SANTA ROSA-MARANPATA- CHOQUEQUIRAO. /B/L/D/
After breakfast we hike to Maranpata, we ascend to the beautiful complexo f Choquequirao 3250 meters above sea level. Along the way we will have spectacular views of the landscapes that surrounds this fantastic Inca site. We have a guided tour for 3 hours.
DAY FOUR. CHOQUEQUIRAO- MARANPATA-PLAYON ROSALINA-SANTA ROSA- CACHORA- CUSCO. /B/L/-/
Hike back to Cachora, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Return to Cusco.
Included
INCLUDED
- Transfer from Cusco-Cachora-Cusco in private bus.
- Professional tour guide.
- Cook.
- Camp staff.
- Admition ticket to Choquequirao ruins
- Plentiful meals 3 b, 3 l, 3 d
- Snacks
- Muleters and Horses to carry equipment and small baggage.
- Camping equipment
- First Aid Kit.
- Oxigen bottle
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Breakfast first day.
- Dinner last day.
- Tips
Recomendations
Recomendations
- Backpack or duffle bag
- Warm clothing/Thermals
- Trekking shoes
- Wool socks
- Sunscreen and hat
- Flashlight
- Sleeping bag
- Rain gear (Nov-Mar)
- Insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Day pack
- Personal Medical Kit.
