Description
Choquequirao and Machu picchu They are two of the most important Inca archaeological centers.
the complex of Choquequirao It is made up of nine sectors, among which the religious political center, the system of fountains and channels with aqueducts, and the group of the covers stand out.
From an aerial view or at a certain distance, it is easy to distinguish the typical Inca terraces that make up the largest constructions of Choquequirao. A temple, some administrative buildings and rooms for the main administrators and advisors, which were located around the central square.
Towards the outskirts of the center of the citadel, the rooms used by the rest of the population stand out, which are grouped together in a small village. In Choquequirao there are numerous irrigation canals, and aqueducts for the supply of drinking water.
Despite the weather and inclement weather, most of the buildings of the “Sacred Sister” of Machu picchu They are well preserved, and their restoration will last, according to some connoisseurs who are in charge of them, even several more years.
What is the itinerary of our Trek Choquequirao?
Day 01: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquiska
We leave Cusco At 5 a.m. Via bus by a 4hrs trip, passing through the Cunyac, Curahuasi and Sayhuite bridge until you reach Cachora at 2850 m. where we left the bus; After a good break, the 5-hour walk begins. downhill to reach the Chiquiska camp.
stay overnight
Day 02: Chiquiska – Choquequirao
On this day we ascend until we reach Marampata 2850 m.a.s.l. , then we head through a flat road enjoying the beautiful landscape of flora and fauna, we arrive at Choquequirao (3030m..s.n.m.); at 3:00 p.m. approx. , propitious time to be able to observe the flight of the Condor in the deep valley of Apurimac, this day we make a walk of 8 hours
Day 03: Choquequirao – Chiquiska
Camp Chiquiska very early we visited the whole group Archaeological of Choquequirao. after 3h. We began to descend to Rosalinas beach, in this place we can enjoy a refreshing bath and then continue to our Chiquiska camp.
Walk 7 hours.
Day 04: Chiquiska – Cachora – Cusco
This last day of walking through the Apurimac Valley will require a last ascent effort to reach Cachora and take our bus back to Cusco.
7 hour walk.
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