Choquequirao trek.

Choquequirao means “Cradle of Gold” in Quechua “Inca´s language”, although this is probably not its original name. It is another “Lost City of the Incas” rediscovered but officially late in 20th century. Located high on a ridge spur almost 1750mts above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and surrounded by towering Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks. Chhoquequirao trek is the alternative to visit this place.

Sun God Peru Expeditions invites you to discover it.

Overview

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Overview

This is an awesome trek to appreciate beautiful landscapes and mountains, remotes old villages held in the past century by hacendados, very special Inca town built on top of the hills to honor the great Pachacutec, but overall is not a crowded as other destination for trekkers.

Please Note.- The campsites in this tour are subject to change slightly due physical conditions of each participant and due to circumstances beyond our control including, landslides on the trail, bad weather conditions, etc anyhow we and the crew will do our best to offer you a great hike.

Day 1 :

CUSCO - CACHORA - CAPULIYOQ - CHIKISKA

We leave Cusco at 6:00 am in the morning for the 4 hour drive to Cachora in our private transportation. On the way we will make a stop to enjoy our breakfast admiring the wonderful and amazing Limatambo Canyon, to the right the great Apu –Salkantay and Humantay Mountains, then we will continue to the little village of Cachora where we will get ready to reach CAPULIYOC where we will meet our expedition support crew know as arrieros, we arrange our equipment on mules / horses we will be ready to start a soft hike through this unknow mystery and very historically rich territory. From Capuliyoc (2915m) from where we have our first beautiful views of the Apurimac valley stretching below as well as the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora. We then descend toward Coca Masana (2330m) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Essential to bring a high deet mosquito repellent. Finally we arrive at CHIQUISCA where we will set up camp and spend the night. Your guide will introduce you to this amazing Incaland. Walking poles or wooden sticks are very highly recommended.

4 hours

Lunch, Dinner

Camping

Day 2 :

CHIQUISCA, MARAMPATA

After an early breakfast we will walk for approx 1 hour to arrive to Playa Rosalina near the Apurimac River (1500 m), where we will cross a typical holding bridge then a forest of cactus, agaves and exotic local fruit trees. Here we start a gentle 4 hours gradual climb of 1,400 meters from the shores of the Apurimac river to Marampata (2900m). Here we stop for lunch surround by this beautiful landscape. At the end of this path we will see for the first time, the archaeological complex of Choquequirao. Camping.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Camping

Day 3 :

CHOQUEQUIRAO ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX, SANTA ROSA

Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible ruins of Choquequirao. Our guide will explain the history and importance of the site. After you will have free time to visit the 2 sectors of the complex. Lunch will be offered by your gracious cook in a picnic style. Early in the afternoon we will start the return trek and camp at Santa Rosa Baja.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Camping

Day 4 :

SANTA ROSA, CHIQUISCA, CAPULIYOC

After breakfast we descend for around 1 hour to then we pass the bridge of Apurimac River and ascend for around one hours and forty five minutes up to CHIQUISCA and to CAPULIYOC where our private transport we will waiting for our return back to Cusco.

Breakfast, Lunch