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The archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAO is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails.
CHOQUEQUIRAO is located in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, The Convention province of the departament of Cusco.
It is named in different ways: Choquequiraw , Choquekirao , Chokekirao , Choqekirao , Choquekirau, Choquekiraw , Chokekiraw .
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 Choquequirao.

Trek Itinerary:

= Tent     = Breakfast     = Lunch     = Dinner    

  Day 1:   Cusco - Cachora - Chikisca
  We leave Cusco early in the morning to journey by road to the small village of Cachora. On the way we will have an opportunity to visit Saywite, a fascinating and unique Inca site some 47 kilometres from Abancay. Saywite is a limestone outcrop about four metres in diameter on which the Incas carved a model of their empire, Tawantinsuyo. The stone, upon which images of the flora, fauna, topography and customs of the empire of the sun were traced, was used in ceremonies dedicated to the worship of water. Several other similar rock outcrops lie scattered across the surrounding area, along the vestiges of an Inca highway.
On arriving to Cachora , we will be met by our mule drivers, who will load our gear on the horses and mules before we begin our first day’s hike. With the great Salkantay massif in front of us on the other side of the canyon, we will head along the edge of the Apurímac canyon, with the river almost 2000 metres below us. About halfway through the day, we will begin the winding descent to our first campsite, Chikisca.

  Day 2:   Chikisca - Choquequirao
  Today we will make the steep 1800 metres ascent up to the ruins of Choquequirao. The path will lead us through dense cloud forest for about two hours, when we will finally get our first view of the citadel on a spur ahead of us. Another two hours walking, with Choquequirao now almost constantly in sight, leads us to our destination. Here we will have the rest of the day to relax, explore the ruins and, hopefully, see some condors. These great Andean birds, with a wingspan of up to three metres, tend to rise up from the floor of the canyon on the afternoon thermals, providing visitors on the central plaza of Choquequirao with a magnificent show.
That night, after an unforgettable sunset and a good meal, we will camp close to the ruins.

  Day 3:   Choquequirao - Chikisca
    We will begin with a visit of the most interesting sections of the archeological site of Choquequirao. With some luck we can spot condors. These great Andean birds often soar up from the canyon floor on the morning and afternoon thermals, providing visitors on the central plaza of Choquequirao a magnificent show.Today we bid farewell to Choquequirao and begin our descent to the Apurímac river, crossing the bridge again and beginning the ascent to Cachora before camping for the night above the river in a small glade of trees.

  Day 4:   Chikisca - Cachora - Cusco
    An early start today will help us to avoid the worst of the heat in the canyon and guarantee us some magnificent views of the Apurímac and the surrounding peaks. We will arrive in Cachora around lunchtime, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.
Transfer to hotel.


Included:
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning
  • Choquequirao entrance fees
  • Official English speaking guide
  • All camping & cooking equipment, all food
  • Mules & Muleteers
  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Not included:
  • Breakfast on the first morning. Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service. If not, we stop at the town of Cachora before starting the trek where you’ll have the opportunity to have breakfast.
  • Sleeping bag (rental from US $ 2.00 per day, + US $ 4.00 for obligatory laundry)



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