Overview
Altitude : 1500 – 3030 meters
High season : Year round
Duration : 4 days – 3 nights
Difficulty level: Medium – Difficult
Choquequirao, the “Sacred Sister” of Machu Picchu. The only way to reach this citadel is a 4-day trek, going along the deep canyon of Apurimac, in the middle of snow-capped mountains and humid forests with very rich flora and fauna.
Choquequirao from Cachora requires a steep descent from almost 3200 meters down to the Apurimac River at 1200 meters, followed by an even steeper ascent up to the ruins. The site is perched a magnificent 1150 meters above the Apurimac, surrounded by densely-forested mountain slopes in the shadow of the huge, snowcapped Salkantay massif. In recent years, the ruins have been partially-cleared by Peruvian archaeologists, and can be easily explored by those intrepid enough to undertake the demanding trek required to get there.
Do not miss:
- Discover the archaeological site of Choquequirao, a wonder of Inca architecture still unknown to the general public.
- Cross-varied and sumptuous landscapes and commune with the Andean nature.
- Go and meet local people and discover their agricultural knowledge and traditions.
Trek Summary
Day 1: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca
Day 2: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao
Day 3: Choquequirao – Marampata – Playa Rosalina – Chiquisca
Day 4: Chiquisca – Capuliyoq – Cachora – Cusco
