- Cusco, Perú.
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4-day trek along the Inca Trail to Choquequirao, a remote and spectacular archaeological site nestled in the Peruvian Andes. This trek offers a journey through rugged terrain, ancient Inca pathways, and breathtaking landscapes.
Begin your trek from Cachora village, descending into the Apurimac Canyon and then ascending to Choquequirao. Explore the expansive ruins of Choquequirao, often referred to as the «sister» of Machu Picchu but less visited, with terraced hillsides, ceremonial plazas, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Led by experienced guides, this trek provides an immersive experience into Inca history and culture, away from the crowds. With comfortable camping accommodations and meals included, this expedition promises a challenging yet rewarding adventure through one of Peru’s most impressive archaeological treasures over four unforgettable days.
Choquequirao, which means «Cradle of Gold», is an Inca citadel located between the foothills of the snow-capped Salkantay. These archaeological remains include buildings and terraces distributed on several levels. Known as the «sacred sister» of Machu Picchu due to its similarities, Choquequirao offers a specialized trekking experience that allows you to explore wild and little-known places.
At Tours Peru Machupicchu – Tour Operator, we specialize in carefully designed and unique adventure excursions. Since our inception, we have firmly believed that challenges build character, which is why we created our first series of adventure trips for hikers. Over the years, we have accumulated experience and founded our company, Tierra Sagrada Aventuras – Tours Peru Machu Picchu, with the philosophy of creating memorable trips in safe environments and impressive natural settings.
We strive to offer a unique and enriching travel experience for all our clients. The comments and suggestions of travelers who have traveled Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, whether by train or car, are essential for us. Thanks to these opinions on platforms such as TripAdvisor, we feel motivated to continually improve our services and innovate our itineraries.
We offer the most frequent departures of any agency in Cusco for the challenging 4 and 8 day treks to Choquequirao and Machu Picchu.
We will pick up participants from their hotels in Cusco at 5:00 am Our initial destination will be the district of Cachora, where we will arrive at approximately 10:00 am There we will prepare the equipment and load it on mules and/or horses. From this point, we can contemplate the imposing snow-capped mountains of the majestic Padrayoc, which reaches an altitude of 5,482 meters above sea level. The first day of the hike will cover a distance of 21.70 km, offering us panoramic views of Wayna Cachora in the distance.
During the journey, we will experience a variety of landscapes, from cliffs to snowy landscapes. We will stop for lunch at the Capuliyoc viewpoint around 1:00 pm, from where we will descend through the grassland sector until we reach our camp in Chiquisca. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to admire the Apurimac Canyon with its impressive abysses. We will end the day with dinner and rest at our camp.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at 6:00 am, we will begin our walk on the Choquequirao trek.
We will descend to Rosalinas beach, located at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. Then, we will cross the modern bridge and begin to ascend towards our next stop in Santa Rosa. After a brief rest, we will continue ascending until we reach Marampata, where we will have our lunch. This section marks the end of our steep climb. From Marampata, we will enjoy an impressive panoramic view that encompasses Choquequirao, Huanipaca, Los Nevados and the Apurímac Canyon with its beautiful waterfalls.
After a brief nap, we will continue our walk to the Choquequirao Archaeological Complex, where we will make an initial visit to familiarize ourselves with the site. Then, we will set up our camp and enjoy dinner.
At 6:00 am we will visit the archaeological group again to explore in detail the importance of each sector and the functions they fulfilled. It is common to observe the flight of condors and enjoy the magical landscape at dawn. After the visit, we will return to our camp to have breakfast. Then we will prepare our luggage to begin the return along the same path, where we will be able to appreciate the diverse flora and fauna. We will pass again through Marampata, Santa Rosa (where we will have lunch), Rosalina beach and finally we will arrive at Chiquisca, where we will camp and have dinner.
Early, after breakfast at 5:00 am, we will continue our walk towards the Cachora district. Along the way, we will be able to appreciate again the imposing snow-capped peaks of the majestic Padrayoc and the impressive Apurimac Canyon. We will stop for lunch at the Capuliyoc viewpoint and then continue our walk until we reach the Cachora district. From there, we will take our return bus to the city of Cusco, expecting to arrive at approximately 8:00 pm.
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An important note for the 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail Choquequirao Trek tours is that, the night before the start of the tour, an informative talk will be held at your hotel. During this session, our professional guide will provide important details about the trek and answer any questions you may have. This briefing is crucial to ensure that all participants are prepared and have a satisfactory experience during the walk.
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