AUSANGATE PERU, Peruvian Tour Operator E.I.R.L.

Choquequirao Trail Peru 5 Days / 4 Nights

Description: Choquequirao Trail Peru

Choquequirao Complex is very interesting and one of the most popular treks in Cusco area. Choquequiraw is situated in the spur of the mountain range of Salkantay, over 3030m surrounded by the Apus of Yamana, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasiyo and Panta, on the left bank of Apurimac river. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. The reasons are many: The fantastic nature with valleys, snow-capped mountains and great variety of plants, birds and animals. Choquequiraw is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire". Visitors can view a complex hydraulic system, most likely for domestic, ceremonial and agricultural use. The geographic location of Choquequirao in reference to other complexes of the same period would tend to indicate that its function was that of an Inca enclave toward the valleys of the Apurímac River. There are many similarities between Choquequirao and Machu Picchu.

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Coca Masana - Playa Rosalina

We will pick up you early from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. and then we will continue by bus about 4 hours and 30 minutes to Cachora town at 8:30 a.m., where we will enjoy breakfast and meet up with our wranglers and arrange our equipment, mules and horses. Where we will start to hiking about 2 hours to Capuliyoc (2,915 meters/9,564 feet above sea level) where we can enjoy our first beautiful views of the Apurimac Valley stretching out below and the snow-capped peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora above. Then we will descend toward Coca Masana (2,330 meters/7,644 feet above sea level) where the climate becomes noticeably warmer and the flora and fauna begin to change. Finally we arrive at Playa Rosalina at 1,550 meters/5,085 feet above seal level, right beside the raging Apurimac River, where we will set up camp and spend the night. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 2: Playa Rosalina – Choquequirao

We wake up a little early and then we enjoy our breakfast, after that we will continue climb a steep trail. Our 5-hours hike will take us to Raqaypata beside the Chunchullumayo River, where we will enjoy a late lunch and a well-deserved rest. Along the way, we will have the chance to see orchids, wild flowers, and many kinds of bird species. From Raqaypata to Choquequirao (3,035 meters/9,957 feet above sea level) it is a 2-hour and 30 minutes hike, and we will arrive at the Choquequirao archaeological site in time to enjoy the sunset and maybe even to see a condor flying nearby. Our campsite will be just outside the Choquequirao ruins. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 3: Choquequirao – Raqaypata

After to enjoy our breakfast we will be dedicated to exploring the incredible Choquequirao archeological complex. Our guide will explain the history and the importance of the site, and afterwards we will have free time to visit the various sectors of the archeological complex and also we have enough time for to take pictures and film and in the afternoon we will start the return trek to Raqaypata, where we make a camp. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 4: Raqaypata – Chikisca

After to enjoy a good breakfast we will continue our return journey, beginning with a steep descent down to the Apurimac River where we will stop and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will climb for approximately 4 hours and then make camp at Coca Masana. - chikisca. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 5: Chikisca - Cachora – Cusco

Will be the last day of our trek. We will be able to appreciate the canyon of the Apurimac River as we follow a new trail that crosses the throat of the canyon. We will have an impressive view of the canyon from Wayna Qalli - considered to be one of the most spectacular in South America. We will ultimately arrive at Cachora and take our bus back to Cusco. Breakfast/Lunch

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