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Choquequirao Trek takes you to the lesser known yet a prominent Inca ruin of Choquequirao Peru. This four day trek with an English speaking local tour guide will give you an extensive insight into the Andean traditions and Peruvian history.
Often referred to as the Sacred Sister City of Machu Picchu, Choquequirao holds plenty of mystery which you will uncover on this guided tour with us.
Join us as a couple or in group to discover this fascinating Lost City of the Incas nestled high up in the Peruvian Andes.
4 Days 3 Nights
40.5 km / 37.5 miles.
Easy
3400 m.a.s.l
Trekking Nature & Culture
02 Min - 08 Max
Choquequirao Trek is one of the most popular alternative treks in Cusco. Although this four day Classic Choquequirao Trek does not take you to Machu Picchu, the trek has gained a lot of popularity among travelers in South America.
Choquequirao Peru, the Inca Ruin was built in the same era as Machu Picchu, also by the Inca Emperor Pachacuti. Both Choquequirao and Machu Picchu have similar architecture and are popularly known as “Sacred Sister Cities”.
The name Choquequirao in Quechua means “Cradle of Gold”. It nestles on a hill top at 3033 meters above sea level (9951 ft.).
When the Spanish invaded Peru, the Incas abandoned the complex and moved to the jungle. Due to its remote location, high up in the Quriwayrachina mountain range, the Spanish could not conquer it.
The whole complex gradually got covered under thick encroaching jungle. Its existence was unknown until 1710 when a Spanish explorer, Juan Arias Diaz found it when he was resting his mules after a prospecting trek.
However, in the 1970s the local authorities began excavating the ruins. In fact till date, a third of the entire complex has been excavated and is open for visitors. Even today when you visit Choquequirao Ruins, you will feel like you are the first one to find it.
Although Choquequirao Peru can be visited anytime of the year, the best time to visit is between March and November, during the dry season.
Hiking to Choquequirao is challenging. The trek starts with a downhill hike and takes you up the hill. This follows with another set of downhill and uphill hikes to reach the complex. To enhance tourism to Choquequirao, local authorities are planning to install a cable car from the nearby village.
During the trek, you will be experiencing a diverse weather condition. Due to the difficulty in getting to the complex, it just attracts a handful of tourists a day.
The trek however, offers staggering views of the Apurimac canyon. The region is home to several distinct species of flora and fauna. All the way through the trek, you will be rewarded with picturesque sights of highland valleys and villages snuggled amidst the snow capped Andean peaks. You will also have the opportunity to see the famous “flight of the Andean condors”.
Please note that this is a high altitude hike. We highly recommend that you spend a few days in Cusco before the trek to acclimate and avoid altitude sickness.
We can operate this trek on any day of your choice as long as we have a minimum of two trekkers. All departures are 100% GUARANTEED once your booking is confirmed. To Confirm and Secure the booking, kindly fill the booking form
Availability: Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We wont Cancel your Trip !!!
(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): (Group Size: 02 Minimum – 06 ppl Average – 08ppl Maximum)
Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Persons Minimum)
If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.
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