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Day 1: Cusco - Chiquisca
We will leave Cusco at around 7.00 am in our own private
bus, and drive towards Cachora. After driving for two
and a half hours, we will stop in Tarawasi, where we
will visit archaeological remains of an Inca Usno, a
place were ceremonies and celebrations to mother earth
were conducted. We leave Tarawasi and continue along the
road, across the Apurimac River and up again through
Curawasi and to Saywite, our second stop an hour and a
half later. Here we will visit the famous Inca rock that
was believed to be the construction plan for the
Tahuantinsuyo Empire, with carvings of animals
representing the main deities. (Saywite forms part of
the so called route of Wiracocha). From Saywite, we will
continue on to Cachora only 30 minutes away and at 2800
masl. Here we will have our box lunch. In the afternoon
we will climb for two and a half hours towards the Abra
Capuliyoc at 2750 masl, where we will enjoy beautiful
views of the surrounding mountains and the Apurimac
river canyon. Finally, we will then descend two more
hours towards our campsite in Chiquisca.
Day 2: Chiquisca - Choquequirao
We leave Chiquisca as early as 6.00am to go down to the
Rosalina Beach, which will take one hour. We will cross
the Apurimac river and start climbing towards Santa
Rosa, zigzagging up a steep slope. This climb will take
an approximated 2h, and it is important that we leave
early so that the heat does not make it more difficult
than it has to be. During a half an hour break, those
who wish may try Cambray, a local sugar cane extract.
Afterwards, we will climb slowly for two and a half
hours until we reach our lunch spot in Marampata. From
here we will walk two more hours to reach the
Choquequirao archaeological complex, at about 3:30 in
the afternoon. We will set up camp and enjoy some free
time to explore the terraces and buildings. When the sun
starts to set, you might want to sit and contemplate the
canyon, where condors are sometimes spotted.
Day 3: Choquequirao - Rosalina Beach
During the morning, we will enjoy a complete guided tour
of the Choquequirao complex. We will visit the high
parts (Hanan), and the lower parts (Urin), and some
areas that are still covered in wild foliage and ready
to be restored into the way it was when the Incas owned
it. After the tour we will start our walk back towards
Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch. Then we will
continue on to Rosalina Beach at 1450 masl. After the 2h
descent, we might have time to take a refreshing dip in
the waters of the Apurimac River. We will camp and dine
here.
Day 4: Rosalina Beach - Cachora
We will leave as early as 6.00am to start the two to
three hour climb to Chiquisca to then make our way back
to the Abra Capuliyoc. After lunch, we will continue on
our two hour return route to Cachora, where there will
be a private bus waiting to take us back to Cusco.
Estimated arrival time around 9.00pm.
Standard Choquequirao Trek Includes
- Round trip transportation Private bus from Cusco to
Cachora
- Professional Guide English speaking.
- Cook In charge of meal preparation
- Horses for carry tents and cooking equipment (including
horsemen)
- Meals 4 Breakfasts/ 4 Lunches/ 4 Dinners/ Snacks
- Double occupancy tents (Doite)
- Rolling mattress
- Dinner tent
- Toilet tent
- Kitchen tent
- Tables, seats, table set and fist aids kit.
Things to bring
- Large duffel bag, Daypack, 2000-2500 cu. in. to carry
your camera, water bottles, sweater, etc.
- Sleeping bag minimum -5°C
- Clothing midweight fleece or wool sweater, fleece
pants or tights, midweight thermal underwear tops and
bottom, synthetic or wool, hiking pants, hiking shorts,
long-sleeve shirts, T-shirts, underwear and casual socks,
hiking socks, liner socks, swimsuit, sun hat, bandana,
wool or fleece gloves, rain poncho.
- Sturdy hiking boots, sandals for use in town or
campsites
- Water bottle(s) or hydration system, flashlight,
pocket knife or multi-tool, 1 roll of toilet paper,
sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm,
toiletry kit, personal first-aid kit (personal
medication), insect repellent, several Ziploc plastic
bags to put all your clothing and accessories
- Camera, film and spare batteries, reading and writing
materials, binoculars.
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