Choquequirao Trekking in 5 days

Previous day: 

Meeting with the tour guide to explain the trekking.

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora – Marampata (L, D) 

5.00 a.m. We left Cusco in a private mobility that will take us until the little town of Cachora. There our carriers and mules for the load will be waiting for us. We’ll be walking approximately 7 hours, lowering the tube of the Apurímac until Chiquisca to 1800 meters.

After crossing the bridge the ascent of approximately 5 hours begins, until arriving at Maranpata where we will encamp.

Day 2: Choquequirao (B, L, D)

After a succulent breakfast we began our way for couple of hours until Choquequirao where we will encamp.

We will visit the archaeological complex of Choquequirao.

Day 3: Choquequirao - Santa Rosa - Chiquisca (B, L, D)

In the morning after the breakfast we are going to begin the reduction until Santa Rosa, where we will have lunch. Approximately 6 hours during the day until Chiquisca.

Day 4: Chiquisca - Cachora - Cusco (B)

After the breakfast we began the ascent of 3 hours plus 2 hours walk more in plane until Cachora, where a private transport will be waiting to return us to Cusco, arriving at 6.00 p.m.

Choquequirao is located in the Southeastern part of the Cusco city, between the department of Cusco and the department of Apurímac; this is a magnificent variant to know instead of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In a long five days walk, mountains with variety of flora and fauna will be combined. The ruins have been cleaned today partially by COPESCO, the governmental institution responsible for the tourism in Peru. In the route to Choquequirao, climate is varied, from inter Andean warm zone, to forest eyebrow.

The Choquequirao name means “Gold Cradle”, and this city is considered, like sister of Machu Picchu by its similarities. Both are to 1500 meters over a river: Choquequirao - river Apurímac and Machu Picchu - Urubamba River. It was an administrative and religious center. It covers more than 8 hectares and only a single third have been discovered. The archaeologists discover more every day.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A small backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
A big backpack with: Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Small towel
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
Sandals for relax moments
Flashlight, camera, binoculars, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Gloves, scarf, handkerchiefs
Sun block, after-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET
Toilet paper
Personal first-aid kit
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please beware that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far.
Cash in soles and/or US$ (no ATM machines in Cachora)
Optional: walking sticks or poles
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers