Cusco – Cachora – Capuliyoc – Santa Rosa

Cusco - Before dawn, we embark on our adventure, starting with breakfast at the hotel around 5 am. Ensure you bring all your trekking gear. We then journey to the village of Cachora, a 4-hour drive from Cusco to the trailhead. Continuing towards the Cunyac Bridge between Cusco and Apurimac, we arrive at Cachora (2800 masl) and Capuliyoc (2900 masl). Here, we meet our horsemen and get our first view of the distant Choquequirao complex. We begin our descent along a winding trail over the Apurimac canyon for 4 hours, passing through the small hamlets of Cocamasana and Chiquisca in the lower valley. The climate is warm and sunny, and the dry season is dusty. We have lunch before ascending towards the Santa Rosa hamlet, with a lunch spot at Playa Rosalinda (1500 masl). After a nap, we ascend for about 2 hours to Santa Rosa (2100 masl), our first base camp. Choquequirao Trek Classic Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camp, Santa Rosa 2100 masl Climate: warm and sunny Distance Travelled: Approximately 12km Hiking time: 6 hours

Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao

Choquequirao - A day filled with excitement as we climb to the ancient city with the highest views of the expansive landscape. After a light breakfast around 6:00 am, we hike up to Marampata (2850 masl) at a slow pace for about 3 hours. We observe the dense vegetation along the way and arrive at Marampata beside Chunchumayo for a refreshing short rest. You’ll see many orchids, colorful flowers, birds, and mammals. Marampata, our beautiful base camp, offers a lunch spot with a top view of the mountains and the great Inca complex called “Choquequirao city” (3000 masl). From lunch, it’s a 2-hour hike along the Inca trail with impressive views of Choquequirao and its surroundings. In the afternoon, we recommend visiting with fewer clouds and clearer views of the mountain ranges. We set up tents near Choquequirao (2950 masl) for our base camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camp, Choquequirao 3000 masl Climate: warm and windy Distance Travelled: Approximately 8km Hiking time: 5 hours

Choquequirao – Marampata – Chiquisca

Choquequirao - Waking up in the Andes is a delight, following our pathfinder instincts. A quick breakfast amidst the wildlife in Choquequirao is a treat at sunrise. We arrive at the archaeological site to enjoy the stunning views of the deep canyons and possibly see a condor flying nearby. We walk towards the Choquequirao archaeological complex, a one-hour walk to explore the site with our guide’s mystical knowledge. After 3 hours of exploration, we start our return journey along the same trail, descending for 2 hours, crossing the Apurimac river, and ascending for 1 hour to Chiquisca base camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Camp, Chiquisca 1950 masl Climate: warm and sunny Distance Travelled: Approximately 13km Hiking time: 7 hours

Chiquisqa – Capuliyoc – Cusco

Cusco - Our final Andean breakfast is special, accompanied by the sound of the river. We return along the same route to Capuliyoc (2800 masl). The climb back is gentle, allowing us to appreciate condors, Andean life, and snow-capped mountains. We share our trekking experiences as we ascend for about 2 hours to the Capuliyoc pass (2915 masl). Along the way, we observe exotic flora and fauna and the majestic Apurimac canyon. At Capuliyoc, where the climbing path ends, we have lunch with the last views of the Apurimac valley and Choquequirao Trek Classic. The total climbing time is approximately 4 hours. In the afternoon, we drive back to Cusco, arriving around 6 p.m., and transfer passengers to their hotel. End of services. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Climate: warm and sunny Distance Travelled: Approximately 9 km Hiking time: 5 hours

• First Aid
• Entrance Fees
• Bi-Lingual Guide (English and Spanish)
• All Transport
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

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The Choquequirao ruins were most likely built during the reign of the Inca king, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. They are considered to be the last bastion of resistance and refuge of the Sons of the Sun, who fled from the city of Cusco when it was under siege in 1535. Led by Manco Inca Yupanqui, they took refuge in Choquequirao. Presumably, the place was used as both a check point to access the Vilcabamba Area, and as a cultural and religious centre.

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