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CHOQUEQUIRAO 5 DAYS

Choquequirao Trek 5 Days

DESCRIPTION

Description:

This sister city of Machu Picchu still holds hidden secrets.
In ancient times, Peru was ruled by the powerful Inca Empire, a civilization that created impressive architecture that remains to this day. The famous Machu Picchu, haven been built by the Incas on a much older megalithic enclave, being one of the most famous examples of their skill and mastery. However, Machu Picchu is not the only monument built by the Incas. There are also others lesser known, but still equally impressive. One of them is Choquequirao (‘Cradle of Gold’), which still holds hidden secrets as archaeologists have only managed to scratch the surface of everything that remains hidden underground.

Choquequirao is also known as the “sister” of Machu Picchu, since it is similar its organizational structure and architecture. Choquequirao is located in the foothills of the Wilkapampa Mountains, in the province of La Convencion in the northwest of the Cusco region. The city became known to Europeans when it was discovered by the Spanish explorer Juan Arias Díaz in 1710. While Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 and excavated the following year, it is estimated that only a third of Choquequirao has been excavated: the rest is left hidden and waiting to be revealed.

Like Machu Picchu, Choquequirao is centered on a high hill with an even higher mountain behind it and a bluff jutting over the site. In addition, below each city runs a sacred river. At the height of the Inca Empire, Choquequirao may have functioned as a provincial administrative center and a vital link between the Amazon jungle and Cusco. There has also been speculation that Choquequirao served as a pilgrimage center for ceremonial events within the region. There is also evidence that Choquequirao was an important center for the cultivation and distribution of coca. (Source: Ancient Origins)

ITINERARY

1st Day: Cusco – Cachora – Chiquisca (3350 – 2800 – 1930m)

Depart from Cusco at 5:30am to the town of Cachora (2850m), where we will meet with the mules and the arrieros who mind them and help to haul the camp equipment. We will travel through the Capuliyoc Pass (2800m), with its inrecible view of the snowy Padreyoc and the deep canyon Apurímac. We later descend to Chiquisca (1930m), where we will camp for the night.

Hiking time: 7 hours in warm weather with mosquitoes

2nd Day: Chiquisca – Playa Rosalina – Marampata – Choquequirao (1930 – 1550 – 2850 – 3033m)

After breakfast, we will hike down to Rosalina Beach (1500m) where we will prepare for our ascent to the Marampata community (2850m). After, we’ll reach the Choquequirao archeological complex, where we will spend the sunset enveloped in the great mysteries of the location and search for the flight of the condor. Our campsite is located 25 minutes before Choquequirao (3033m).

Hiking time: 7 hours in warm and cold weather

3rd Day: Choquequirao

In the mist of a spectacular sunrise, we’ll set out to Choquequirao and admire the sites and recent archaeological excavations. Currently Choquequirao, “the Cradle of Gold”, has been 30% restored, with the remaining parts being a puzzle to uncover from beneath local flora. After our tour, you will have time to discover more of the site as we spend the night in the same Choquequirao camp.

Hiking time: 6 hours in warm weather with mosquitoes

4th Day: Choquequirao – Marampata – Playa Rosalina – Chiquisca (3033 – 2850 – 1550 – 3350m)

After breakfast, we’ll return to Marampata (2850m) before reaching Rosalina Beach (1550m), and eventually camping for the night at Chiquisca (1930m).

Hiking time: 6 hours in warm weather with mosquitoes

5th Day: Chiquisca – Capuliyoc – Cachora – Cusco (1930 – 2850 – 2800 – 3350m)

In the morning we ascend through the Capuliyoc Pass (2850m), where we will have a break to soak in the majestic Apurímac Canyon, and, with some luck, the flight of the condor. After the Capuliyoc Pass, the rest of the trek is more or less flat until we arrive at the town of Cachora, where our transportation will be waiting to bring us back to Cusco (3350m).

Hiking time: 7 hours

ADDITIONAL

What do you need to bring?

Small backpack, sleeping bag, clothing for warm and cold weather (such as fleece and a hard shell), long pants, hiking shoes, hiking poles, rain poncho, hat, scarf, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hand sanitizer. Bottle of water and purifying tablets. Camera (wrapped in a plastic bag), flashlight, and batteries. Small snacks, such as chocolate bars and dried fruit. Original passport and extra money in Soles.

Included

Private transport from your hotel to the town of Cachora
Professional grade camping gear (We use professional tents such as Doite, Modelo Himalaya, extra light/4.5kgs and Doite, Modelo Cima 4/4.5kgs; both of which are wide enough for 2 campers. Sleeping pads, a dining tent with table and chairs, and a toilet tent are also provided)
Meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, with vegetarian options available)
Bilingual, professional guide
Cook and assistants
Mules and their minders, for camping gear and personal belongings (a maximum of 10kg per guest)
Horse in case of emergency (with 3 or more participants)
Admission to the Choquequirao archeological complex
Return transportation from Cachora to Cusco
First aid kits and supplemental oxygen

Not Included

Sleeping bag (if you do not have one of your own, we can offer one for rental)

POLICIES

Policies:

Para todas las solicitudes de reservas de Camino Inca y Choquequirao, se requiere un depósito del 50%.

- El saldo se paga hasta 3 días antes de iniciar el itinerario de viaje.
- Para el descuento como estudiante: se requiere una copia escaneada de la tarjeta de estudiante (ISIC), este debe ser válido de 6 meses en adelante, por la temporada que desea hacer el camino inca y/u otros servicios. En el caso de no recibir la copia del carnet de estudiante (ISIC), junto con el formulario de reserva, nosotros procederemos hacer la compra del ingreso como adulto.
- Los gastos de cancelación se aplicarán según la política de cancelación, aplicando el porcentaje como se muestra a continuación. Las reservas podrían ser canceladas con menos de 15 días antes de la fecha de salida, sujetos a nuestra política de cancelación:

Periodo de cancelación escrita antes de la salida

+ – 30 days

15-10 days

9-7 days

6 days or less

Porcentaje de pago por la cancelación

50%

60%

80%

100%

Los permisos no son transferibles y no se puede modificar la fecha de ingreso.

- Si durante el programa de viaje, el viajero abandona la excursión a causa de la altitud, salud y/u otros factores, no se concederá ningún reembolso.

- Ciertos servicios podrían ser interrumpidos o incluso cancelados debido a las condiciones climatológicas (desastres naturales) o manifestaciones públicas. Por lo tanto, los servicios adicionales como los hoteles, tickets de tren (compañías responsables: Peru Rail e Inka Rail) y otros quedaran fuera de control y estos no serán reembolsados.

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