THE SISTER OF MACHU PICCHU

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREKKING

DURATION4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

FROMUPON REQUEST

DIFFICULTY

CHALLENGING

CODE: CSQ-CHO-04D

Cusco Adventure

TECHNICAL PACKAGE

Crossing the imposing Apurimac Canyon to reach the sacred terraces of Choquequirao is one of the most authentic experiences in the Andes. This trek combines Inca history, biodiversity, and the challenge of one of the deepest canyons in the world.

DURATION4 Days

STARTCusco

TYPETrekking & Cultural

DESTINATIONChoquequirao

LATITUDE13° 23' 21" S

LONGITUDE72° 52' 33" W

4 Days

Timeline

DAY 01

CUSCO - SAYWITE - CHIKISCA

Departure from Cusco (7:00 am). Visit to the Saywite Stone (ceremonial water center). Transfer to Capuliyoc. 3-hour descent to Chikisca (1930 masl) in the Apurimac Canyon.

DAY 02

CHIKISCA - MARAMPATA

Descent to Playa Rosalinas (Apurimac River). Demanding ascent passing through Santa Rosa to the village of Marampata (2920 masl). Accommodation in rustic lodges.

DAY 03

CHOQUEQUIRAO ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

Main day. 1h 40min hike to the citadel. Guided visit: Main Plaza, Ceremonial Temple, Qolcas, and Llama Sector. Lunch and return to Marampata.

DAY 04

MARAMPATA - CAPULIYOC - CUSCO

Early descent to the Apurimac River to avoid the heat. Final ascent to Capuliyoc to visualize the entire path walked. Return to Cusco by transport (4 hours).

REF: SRV-INC