MAGICO“CHOKEQUIRAO TO MACHUPICCHU”

BY: HENRY QUISPE CUSI & CORDILLERA TREK PERU

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Chokequirao Inka´s City

• Chokequirao, is the second most important archeological site in Cusco region. It has a connection with the last Inca city of Vilcabamba and with Machu Picchu. It is in the middle of different Inca roads that traversed all of the Inca empire. 

The highest point of the trek is Yanama pass at 4800 msnm/15900 feet after which we descent to the subtropical area, where we walk along coffee and banana plantations before arriving at Aguas Calientes. The last day is devoted to exploring the Lost City of Incas - Machu Picchu. You must join us on this unforgettable and challenging adventure.

DURATION : 08 Days / 07 NightsDISTANCE : 110 kmALTITUDE : MIN. & MAX. 1550 msnm - 4800 msnmLEVEL : Difficult - moderateSTART : Cusco – CachoraFINISH : Machu Picchu – Cusco

“CHOKEQUIRAO TO MACHUPICCHU” 08 DIAS y 07 NOCHES

Chokequirao Trek

Day 1 Cusco- Cachora – Chikisqa.

We depart Cusco at early in BUS for a 4 hour drive to the charming village of Cachora.

Day 1 Cusco- Cachora – Chikisqa.

Situated on the edge of the Apurimac canyon and surrounded by impressive snowcapped peaks.

Hike to Capuliyoc (2915 metres/ 9561 feet).

From CAPULIYOC, first beautiful views of the “Apurimac Canion”, stretching below as well as the snow-capped

peaks of Padrayoc and Wayna Cachora.

Horses and horseman, during the trek.

Total hiking time day 01 is about five hours.

View, In the “Apurimac - Canion”. 

1ª. Accommodation:

Camping at Chikisqa 1950 m .

Day 2

Chikisqa – Choquequirao Ruins

Departing early, we descend to the magnificent Apurimac River (1550 metres/ 5084 feet) before beginning our climb to Santa Rosa and then onto Maranpata where we will have lunch. The climb from the river takes about 4 hours and is tough. From our lunch spot we can see the ruins of Choquequirao, from here we have two hours more hike to the ruins. (3110 metres/ 10120 feet) We will spend the late evening in the ruins, where we will watch the sunset and have the chance to see condors. Accommodation: Camping at Choquequirao campsite 3033m13 km ascending 1600 m in altitude -Chikisca to Choquequirao

View of the Trail choquequirao “Apurimac - Canion”.

View of “Apurimac - Canion”.

Chokequirao

The chance to see condors.

2ª Accommodation:

Camping at Choquequirao campsite 3033m13 km ascending 1600 m in altitude -Chikisca to Choquequirao.

Condor and butterfly, in Chokequirao

Royal Inka Trail and view of the Andes.

We will spend the late evening

in the ruins.

Chokequirao means:

“cradle of gold”

Llamas on the terraces of Chokequirao.

Chokequirao:«the last inka fortress»

Terreces of Chokequirao.

Day 3: Chokequirao - Chokequirao Pass - Rio Blanco - Maizal.From Choquequirao ruins, up hill through cloud forest, Mountains and valleys to reach the Choquequirao pass. After 5 hours trekking the trail continue through agricultural terraces called Pinchinoyoc which means (water jumping forward - 2750m).

There will observe different species of birds, different varieties of orchids, and local coca plantations.

We will have our lunch near the Rio Blanco, we use the brake here to get a refreshing bath in the cold and clear river water. We cross walking through the river, since there are no bridges. After our brake we start the long and steep climb to our camp in Maizal, high over the river close to the sacred Apus of the Incas. From Rio Blanco we climb up to Maizal for about 3 hrs. Camping at 3000m.

View of the APUS

(SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAIN)

ORIGINAL INKA TRAIL in Chokequirao.

View of SALKANTAY GLACIAR

6,275 M.

Day 4: Maizal - Minas Victoria - Yamana.Early morning trek around the Corihuarachina glacier, important due to some archaeological remains such as Inca channels. From here we start walking uphill passing by the impressive Inca mines called Minas Victoria and towards the Victoria Pass. Again a long climb, but we walk in amazingly beautiful area - first with cloud forest and then over Andean Puna with the well known Ichu grass. Then we pass through Minas Victoria , a place that during the colony , silver was extracted from a mine. Almost on the top we can apreciate original paved Inca trails. We take our box lunch at the pass in 4200m with view of the mountain Choquetakarpo, while we had lunch we will be able to appreciate the flight of the condors depending on the climate, and finally descend to our campsite at Yamana, a small isolated settlement at the bottom of a long valley surrounded by mountains (3800m).

Horses and horseman during the trek.

View of: The Yanama Mountain.

Beautiful view of the original Inka Trail during the Day 03

and Day 04.

Ancestral trail of the inkas near Victoria mines.

Up and down also… zigzag every day!!..

Day 5: Yamana - Mountain Range - Totora.After early breakfast trekking uphill to the highest pas in this trek, named Yamana. Again the view will be amazing from here we will be surrounded by mountain range of Saqsarayoc and Pedreyoc. Once again we have the chance to see condors, and this mornings smooth climb bring us through new landscapes - especially the wet grass fields under the snowline that distinguish from everything else seen on the tour.

In the pass we might walk in snow, and the descent is a long foggy hike through grassy fields- and bush areas and crossing small poor wood bridges on the way towards the community of Totora, where we spend the in tents in a indescribable beauty, surrounded by pure nature.

San juan pass 4,200

Yanama pass 4,680m.

Day 6: Totora - Cloud Forest - La Playa.Today the trekking will be 7 hours, descending 2000m into Totora River. We will observe the natural wildlife, such as hummingbirds, woodpeckers, many species of orchids and begonias. Then we descend the trail on the left side of the Santa Teresa River where we will see small plantations of bananas, passion fruit, and coffee. On the way will stop at small waterfalls and get a refreshing natural bath.

The area also has a big variation of bird the climate and vegetations have changed totally. The Playa is the biggest village on the way, where we can find some small shops to buy snack etc. In this area we can see small plantations of coffee and bananas. Campsite at 2125 m. Alter a good breakfast will took a transport that takes us until the town of Santa Teresa, we cross a river of the Vilcanota. .

CAMPING LA PLAYA.

Campsite at 2125 m. Alter a good breakfast will took a transport that takes us until the town of Santa Teresa, we

cross a river of the Vilcanota.

HOT SPRINGS Near to Santa Teressa Town 1,500 m.

Santa Teresa river near la playa

Excellent view of machupicchu fron llactapata.

Aguas Calientes town 2,200m.

Hostal en Aguas Calientes.

Machupicchu 06:am.

we're following the itinerary outlined on the map.

We're following the itinerary outlined on the map

We're following the itinerary outlined on the map

we're following the itinerary outlined on

the map

INCLUDED:

• An explanation two days before departing• Transport in bus to the start of the trek• Meals according to the program (Vegetarian option available)• Boiled water on all days for your bottles• Snacks for walking• Camping tents for 2 persons depending on the requirements• Camping equipment, dining tents, kitchen, tables, chairs• Cook and assistant cook• Pack animals (mules and horses) to carry the baggage and equipment.• Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and Quechua• Entrance tickets to Choquequirao• Last night dinner in Aguas Calientes in a restaurant• Entrance into Machu Picchu• Return train ticket to Cusco• Hotel in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom and hot water• First aid equipment and oxygen tank.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Dinner the last day• Tips for personnel: guide, cook, wranglers (according to their job)• Sleeping bags (they can be rented in the office)• Entrances to hot springs.• If you would like to rent an additional horse.

DIA 08 VISITA : MACHUPICCHU

DIA 08 VISTA : MACHUPICCHU

TICKET TO MACHUPICCHU

FROM : Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo + bus to Cusco.

DIA 08 PROGRAM : BACK TO CUSCO

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