Choquequirao

Choquequirao

The Inca city is situated in the vast landscape of the Vilcabamba Range above the Apurimac River Canyon. Thick forest has covered this Inca site for many years and it has only recently been discovered.

Choquequirao was the dwelling of the last rebel Incas of Vilcabamba and similar to Machu Picchu, it is thought that the Spanish never discovered it. This is a challenging trek traversing different ecosystems.

There are amazing views of the Vilcabamba Range and the trail descends deep into the Apurimac Canyon, a truly magnificent hike.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Cusco - Cachora - Chikiska

Drive from Cusco to Cachora village where trek starts. After having lunch, trail down into the Apurimac canyon. Overnight in Chikiska, a small mountainside settlement with beautiful views down into the Apurimac valley.

Day 2 : Chikiska to Choquequirao

Depart from your campsite at Chikiska and continue your trek across the Apurimac River and pass through the communities of Santa Rosa and Maranpata. In the evening, we will arrive at our campsite, located right near the ruins of Choquequirao.

Day 3 : Choquequirao to Chikiska

After breakfast at your campsite, head out to visit the ruins. With few other tourists around, explore the main plaza, ritual bath, and inlaid stone llamas at the ruins of Choquequirao. It will be a long yet slower & more leisurely hike back to the first campsite at Chikiska and after an unforgettable experience well worth the trek.

Day 4 : Chiquisca to Capuliyoc

Setting off in the early morning light you'll begin the hard climb to Capuliyoc, from where you'll again be able to appreciate the impressive background of the Apurimac canyon.

Only 2 hours back to the town of Cachora where private transport will take you back to Cusco.