5 Days Tour to Lost City Choquequirao Exploring Mystery

Day 1 · Cusco / Cachora town / Apurimac River

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   Ruinas de Choquequirao

   8 hours Admission included

   The adventure starts in Cusco and on the road to Lima. The town is left behing as we cross Antapampa with spectacular views of the Salkantay and Huatanay, and later the Pitusiray, Chicon and Veronica mountains. Once we start the descent to Limatambo, we will stop for a visit to the Tarawasi archaeological site. The road continues to the impressive Apurimac river gorge. We will go pass the Curawasi (2,600 mt. / 8,530 ft.) town to see the famous Saywite rock which served as a stony plan to carry out the hydraulic work of the Empire. Then is off to Cachora (2,900 mt. / 9,514 ft.) where we will catch a first glimpse of the Apurimac canyon. It is time to start walking, backpacks on our shoulders, boarding the Capuliyoc mountain to later start the descent and set camp by the river (2,450 mt. / 8,038 ft.).

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   Choquequirao Inca Citadel

   10 min Admission included

   Distance: 8 km. / 4, 97 mi.

   Estimated time: 4-5 hrs.

   Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 mt. / 8,530 ft.

   Campsite: near the river (2,450 mt. / 8,038 ft.)

   Highlights: Saywite rock and view of the Apurimac canyon.

Day 2 · Apurimac River / Choquequirao

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   Choquequirao Inca Citadel

   8 hours Admission included

   Our day begins by crossing the river over a pedestrian bridge. From there a half day hike will take us to Marampampa, a small prairie where lunch will be provided. As we continue with the ascent we can see the landscape of both sides of the Apurimac canyon. The afternoon trek is gentler as we approach the valley where the Choquequirao archaeological site is located. Camp will be set up near the area so as to be ready for our morning visit of the Incan sites.

   Distance: 7 km. / 4,35 mi.

   Estimated time: 7-8 hrs.

   Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 mt. / 11,154 ft.

   Campsite: Choquequirao (3,400 mt. / 11,154 ft.)

   Highlights: View of the Apurimac canyon.

Day 3 · Choquequirao / Marampampa

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   Choquequirao

   8 hours Admission included

   Morning visit of the main complex and some of the exterior sites located in front of the canyon while we head to the terraces. Lunch. In the afternoon we will descend to Marampampa (3,100 mt. / 10,170 ft.) where we will set up camp.

   Distance: 2.5 km. / 1.55 mi.

   Estimated time: 2 hrs.

   Maximum altitude reached: 3,400 mt. / 11,154 ft.

   Campsite: Marampampa (3,100 mt. / 10,170 ft.)

   Highlights: Choquequirao archaeological complex.

Camping

Day 4 · Marampampa /Cocamasana

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   Stop 1

   8 hours Admission included

   The day begins as we start going down towards the river and have lunch at the lowest and deepest part of the canyon. From here it is time to hike up to Cachora where we will find our next campsite: Cocamasana (2,235 mt. / 7,333 ft.), a small and beautiful place with an amazing view of the canyon.

   Distance: 6 km. / 3.73 mi.

   Estimated time: 6-7 hrs.

   Maximum altitude reached: 2,900 mt. / 9,514 ft.

   Campsite: Cocamasana (2,235 mt. / 7,333 ft.)

   Highlights: view of the Apurimac canyon.

Camping

Day 5 · Cocamasana / Cachora / Cusco

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   Cusco Region

   8 hours

   This is the last ascent towards Capuliyoc and to the Cachora village where a vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Cusco following the same access road. Arrival in Cusco at night. (Distance: 4kms, Hike duration: 3-4 hours). From Cachora to Cusco: 4 hours by car.

   Distance: 4 km. / 2.49 mi.

   Estimated time: 4 hour hike and 4 hour car ride.

   Maximum altitude reached: 2,900mt. / 9,514 ft.