5 DAYS Choquekiraw TREK Cusco Peru

Introduction

Choquequirao

Choqekiraw is located in the inka region, department of cusco, province of the convention, district of santa teresa. the ancient city is located on choqekiraw mountain pertaining to the salkantay mountain range, in the right margin of the apurimac river.

Choqekiraw is located over 3008 msnm and had to be an important religious, political and administrative center, residence of inka nobles and astronomical observatory. due to the geography of the zone it presents a variety of microclimates appropriate for a wide diversity of vegetation and fauna.
the archaeological site is 47 km away from the town of cachora where the beauty of colorful vegetation landscapes make the trek an incredible experience. also the stuning canyon of the apurimac river can be appreciated while it is descended.

The construction of the archaeological site is attributed to pachakuteq (ninth inka of the empire) and shows the high advance of the inka architecture, where you will see constructions of two floors with niches in the walls, doors and niches of double jam and irrigation channels. among the materials used are stones joined with mud mortar. the extension of the complex is calculated at approximately 500 hectares.

Among the great buildings you will appreciate, reservoirs, terraces, towers, irrigation channels built for a major inka city.
The first well-known information on cachora comes from the cosmographer cosme bueno in 1768, in which he talks about the archaeological site. in 1865, emilio colpaert publishes the map of cusco, where he signs the horse road to choqekiraw from cachora and another route to the victoria mines. the most important visits and greatest scientific contribution was made by the historian hiram binghan in 1909, accompanied by a neighbor of the city of abancay, castro y cáceres. after his famous discovery binghan returns to choqekiraw to gather information to be included in the book about machu picchu. choqekiraw is a masterpiece of the architectonic wonders of the inka empire.

Ecotourism, fulfilling all the norms of conservation and control, will lead a sustainable development of the zone. several concepts exist on ecotourism but the main is keeping the inka trail to choqekiraw a trip to a natural area that is without disturbance or contaminating, with a specific object of study, to admire and enjoy the landscapes, along with sylvester plants and wild animals, and cultural manifestations.

DAY 01 :

Early morning departure from cusco in our private transportation to the the town of cachora. on the way we will visit the complex of saywite and tarawasi. overnight at san pedro de cachora. (camping lunch +dinner included )

DAY 02  :

After a healthy breakfast we will get our pack mules and travel down to the apurimac river, camping at rosalina beach. (b+l+d)

DAY 03 :

Today we trek all the way to the choquekirau ruins, ( gold cradle) perched 1150 meters above the apurimac river. (b+l+d)

DAY 04:

Camping in Choquequirao

Tour of the archaeological compound and we then trek back down to rosalina beach where we camp. (b+l+d)

DAY 05:

Hike back to cachora where the bus will be waiting to take us back to cusco. (b+l)

Includes :

• Transportation to the head of the trail and back
• English speaking guide
• Cook and assistant, plus mule herders
• All meals while on the trail
• Double occupancy tents
• Dining tent , kitchen tent
• 9 kg porter or horse for your extra bags.

Not Include : 

• Sleeping bags pro down us $ 15 entire trek ,
• Tips for porters ,guides, cook , totally to your discresion .

Making a booking

All reservations must be made well in advance 2 or 4 weeks is recommended especially during the months June, July and August). Please cut and paste the following section into your email to us and just fill in any missing blanks

PRICE:..........320US$