Choquequirao: The Last Inca Refuge 4D/3N
Difficulty
Moderate to Demanding
Max Altitude
3057 msnm
Group Size
Max 12
Activity
Endurance Trekking
About this Expedition
Demanding trek off the beaten path to Choquequirao Archaeological Park, hanging over the Apurimac canyon abyss. Pure Andean biomechanical endurance.
Elevation Profile & Data
Maximum Altitude
3100 m
Total Distance
53 km
Pickup at 04:30 am to Capuliyoc (2950m). Steep 4-hour descent into the Apurimac canyon bed, lunch at Chikiska. River crossing and initial vertical climb to Santa Rosa.
4-hour uphill trek to Marampata (2911m) before the midday heat. Andean lunch and continued 2-hour hike to the base camp adjoining Choquequirao (3057m).
Deep morning exploration of the complex sectors. Return journey starts with a 3-hour descent to Santa Rosa for lunch. Descent to the Apurimac river and final 2-hour climb to Chiquiska.
Final 4-hour uphill climb to Capuliyoc. Special traditional underground feast (Pachamanca) cooked with hot stones. Van visit to Saywite archaeological monolith and return to Cusco at 18:00.
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