The archaeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAW is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails.

CHOQUEQUIRAW is located in the spurs of the mountain range of Salcantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l, surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquecarpu, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac River in the Santa Teresa district, province of la Convencion in the department of Cusco.

Choquequiraw is an Inca town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework which puts together a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquequiraw.

ITINERARY
DAY 01: 4:00am We leave from Cusco. Arriving at Cachora town at 6:30 am just on time for our breakfast. Then we will settle the equipment on mules and horses. From that place we will be able observe the majestic PADRAYOC snow-covered peaks, it is 5482 m.a.s.l.

DAY 03 : After an early breakfast we pack and start walking back to CHIQUISQA. On the way we can observe again Apurimac canyon. Here we may be lucky to appreciate the flight of the Condors, the exuberant vegetation and its variety of flowers and orchids.

The time of the hike is about 10 hours. Altitude: 3033-1950 m.a.s.l. passing the same small settlements as on the way up. We will stop in PLAYA ROSALINA where we will have our lunch and after that we’ll continue to CHIQUISQA. Here we will spend the night on our campsite.