Choquequirao Trek 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Chiquisca

We begin with a three hour drive from Cusco to Cachora (2600m, 8,530 ft) where we meet with the group leader and horses. Once there we load the equipment and luggage onto mules and horses. We pass through phenomenal scenery, arriving at Capuliyoc viewing point, where we can enjoy a break and views of the entire valley and Apurimac canyon. Afterwards we descend until we arrive at Chiquisca campsite.

Day 2: Chiquisca - Marampata - Choquequirao

After a healthy breakfast we begin to walking down to Playa Rosalina (1400m, 4,593 ft) which is the lower part of the route. We then walk along a desert trail where agriculture is almost impossible due to the dryness. However, the inhabitants of the area are able to take advantage of some streams to cultivate sugar cane. After climbing up to around 1470m, (4,823 ft) we get to Marampata (2870m, 9,416 ft), where we enjoy a lunch surrounded by fantastic scenery. After a nap we continue towards Choquequirao campsite around two hours later.

Day 3: Choquequirao Citadel

This day is dedicated exclusively to Choquequirao, consisting of a guided tour which includes the recently discovered areas where the government is still working. In the afternoon we return to the campsite for lunch and you can also take a look at the lower areas with its terraces, water channels, and storehouses.

Day 4: Choquequirao - Chiquisca

We walk down the same path until we reach Playa Rosalina where we enjoy lunch and a longer siesta to recover energy for the walk up to Chiquisca campsite, where we will spend the night.

Day 5: Chiquisca - Cachora - Cusco

Early breakfast at around 4:30am in the morning followed by a walk up to Capuliyoc viewing point and then to Cachora village where we say “ciao!” to the group leader and horses and continue by car to Cusco.