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The famous and unique Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek is one of the most challenging and spectacular treks in the region offering great ruins and a real adventure of lifetime, with 8 spectacular days of trekking and a final day in Machu Picchu. The 9 day trek allows you more time for exploring, enjoying the spectacular snow-capped mountains, great valleys, ancient mining, amazing canyons and a lot of flora and fauna such as Andean condors, birds, orchids and much more. The seventh night we camp at LLACTAPATA. From where you may enjoy the spectacular angles views of the citadel of Machu Picchu, the Mountains of Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu, another original Inca trail, the north side of Salkantay Mountain and the amazing scenery.
This is a challenging hike, even for those who have trained! This is truly a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed! We specialize in this amazing route offering the most frequent departures and with experienced and professional guides.
Choquequiro or Choquekirao means "Cradle of Gold" in Quechua- language of the Incas. It is another "Lost City of the Incas", rediscovered officially late in the 20th century, located high on a ridge spur almost 1750 meters above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and surrounded by towering Mount Salkantay. It is estimated that only 30% of the site has been restored to date.
Choquequirao was built during the last days of the Inca Empire during the period of the Inca Pachacutec 1438 and by Tupac Inca Yapanqui, probably after the Spanish invasion in 1532. For almost 40 years the Incas fought against the encroaching Spanish conquerors “between” 1536 - 1572. The construction of the different levels of temples, palaces, canals and aqueducts are fantastic.
"Choquequirao” is the city which demonstrates the inspiring example of an elite Inca ceremonial center. A city dedicated to worship “Pachamama” (the Andean mother earth), “the Apus” (mountain gods), the river and the elements of nature. "Choquequirao” was finally conquered by the Spanish, burned down and left deserted, thought to have happened after the execution of the last Inca, Tupac Amaru I, in 1572.
This is a challenging hike, even for those who have trained! This is truly a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed! We specialize in this amazing route offering the most frequent departures and with experienced and professional guides.
Choquequiro or Choquekirao means "Cradle of Gold" in Quechua- language of the Incas. It is another "Lost City of the Incas", rediscovered officially late in the 20th century, located high on a ridge spur almost 1750 meters above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and surrounded by towering Mount Salkantay. It is estimated that only 30% of the site has been restored to date.
Choquequirao was built during the last days of the Inca Empire during the period of the Inca Pachacutec 1438 and by Tupac Inca Yapanqui, probably after the Spanish invasion in 1532. For almost 40 years the Incas fought against the encroaching Spanish conquerors “between” 1536 - 1572. The construction of the different levels of temples, palaces, canals and aqueducts are fantastic.
"Choquequirao” is the city which demonstrates the inspiring example of an elite Inca ceremonial center. A city dedicated to worship “Pachamama” (the Andean mother earth), “the Apus” (mountain gods), the river and the elements of nature. "Choquequirao” was finally conquered by the Spanish, burned down and left deserted, thought to have happened after the execution of the last Inca, Tupac Amaru I, in 1572.
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