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Choquequirao Trek ( the new discovery)
(4 D/3 N)
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Choquequirao
( Chuqui
K'irao,
Cradle of
Gold ), is a
partly
excavated
ruined city
of the Inca
empire. It
bears a
striking
similarity
in structure
and
architecture
to Machu
Picchu and
is referred
to as its ^sister^.
Choquequirao
receives far
fewer
tourists
than its
sister, but
the ruin is
no less
delightful
and is a
good
alternative
to the
sometimes
overcrowded
Machu Picchu.
The ruins of
Choquequirao
are
comprised of
buildings
and terraces
at different
levels from
the lower
level Sunchu
Pata to the
truncated
hill top.
The hill top
has been
leveled and
ringed with
stones to
form a
platform of
30 x 50
meters wide.
This city
(3,085 m.)
is situated
amongst the
spurs of the
Salkantay
Mountain
Range. The
entire
complex
encompasses
1,800
hectares of
which 30-40
% is
uncovered.
It is
considered
to be the
last bastion
of
resistance
and refuge
of the Sons
of the Sun
who fled
from the
city of
Cusco when
it was under
siege in
1,535. Led
by Manco
Inca
Yupanqui
they took
refuge in
Choquequirao. |
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DAY 1.-
We
leave Cusco at 6:00 am in morning arriving at Cachora town at 11:00 am in the morning
where we will have our lunch. There, after we arrange the equipment on mules and horses. From
that place we can observe the majestic Padrajoc y WAYNA CACHORA snow covered peaks, we can
appreciate the
beautiful change of the landscape from precipices to snowy mountains.
On the way, we will observe APURIMAC canyon with its impressive depth and in SANTA ROSA we
will set up our campsite.
The approximate time of the hike is about 8 hours. On this day we will pass the small
settlements: la Colmena (2870 above sea level), cocamasana (2330 above sea level), torowisqana
(2285above sea level), chiquisca(1950 above sea level) grove place where we can find water;
Playa Rosalina(camp in 155 above sea level), La Huerta (2705 above sea level ) and finally
we arrive in Santa Rosa (2115 above sea level).
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DAY 2.-
Early morning (5:00 am) after breakfast; we continue our hike going up to Choquequirao. We
will arrive at the archeological site of CHOQUEQUIRAO after 5 hours. Good time to enjoy that
majestic place. We will observe the three levels of the excavated ruins, where we can
appreciate houses, terraces and other parts of this late Inca-town, like the ruin in progress
excavation and finally areas unexplored - that can tell us about this last refuge of the
oppressed Inca empire. Approximately at 3 o´clock in the afternoon (depends on the weather)
we can appreciate "the flight of the condors".
CHOQUEQUIRAO is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire" the oldest reports assign
to JUAN ARIAZ DIAZ, as one of the first persons who explored the zone in 1710.
Our bilingual guide will explain the history and importance of the site after the Spanish
arrived in PERU. We will have our lunch and dinner in RAYACPATA (2910masl).
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DAY 3.-
After an early breakfast we pack and star walking back to CHIQUISQA. 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 10h.
Altitude: 3033 - 1950 above sea level. Passing the sane small settlements as on the way up,
we will stop in PLAYA ROSALINA where we will have our lunch and after that we will continue
to CHIQUISQA. Here we are going to spend the night on our campsite.
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DAY 4.-
CHIQUISQA - CACHORA - CUSCO
Early morning after breakfast (5:00 am) we continue to - arrive to Cachora town. On the hike
we can appreciate again the majestic PADRAJOC snow-covered peak that decorate to APURIMAC
canyon.
The time of hike to arrive to CACHORA is about 7h. In the way back to CUSCO optional we make
a stop in CCONOC and enjoy of the HOT NATURAL SPRINGS!!
Showers are available the same time we can see native products of the area.
We will arrive in CUSCO approximately al 10 PM.
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OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
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DEPARTURE 2008:
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Collection from your hotel in the morning.
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Bus to the start of Cachora village.
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Choquequirao entrences fees.
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English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons).
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Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 4-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your
backpacks.
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Double thickness foam mattress.
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Cook and Cooking equipment.
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Meals (03B,03L,03D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta,
chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks
including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
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Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn).
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Horses for equipment (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment).
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Dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
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Kitchen tent.
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Accommodation for our Horseman and cooks.
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First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
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Return transport Cusco.
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NOT INCLUDED
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Breakfast on the first morning.
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Entrance to the thermal springs in ConnocUS$5.( last day optional).
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Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$ 8 for the 4 day trek.
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Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
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SEASON:
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April to December.
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DURATION:
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4D/3N, (Cusco-Cusco).
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LEVEL APPROPRIATE:
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DIFICCULTY
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COST PACKAGE:
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Price : USD$ $299 per persons
MINIMUN 02 persons
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DEPOSIT MINIMUM
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US$ 120
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