Choquequirao- 4 Day Trek

Choquequirao, also known as “cradle of gold”, is an ancient Inca site that is made up of buildings and terraces spread over different levels. Choquequirao is known as the “sister of Machu Picchu” due to the structural and architectural similarities.



Day 1: Cusco - Cachora - Rosalina Beach. (medium effort)

We start with a 6.00a.m pick up from your hotel in Cusco, then to Cachora, then onto Huayhuacalle. Here we meet up with our team ready to start our adventure.

Theres a small ascent to the Paculiyoc pass to see the Apurímac canyon, then on to Cocomasana where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will head to our campsite at Playa Rosalina.


Day 2: Rosalina Beach - Sunchupata. (high effort)

We wake up early with breakfast and a hot drink, we will start the trek early to beat the midday sun and make the trek more comfortable.

We follow the path up to Maranpata, here there will be short stop at the Santa Rosa farmhouse to see the preparation of sugar cane. Our final stop today will be Sunchupata camp, (about 1 hour away) where we can look forward to a hot meal and a good nights sleep.

Day 3: Sunchupata - Choquequirao - Chiquisqa (medium effort)

Today we trek from the Sunchupata camp to the amazing ruins of Choquequirao, here we will have plenty of time walk around, take photos, relax and explore the site before moving on to Chiquisqua to spend the night.

Day 4: Chiquisqa - Huayhuacalle - Cusco. (medium effort)

After breakfast in Chiquisqa, we go back on the same path until we reach the Capuliyoc pass, where the tour finishes, the final section of this trek is a lot smoother, from here we are transported back to Cusco at 12:00 pm.

t it includes:

  • Supervision Spanish / English speaking guide

  • mules, horses and muleteers

  • A cook during the walk

  • Equipment and material (double tent, mattress, dining tent, chair and table)

  • A driver for certain transfers

  • Transfers to Cuso-Cachora-Cusco

  • Transfers from / to your hotel in Cusco to the start / end point

  • The excursions detailed in the program

  • meals described in the program

  • Water for the walk

  • Drink prepared during meals

  • All income.

    Does not include:

  • sleeping bag

  • First breakfast

  • Last Supper

  • Trekking sticks

  • Tips

    What to do:

  • You must bring your original passport

  • (International Student Card (ISIC) if applicable)

  • National identity document if you are Peruvian

  • Sleeping bag. (If you don't have one, rent one from the office).

  • Warm clothes for the first day

  • Light clothing, four pairs of socks

  • Good sneakers or boots

    Additional Information.

  • The first day the walking distance is: Total distance: 10 km (6.21 miles) Estimated walking time: 5 to 6 hours Maximum altitude: 2,915 meters above sea level. (9,565 cakes) Camp height: 1500 masl (4,924 feet).

  • The second day the walking distance is: Total distance: 12 km (8, 08 miles) Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours Maximum altitude: 3,000 meters above sea level. (9,842 cakes) Camp height: 2,972 meters above sea level. (9,748 cakes)

  • The third day the walking distance is: Total distance: 15 km (9, 32 miles) Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours. Maximum altitude: 3,030 meters above sea level. (9,938 cakes) Camp height: 2,330 meters above sea level. (7,642 cakes) Lantern Water bottle. Photographic camera or video camera (Optional). Sunglasses. sunscreen, caps or hats. mosquito repellent. Purifying pills.

  • On the fourth day the walking distance is: Total distance: 7 km (4.37 miles) Estimated walking time: 6 hours. Maximum altitude: 2,915 meters above sea level. (9,565 cakes)