Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the CHOQUEQUIRAO TREKKING – 4 DAYS
day 1
DAY 1: CUSCO – CACHORA – CAPULIYOC – CHIQUISCA
Our adventure begins early in Cusco as we depart for the town of San Pedro de Cachora, a journey that takes approximately 4 hours. We then continue to Capuliyoc, where we’ll enjoy our lunch with breathtaking views of the Apurímac Canyon and the snow-capped Padreyoc mountain.
The trek begins at Capuliyoc, descending along a marked trail for 3 to 4 hours until we reach Chiquisca, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night in a family-run lodge. The first day of the Choquequirao Trek offers us a preview of the spectacular landscapes that will accompany us along the way.
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day 2
DAY 2: CHIKISKA - PLAYA ROSALINA - SANTA ROSA - MARAMPATA
After breakfast, we descend for about 1 hour to the Apurímac River, crossing the bridge at Playa Rosalina. From this point, we begin the approximately 2-hour ascent to Santa Rosa, a challenging stretch due to the elevated terrain.
After a well-deserved rest, we continue ascending for about 2.5 more hours to Marampata, where we’ll enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll have free time to experience Andean rural life, including its traditional agriculture and Quechua customs. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at a local lodge with spectacular canyon views. Our second day combines adventure, nature, and the living culture of the Choquequirao Tour.
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day 3
DAY 3: MARAMPATA - CHOQUEQUIRAO - MARAMPATA
This is the most anticipated day of the 4-day Choquequirao trek. After breakfast, we walk for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the impressive archaeological complex of Choquequirao.
We’ll explore its main sectors with our specialized guide: the central plaza, the agricultural terrace systems, and the famous terraces with llama figures, unique in the world. At this point, we’ll enjoy lunch surrounded by the majesty and energy of this place. In the afternoon, we return to Marampata for dinner and rest.
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day 4
DAY 4: MARAMPATA - SANTA ROSA - PLAYA ROSALINA - CHIQUISCA - CAPULIYOC - CUSCO
We start with an early breakfast in Marampata to begin our return journey. We descend to Playa Rosalina and then start the demanding ascent to Chiquisca, where we’ll have lunch.
Finally, we continue to Capuliyoc, the final point of the Choquequirao Trekking, where our transport awaits to take us back to Cusco. We’ll arrive at nightfall, after an unforgettable experience on one of Peru’s most impressive trekking routes.
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Includes
- Transportation Cusco – Capuliyoc / Capuliyoc – Cusco
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- 3 nights accommodation (lodge and family home)
- First aid kit
- 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian/vegan options)
- Pack horses for luggage (6 kg per person)
Not include
- Entrance fee to the Choquequirao archaeological site
- Breakfast (day 1) and dinner (day 4)
- Personal expenses
- Extra beverages
- Trekking poles and personal equipment
- Travel insurance
- Medical emergency expenses
Packaging list
- Light clothing for the day and warm layers for the nights (thermal clothing)
- Comfortable and sturdy trekking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Waterproof poncho or rain jacket (December to March season)
- Towel
- Insect/mosquito repellent
- Small backpack for the hike
- Waterproof bag to protect belongings
- Reusable water bottle
- Healthy snacks
- Personal medications
- Muscle pain relief cream
- Camera with extra batteries
- Cash, preferably in soles
