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Introduction:
Choquequirao (Cuna de Oro) is regarded as the last Inca refuge.
The geographical location is northeast of Cusco between the rivers of Apurimac,
Urubamba and the majestic Salkantay with a maximum height of 6271msnm.
The range of Vilcabamba provides a unique opportunity for a walk between a
fascinating atmosphere of glaciers, mountains green, bears, condors. This cloud
forest region served as a refuge and natural fortress for the sixteenth
resistance movement Inca del siglo XVI, who was trying to regain control of
Tahuantinsuyo of the Spanish invaders. The customs and clothing typical of local
people reflect a mixture of cultures. Their language and textiles, ornaments
Pre-Inca and Inca, given the clear evidence of the influence of the Quechuas.
Vilcabamba is also the region where there are concentrations of Pre-Columbian
archaeological treasures, including Choquequiraw and the famous citadel of Machu
Picchu.
There is a functioning network of Inca roads connecting the pampas of Vitcos,
Rosas leg and EspirituPampa.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Cusco-Cachora
Breakfast, Tour since its inception accommodation we will move by bus to the
District of San Pedro de Cachora, where we will meet with support staff, who
accompany us throughout the recorrido.Almuerzo at noon, then we will have a
special view of snowy and cliffs around. Passing through the Beach Rosalina,
noting the depth of the beautiful Canyon of Apurimac reach Santa Rosa, dinner
and rest.
Day 2:
Santa Rosa-RAQAYPATA
Breakfast, we will continue ascending to the archaeological complex of
Choquequirao, where he will tour the three levels of excavation, houses,
terraces and others who are in the process of exploration, lunch at noon, we
will have the opportunity to observe the flight of
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the condors (if the weather allows us-optional). Continuing
reach Raqaypata, where camp, dinner and rest.
Day 3: RAQAYPATA-MAIZAL
Breakfast, then we will stop at the archaeological complex
of Choquequirao, we will continue in the old channel to
reach the archaeological group of Pinchiunuyoc,
archaeological very special group that looks like a cloud
forest, covered with vegetation. Explore this beautiful
place. lunch at noon, Crossing the River Victoria begins the
ascent towards our third camp in Maizal in the headwaters of
the river., dinner and rest.
Day 4: MAIZAL-Yanama
Breakfast, began walking through the Paso de San Juan. Again
ascend, noting with cloud forests and landscapes of Andean
straw. Mine rest in Victoria, (Lunch) explore minerals that
the remains are still there. We will continue down a path
well-preserved Inca in the form of zig zag. Yanama descend
toward taking a view of the mountains Choquetakarpo, dinner
and rest.
Day 5: Yanama-Totoro
Breakfast, we will continue rising through the valley, until
you reach the highest point of our walk (Step Yanama) from
where we will have a panoramic view of the snowy Sacsarayoc
and we can observe the flight of the condors (if the weather
allows optional lunch). Will begin declining from areas
cloudy and crossing a small wooden bridge. We will arrive at
the community of Totora, where camp dinner and rest.
Day 6: Totoro-beach
Breakfast, we will continue to decline, observed changes in
climate and landscape. Along the route, arrive at a
beautiful waterfall, where we can take a bath natural and
refreshing., Lunch, this area has a favourable climate for
flora and fauna, totally varied. We can observe wide variety
of orchids, coffee plantations and fruit. We will arrive at
place called La Playa, where we will have our last camp
dinner and rest.
Day 7: The beach-hot water
Breakfast, walk toward the direction in the Urubamba River
Hydroelectric. During the tour, we will have the opportunity
to visit coffee plantations and fruit in the area. We cross
the river in Oroya, continuing along the river until Hydro.
Alternatively we can continue by train or walking towards
the town of Aguas Calientes. If time allows us to, we can
climb the Putucusi from where we will have a panoramic view
of Machu Picchu, dinner and rest in a basic lodge in Aguas
Calientes.
Day 8: hot water - Cuzco-Machu Picchu
Breakfast, very early, we will head towards Inti Punku (Puerta
del Sol), to watch the sunrise. Finally we arrive at the
citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will tour. In the
afternoon, under a bus to the train station in Aguas
Calientes (lunch), from where they take the train back to
the city of Cusco. Transfer to their lodgings.
Included:
• Transfers and Transport
• Professional guide
• Team complete camp
• Support staff and / or horses
• Cook and assistant
• Food
• Warehouse security for baggage
• first aid equipment (ball oxygen)
• Ticket income
• Lodging core in Aguas Calientes (+ continental breakfast)
• Rail: Aguas Calientes-Cusco
Excluding
• Sleeping bag
• breakfast 1st day
• Dinner on the 1st, the 9th and 10th days
• Lunch 1st, the 9th and 10th days
• Support staff and / or extra horses
Cusco
Tours:
Inca Trail
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Machu Picchu on wheels
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Hike to the Valley of Lares
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Choquequirao Trek
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The Classic Inca Trail
Choquequirao Trek
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Cusco Classic
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Salkantay Trek
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Cusco Classic & Maras Moray
Cusco Classic & Tipon Pikillaqta Andahuaylillas
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Maras Moray Valle Sagrado & Machu Picchu
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Hike to Ausangate
Vilcabamba Tour
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Cusco Traditional & inca Trail
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Honeymoon in MACHUPICCHU
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Cusco Virreynal
Choquequirao - Machu Picchu
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Cusco Classic & Inca Trail
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Cusco Classic & Manu |
