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Choquequirao 8D/7NDay 01: Cusco - Cachora - Chiquisca We travel from Cusco to Cachora, admiring the imposing of Nevado Salkantay Humantay and mountains of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, along the route will visit the archaeological site of Tarawasi, located in the valley Limatambo. It was one of the main routes leading north of Cusco. We crossed the Apurimac River bridge and continue up Cunyac district Curahuasi, we continue to travel through the towns of Phaccha, Beds and Marcani amounted to 3300 m. (11000 feet) to visit the archaeological site of Saywite, a ceremonial center dedicated to the worship of water. Systems are water channels, fountains of water and a large monolith with figures of animals from a total of over 270 figures. Then, we continue to Cachora important agricultural town that is located at an altitude of 2850 m. (9,500 feet). Here we have lunch and then began the walk through the passage of Capuliyoc. From this point we can observe Choquequirao Archeological Park and the majesty of the Apurimac Canyon. Then descend to our camp in Chiquiska at an altitude of 1500 m. this day's walk will be approximately 5 hours. Overnight. Day 02: Chiquisca - Choquekirao Early morning walk to start the Sta Rosa 2826msnm (9,420 feet) where we enjoy a panoramic view over the valley of the Apurimac. The road to Marampata Then go through the control booth to Choquequirao The whole day, we explored the site reaching the main square, where we began our tour of the architecture in this city Inca By the way architecture can be said which is contemporary with Machupicchu. It also gives us a better idea of the size of buildings and how they remained hidden amidst the dense vegetation. After exploring the archeological reconstruction will see the functions that could have each of the buildings. Then descend to our camp. Free night - spend the night. Day 03: Choquequirao - Maizal
Walk in the ruins of Choquequirao and will continue through the dense vegetation at the highest point that functioned as a surveillance or "lookout" (3150 meters, 10,500 feet). Then descend to Pinchiunuyoc (2435 meters, 8120 feet), an archaeological site where we see water, and agricultural terraces. This site due to its status and is classified according to their size, are thought to have been an agricultural village, but there are also buildings of a religious nature. After lunch we continue down the White River (1872 meters, 6240 feet), then we arrive at our camp in Maizal. Day 04: Maizal - Yanama - Mandor
Early start the ascension of our longest trip, continuing to walk pass Corralpata while climb (1800 meters, 6000 feet to 4400 m) at an average of 7 to 8 hours to the summit, descend to the mining community and agricultural Yanama, 3402msnm 11,340 feet, enjoy a wonderful view of the lagoon Yanacocha. Walk by an area full of varied vegetation and finally arrive at some abandoned mines in a place called Victoria, will continue through bamboo forests, in abandoned mines and beautiful views of the Apurimac valley, the White River and Nevado Ampay, we the night at Camp Mandor. Day 05: Mandor / Totora (1800 m.s.n.m.)
Continuing the walk, we will appreciate a great diversity of flora and fauna, will have the opportunity to walk the Inca Trail that is still used by the inhabitants of the area until you reach the village of Totora, here we spend the night in camp. Day 06: Totora - Santa Teresa
Down by the river's edge to Playa Santa Teresa Challacancha, Lucmabamba of town, then cross a Oroya to take a truck that will take us to the town of Santa Teresa. Overnight. Day 07: Santa Teresa - Hot Water
About 3 hours walk to the hydroelectric, lunch and then take the train to Aguas Calientes, will arrive at approximately 5.30 pm, you can take a comforting bath in the hot springs that give the name to the place. Overnight at hotel. Day 08: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco. Early morning after breakfast, we begin our walk at 5:00 a.m. to the heart of Machupicchu, we will have a guided tour of 2 hours and a half, then have free time to take their pictures and learn a little more this important archaeological site. In the afternoon we return to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Cusco. Services Include.
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