Chokequiraow, the sacred sister city of Machu Picchu. Cradle of nobles, place of refuge and resistance of the last leaders.
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WT-CODE 705
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Venture into this fascinating 49km journey through Apurimac – one of the deepest canyons in the country –, to the Inca City of Chokequiraow, considered the last bastion of Inca resistance, where Manco and the other Incas of Vilcabamba resisted the onslaught of the Spanish, until the capture and execution of Túpac Amaru I in 1572; and also known as Machu Picchu’s twin sister for their structural and architectural similarities; where, on the crest of the mountain, constructions inherited from the ancient Peruvians with graphic representations also rise.
Besides its archeological and historical value, this trek is also rich in wildlife mainly because of the mighty Apurimac River – that moves in direction of the Amazon River – feeding the cloud forest, habitat to orchids, bamboo, spectacled bear, Andean deer, llamas, usno, and even Andean condor.
Make sure you double check with your guide about all departure times
Transfer Cusco to Cachora (2,800masl)
3hr hike Cachora to Chikisca
Lunch
4hr hike to Santa Rosa (2,230masl)
Dinner and camping
Breakfast
4hr hike to Maranpata (2,900masl)
Lunch
2hr hike to Chokequiraow camp
Archeological tour
Dinner an camping for the night
Breakfast
3hr hike to Santa Rosa (2,200masl)
Lunch
4 hike to Chikisca (1,800masl)
Dinner and camping
Breakfast
4hr hike to Capuliyoc
Lunch
Transfer to Cusco
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