Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

Choquequirao to Machu Picchu

The Inca city is situated in the vast landscape of the Vilcabamba Range above the Apurimac River Canyon. Thick forest has covered this Inca site for many years and it has only recently been discovered.

Choquequirao was the dwelling of the last rebel Incas of Vilcabamba and similar to Machu Picchu, it is thought that the Spanish never discovered it. This is a challenging trek traversing different ecosystems.

There are amazing views of the Vilcabamba Range and the trail descends deep into the Apurimac Canyon, a truly magnificent hike.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cusco - Cachora - Chikiska

Accommodation: Camping

Overnight: Chikiska

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - Chikiska to Choquequirao

Accommodation: Camping

Overnight: Choquequirao

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Explore Choquequirao

Accommodation: Camping

Overnight: Choquequirao

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Choquequirao to Maizal

Accommodation: Camping

Overnight: Maizal

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Maizal to Yanama, then drive to Lucmabamba

Accommodation: Camping

Overnight: Lucmabamba

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Lucmabamba - Llactapata Aguas Calientes

Accommodation: Hostel

Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Overnight: Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch