{"id":3202,"date":"2023-11-13T22:53:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T03:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/cusco\/trekking\/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu-special-camps-4days-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:24:03","slug":"choquequirao-trek-4-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ericadventures.com\/en\/cusco\/trekking\/choquequirao-trek-4-days\/","title":{"rendered":"4D Choquequirao Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Choquequirao<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This landscape features a limitless variety of microclimates, transitioning from snow-dusted peaks over 6,000m through high Andean plains down to the expansive cloud forests and upper jungles<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the arrival of Western explorers, Manco Inca ruled this territory<\/sup>. It contained numerous centers, villages, and sacred sites connected by a sophisticated network of Inca paths that were expanded during the eras of Manco Inca, Sayri Tupac, Titu Cusi Yupanqui, and Tupac Amaru I<\/sup>. They established a NEO-IMPERIAL state here to protect the traditional knowledge, religion, astronomy, and customs of the ancient Inca people<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ITINERARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Capuliyoc \u2013 Chiquisca (3,350 \u2013 2,850 \u2013 1,930m)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We depart early in the morning, heading northwest from Cusco (3,350m) via private transport toward the village of Cachora (2,850m). Along the way, we will stop for a morning meal before reaching Capuliyoc, the trek’s starting point, which is bordered by mountains and the grand, snow-covered Padreyoc peak (5,571m). This is where we meet the wranglers and mules who will transport our gear from the Capuliyoc pass (2,800m) throughout the journey. From this vantage point, we enjoy an incredible view of the Apur\u00edmac canyon and the distant Choquequirao complex. After a brief pause, we follow a winding path down the mountainside to our camp at Chiquisca (1,930m), a small village with a balmy climate where we will eat lunch and stay overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 8 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trekking time:<\/strong> 3\u20134 hours in warm weather with insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2: Chiquisca \u2013 Playa Rosalina \u2013 Marampata \u2013 Choquequirao (1,930 \u2013 1,550 \u2013 2,850 \u2013 3,033m)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following breakfast, we begin a thirty-minute descent to Rosalina Beach (1,500m). From there, we immediately start climbing out of the canyon in warm temperatures toward the town of Marampata (2,850m), our campsite that offers a lovely view of the Choquequirao ruins. The sunset at Choquequirao is a mystical event, often featuring the Andean Condor flying from the high Vilcabamba peaks down toward the archaeological site (3,033m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 14 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trekking time:<\/strong> 7 hours in mixed warm and cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3: Choquequirao \u2013 Marampata \u2013 Playa Rosalina \u2013 Chiquisca (3,033 \u2013 2,850 \u2013 1,550 \u2013 1,930m)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We will watch the sun rise over the Choquequirao ruins early in the morning. A professional guide will then provide a presentation on the history of the site, its architecture, and the latest archaeological findings. Currently known as the “Cradle of Gold,” the site still holds many secrets as only 30% has been restored. Ongoing restoration efforts suggest that in a few years, Choquequirao will be fully revealed and may eventually become a greater attraction than Machu Picchu. Afterward, we return to Marampata and descend back into the Apur\u00edmac canyon (Playa Rosalina 1,500m) before climbing again to our campsite at Chiquisca (1,930m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 14 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trekking time:<\/strong> 6 hours in a warm, mosquito-prone climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 4: Chiquisca \u2013 Capuliyoc Pass \u2013 Cusco (1,930 \u2013 2,850 \u2013 2,800 \u2013 3,350m)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our final morning involves an uphill climb through a dry landscape as temperatures rise with the sun. At Capuliyoc (2,850m), we take a short break to enjoy the view of the Apur\u00edmac canyon\u2014where condors are sometimes seen\u2014before boarding our bus to Cusco. The final segment from the Capuliyoc pass is more relaxed, providing great views of the mountain range’s snowy peaks. We arrive in Cachora to finish our journey through the Vilcabamba mountains. Finally, our transport will return us to the city of Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distance:<\/strong> 8 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trekking time:<\/strong> 3\u20134 hours in warm, mosquito-prone weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INCLUDED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n