Choquequirao Trek
The last Inca stronghold and the sacred sister of Machu Picchu
⏱ 4 days / 3 nights📍 Cusco · Apurímac👥 Shared service
Cusco → Cachora → Capuliyoc → Chiquisca → Playa Rosalina → Marampata → Choquequirao → Cusco
Day 1Cusco — Cachora — Capuliyoc — Chiquisca
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco and tourist transport to the town of Cachora (2,900 m).
- Start of the hike from Capuliyoc (2,915 m).
- Descent into the Apurímac River canyon.
- Arrival at the Chiquisca campsite (1,930 m).
- Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 2Chiquisca — Playa Rosalina — Marampata
- Early breakfast.
- Hike through the Apurímac canyon to Playa Rosalina (1,550 m).
- Demanding ascent to Marampata (2,850 m).
- Spectacular views of the canyon and the mountain range.
- Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 3Marampata — Choquequirao — Marampata
- Early breakfast.
- Full day exploring the Choquequirao archaeological complex (3,050 m).
- Guided visit to the main sectors: plazas, terraces, platforms and temples.
- Free time for photos and your own exploration.
- Return to the Marampata campsite. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 4Marampata — Cachora — Cusco
- Early breakfast.
- Descent to Chiquisca and hike to Capuliyoc.
- Tourist transport from Cachora to Cusco.
- Arrival in Cusco and direct transfer to your hotel.
- End of our services.
- 3 nights of camping (Chiquisca and Marampata)
- 1 night of hotel accommodation in Cusco
- Tourist transport Cusco – Cachora – Cusco
- Official bilingual tour guide
- Camping equipment (tents, mats)
- Full meals during the trek
- Permits and entrance fees to Choquequirao
- Domestic and international flights
- Sleeping bag (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Additional drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Good physical condition
- Trekking shoes with good grip
- Comfortable, quick-drying clothes
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
- Backpack suitable for trekking
- Insect repellent
- Camera and plenty of energy