If your adventurer spirit is craving new experiences outdoors, then check out this article on one of the best treks in South America. Choquequirao Inca ruins, the sacred sister of Machu Picchu is now available for you to visit in an exciting 4-day hiking journey! TOUR IN PERU has the best itinerary that will take you across unbelievable landscapes with your family or friends. This adventure has been recently ranked 2nd place among the best destinations worldwide.
Choquequirao Nowadays: The New Peruvian Experience
There are several kinds of experiences that you can have in the land of the Incas. If you are looking for a truly challenging hike or something new besides Machu Picchu, then Choquequirao is the next destination for you.
As this is a remote place and quite hard to get, it is not popular among classical tourists. It is reserved for those who can embrace a 4-day hike by several landscapes without giving up. The Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu offers the history of the last resistance fortress of the Inca Empire against the Spanish conquerors. Are you ready for the challenge?
Description of the Choquequirao Tour
The four-day tour has the following main highlights:
Day one of the Trek: Transfer from Cusco to Cachora village. Five-hour hike including lunch until the campsite of Chiquisca.
Day two of the Trek: Hike of the hardest part of the trek. We will go up and down the Andean mountains for almost 11 hours including lunch break and short breaks along the trek.
Day three of the Trek. Small trek to the Choquequirao Complex the Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu. Guided tour and free time to explore the site. Trek back to Santa Rosa and Lunch. Camping night in Chiquisca.
Day four of the Trek: Trek back to Cachora. Relax in the hot springs of Conoc (optional). Return to Cusco in a private van.
Throughout your journey, you’ll encounter unique Andean landscapes that will awe you. You’ll traverse high mountains and picturesque valleys illuminated by sunlight. Enjoy meals with your trekking group in small, cozy campsites outdoors, surrounded only by plants, rivers, and mountains.
On the third day, after waking up and having breakfast, you won’t want to rest again once you catch the first glimpses of the Choquequirao ruins. Upon arrival, the view of the last resistance fortress of the Inca people will be rewarding in itself. Take hundreds of pictures, meditate, and stretch your body. Enjoy the ruins to the fullest.
Some tips and considerations for your trip
This trek is one of the hardest in Cusco so previous training is a must. Also, consider renting trekking poles while descending the mountains.
The best season to go to Choquequirao is from April to October, i.e. during the dry season.
Do not forget to bring with you a hat and sunscreen. Andean sunlight can be strong and the trek will be done during the morning to the afternoon, so better be safe than sorry.
As it is a long track, do not carry unnecessary stuff with you. Each extra pound will be felt by your back and it will hurt.
Remember to buy water and food supplies in Cusco or Cachora. You might run out of water but you can use the river water with purifying pills to drink it. There are some vendors along the trek but the items are more expensive as usual. Also, remember that TOUR IN PERU will ensure 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners in the trek.
- Check our quite helpful insider packing list for the Choquequirao hike.
Getting to Choquequirao with TOUR IN PERU
Visiting Choquequirao, the sacred sister of Machu Picchu, in 2024 is not a dream anymore. Turn your fabulous vacation in Peru into a real adventure. TOUR IN PERU has 14 years of experience in adventure tours like Choquequirao or the Inca Trail. Check the tour itinerary and contact us to book this experience. As Choquequirao is not subject to availability you can do this hike whenever you like, but especially in the dry season.
What are you waiting for? Discover Peru beyond Machu Picchu and become an unbeatable hiker, and intrepid explorer or a master of Inca knowledge. TOUR IN PERU and Peru will be glad to have you as a visitor in 2024!
