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4 Days
From 280.00
The 4-day Choquequirao trek is not a traditional route. Reaching this destination requires significant physical effort and the willpower to hike along mule trails with challenging ascents and descents.
Total hiking distance: 50 km
Maximum altitude: 3,030 m (9,940 ft)
Difficulty level: Demanding
Travel time from Cusco to Capuliyoq: 4–5 hours
Main site to visit: Choquequirao Archaeological Sanctuary
Pick-up from hotels, hostels, or family homes between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m.
Private transport from Cusco to Capuliyoc (2,900 m / 9,514 ft), approximately 4 hours. Breakfast along the way (not included).
At Capuliyoc, we will pass the government checkpoint to register and officially enter the route.
Luggage allowance: up to 5 kg (11 lbs) per person, carried by muleteers on horseback.
Begin the trek: descent to Chiquisca (8 km / approx. 4 hours).
Dinner and overnight in Chiquisca at local lodges (shared rooms: double, triple, quadruple, or matrimonial).
Meals included: lunch, afternoon tea, dinner (breakfast not included).
Early wake-up at 5:00 a.m. and breakfast.
Descent to the Apurímac River and crossing at Rosalina Bridge (1,470 m / 4,822 ft).
From there, begin the steep ascent to Maranpata (2,850 m / 9,350 ft), passing through the villages of Santa Rosa Baja, Santa Rosa Alta, and Ucchuyhuerta.
Approximate hiking time: 6 hours.
Dinner and overnight in Maranpata.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
Early departure after breakfast (5:00 a.m.) toward the Choquequirao archaeological complex (4 km / approx. 1h 30m).
Guided tour of the park and free time to explore and take photos (approx. 4.5 hours).
Return to Maranpata for lunch.
Afterward, descend to Rosalina Bridge and continue the ascent to Chiquisca.
Long day of trekking: 9–10 hours total.
Dinner and overnight in Chiquisca.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
Early breakfast and ascent of about 4 hours to Capuliyoc.
End of the trek.
Private transport back to Cusco, arriving around 2:30 p.m.
Meals included: breakfast.
Round-trip transport: Cusco – Capuliyoc – Cusco
Entrance ticket to Choquequirao Archaeological Park
All meals during the trek (except the first breakfast)
Cargo horse (up to 5 kg / 11 lbs per person)
Muleteer service
Professional tour guide
Accommodation in local lodges
First breakfast
Saddle horse
Extra drinks
Wi-Fi
Hot showers
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Tips
💲 Price per person: USD 280