Choquequirao Trek Difficulty Level along the trail

The Choquequirao trek is one of the most difficult routes in Cusco - Peru, because of its verticality. Crossing the deep Canyon of Apurimac becomes a big challenge for those people who enjoy trekking. However, the difficulty of this trail is offset by the beauty of the landscape and the archeological Inca site of Choquequirao.

Difficult Level By Locations In Choquequirao trekking

1. Cusco - Cachora - Chiquisca

The time of the trek to Chiquisca is about 8 hours, and it covers a distance of 19 kilometers. The first part is flat and is an easy trekking until the view point of Capuliyoc, from this part the hike goes downhill until Cocamasana (2330 above sea level), where we finally arrive at Chiquisca (1950 above sea level) which lays at a grove where we can find water and set up the 1st night camp at Choquequirao.

Difficultness of the 1st day of the trail: Medium challenge, 19 km – trekking time: 8 hours

How is the itinerary for this places in this days?

The adventure to Choquequirao ruins begins early in the morning from Cusco to Cachora (3100 m), which is the last place where you have the opportunity to buy applies and water. You will be picked up from your hotel and be transported to Cachora. On the way we will pass Limatambo which has some very picturesque archaeological sites to visit. From Cachora we begin our hiking towards Chiquisqa (2000 m) for 6-7 hours. Along the road we will pass the two small villages Capuliyoc (2800 m) and Cocamasana, in one of these places we will enjoy our lunch. In Chiquisqa we will settle our camp, eat dinner together and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the forest of Chiquisqa and all its different types of fruits. A good sleep is important so we can be ready for the hike to the imporatant Inca site of Choquequirao the next day.
This choquequirao trekking is comparate to the salkantay trail

2. Chiquisca – Santa Rosa- Choquequirao

This day is a hard section of the Choquequirao trek. From Chiquisca we will pass the Rosalina bridges, from where we will hike uphill for 4 hours to reach Santa Rosa, later another 3 hours trek up to Marampata, which is the highest camp (3.100 m above sea level).

Difficultness of the 2nd day: Hard work challenge, 13 km - walking time: 7 hours

How is the itinerary for this places in our tour this days?

This is an important!, why? Becuase you will experience the amazing city of the Incas; Choquequirao, therefore it is important that we start our day in a good way with wake-up-tee and a solid breakfast. From our camp in Chiquisqa the route will take us to Choquequirao (3150 m) in the end of the day. On the hike we will walk downhill for an hour until we reach the bridge of Rosalina. Thereafter the hike takes us uphill for two hours to Santa Rosa Baja, where we will have a little break to collect some energy before we will ascend the mountain for two more hours to Marampata, where we can en joy the view of the beautiful landscapes of the valley. From there we hike for 1.5 hours to the archaeological site of Choquequirao.

Travel to Peru and not to do Choquequirao trail will be a bad, becuase it is considered like sister of Machu Picchu.

3. Choquequirao - Chiquisca

Choquequirao is a spectacular place, where Condors and Andean gods are living. After a relaxed morning we will visit the Archaeological site. After the visit we begin to descend until Playa Rosalina which will take 6 hours.

Difficultness of the 3rd day: Easy challenge, 13 km – trail time: 6 hours. Day 4. - Chiquisca – Cachora. On the last part of the trek, the hike will go uphill for 4 hours until Capuliyoc, from where we continue on a flat path until Cachora. Difficultness of the 4th day: medium challenge, 19 km - walking time 7 hours.

How is the itinerary in this days?

On the last day we will hike from Cocamasana to Cachora. First we will drink our wake-up-tee and eat breakfast around 5.30. At 6.00 our last hike starts towards Cachora, where we will arrive around 11 – 12.00 at noon. At Cachora we will enjoy our last lunch together and a bus will be waiting for us to bring us back to Cusco - Peru, where our adventure will end around 3-4.00 in the afternoon.

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