The Best Trek – Choquequirao

The most challenging trek in the Andes, Choquequirao, considered by many international magazines, such as the sister of Machu Picchu, is a city that is located on top of a mountain at 3,100 m.a.s.l. This trail is one of the most challenging that exists in the city of Cusco, due to the rugged geography of the area.
In recent years many groups of tourists are visiting this place, because it is an option to the Inca trail, here you do not need a permit, to be able to do the trail. This option is great for passengers looking to be off the beaten track.

Located in the Vilcabamba mountain range, the Choquequirao archaeological complex is a varied attraction, here you can observe a variety of flora and fauna, and the Apurimac canyon. You can also see the imposing condor the largest bird in the Andean world, fly over this immense canyon, this adventure is unique in the Andes, especially for lovers of natural life and adventure.

The archaeological complex, ours a different architecture to the city of Machu Picchu, in the construction of the city used fusiform stones and flagstones, a material that abounds in the mountains. The city of Choquequirao is built on the top of the mountain and is very difficult to access, it has many sectors, which are currently undergoing a cleaning process, the most notable being: the main square, the usno, the religious sector, the colcas , the military sector, the agricultural sector, and the llamas sector.

Areas in which the cleaning and conservation works were carried out. According to studies, only 40% of the entire Inca city was recovered, the rest is covered by vegetation, covering an area of 18.km2.