Overview
Huchuy qosqo trek, is a hiking alternative in the city of Cusco, this archeological site of Huchuy Qosqo is located north of Cusco. It is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, and very close to the city of Lamay in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Huchuy qosqo trek, is part of the tourist circuits of Cusco, in this tour you can observe a great variety of landscapes.
Among a large number and variety of buildings, some of stone and other mixed (adobe and stone), which had communication with the city of Cusco and other cities through the Inca trail system. Huchuy Qosqo Trek is ideal to get out of the classic tours of the city of Cusco. This place in the colony was completely abandoned, now it is a beautiful place to observe the entire Sacred Valley and the Andes mountain range.
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization
Useful Information
- Distance: 17 Km
- Duration: 1 Days trek
- When to go: April to November.
- Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,400 m
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Itinerary
DAY: CUSCO – HUCHUY QOSQO.
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our private car taking the road to Chinchero, the starting point of our trek. We started our hike ascending smoothly until reaching the highest point, passing through beautiful places of flora and fauna with the presence of different animals, llamas, alpacas and sheep. Slowly descend on the plateau overlooking the mountain to the ruins of Huchuy Cusco. The ruins are structures made of stone and adobe (mud brick). The beauty of these ruins is being built on top of the mountain. With blue sky and many streams on each side. After relaxing in the shade of the trees Qeuña (Oak Andino) and a delicious Andean lunch, Start the zigzag path through the mountainside, across the Urubamba River, where our private bus will take us back to Cusco afternoon.
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Includes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Professional Guide
- Tourist transport.
- Breakfast (optional)
- Lunch
- Entrance.
What to bring?
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
- Hat or cap for sun protection, rain or cold
- Sunscreen
- Snack: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
- water bottle
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Walking sticks U$.20
- Daypacks U$.15
Acomodation
Map
Reviews
Machu Picchu es asombro, su historia, los lugares que debes pasar previo a su llegada, las vistas y la guía de Javier como parte de Pacha Expeditions, excelente. Si desean... read more
January 1, 1970
gracias por la experiencia la montaña de colores estuve muy buena disfrutamos de la caminata y el paisaje todo estuvo bien organizado tal como nos ofrecieron muchas gracias amigos siempre... read more
January 1, 1970
super maravilloso visitar este lugar una experiencia inolvidable caminar a una altura de 5000 metros, fue estar cerca al cielo, las maravillas de mi pais - recomiendo visitar este lugar
May 7, 2022
Positive Impact Travel
By joining this trip, you are directly supporting a project with a positive impact, with the Goal of Sustainable and responsible Development for future generations.
The earnings that Pacha Expeditions receives, for each of our tours, a percentage is destined to support various Andean communities. Pacha Expeditions organizes activities for the benefit of the local community, for children and adults, throughout the year.
Our projects are backed by local authorities and with internationally recognized standards and are audited by third parties. Which imply positive impacts on the beneficiaries
