Choquequirao Cusco Inca history still keeps countless secrets. One of them is Choquequirao: known as the last Inca bastion and sister citadel of Machu Picchu is still a mystery for researchers of this South American culture. Choquequirao is located between the jungle and the Peruvian Andes, on a mountain at 3033 meters above sea level and has a great peculiarity: it can only be accessed on foot, in a 62 kilometers round trip and with descents and ascents from 3100 to 1400 and vice versa. Is it worth the effort? No doubt about it. Its difficult access makes Choquequirao one of the most charming places in all of Peru: with practically untouched fauna and flora and less than 25 visitors per day. How to get to Choquequirao? The easy (and expensive) way is to do it with a tour, which charges around 300 dollars all inclusive. But today we want to talk about the most adventurous and cheapest way to visit this citadel: on your own. Getting to San Pedro de Cachora The starting point for Choquequirao is the small town of San Pedro de Cachora, in the department of Abancay. To get here, you can do it from Cusco or from Lima, via Abancay. We recommend spending one night in Cachora to start the hike early the next day. From San Pedro de Cachora to Santa Rosa campsite The starting point is the Capullylloc viewpoint, located 7 kilometers from San Pedro de Cachora. Although many people do this section on foot, we recommend that you take a cab to save energy for the rest of the way. The first part of the route is a long descent until you reach Playa Rosalina, where there is a campsite where you can stay for the night, but if you still have
Choquequirao Cusco Inca history still keeps countless secrets. One of
