Inka Trail Explorer Blogs

Why you should hike the Choquequirao?

The Choquequirao is an archaeological site located on a remote area in the Vilcabamba mountain range. While being considered a twin to Machu Picchu due to its architectural and structural resemblances, it is also known as one of the most strenuous treks and is a favorite amongst adventurous hikers...

Choquequirao Trek Route

Choquequirao Trek Route

The choquequirao trek route goes on the rugged terrain into the remote region between where the Andes ends and the Amazon begins, it goes through high mountain passes, low river valley and sub-tropical cloud forest with stunning snow-capped mountains. Choquequirao trek route starts in the villages of Cachora, which is...

Choquequirao Peru

Choquequirao Peru

Choquequirao is one of the most beautiful Inca ruins in Peru – Cusco, remote, spectacular, and still not entirely cleared, even it was discovered earlier than Machu Picchu by a Frenchman in the 18th century and then the same Hiram Bingham arrived in 1909, just before he found Machu...

Choquequirao Trail

Choquequirao Trail

Choquequrao trail starts in a little town of Cachora with a overlooking of Apurimac canyon, this trail is quiet challenging but surprisingly amazing adventure, free of crowds, mind-blowing trail that goes through Apurimac canyon to the mountaintop sacred city of Choquequirao, this is a great alternative trail to the...

Choquequirao Trek Company

Choquequirao Trek Company

We are a local tour Company specialized on Choquequirao trail, this little known wildness place offers a unique experience. Our Choquequirao trek to Machu Picchu is specifically and carefully designed for our clients, we operate our own treks. As a Sustainable Tourism Company we are committed to the protection...

What is the Weather on the Choquequirao trek?

What is the Weather on the Choquequirao trek?

The Weather on the Choquequirao trek exhibits the largest diversity among the trek. Temperature is proportional to altitude, really hot temperatures in the low-lying valleys varying from 25°C to 40°C, depending on the seasons and in the high elevations could temperatures varying from 0 °C up to 19°C. In Cusco area the rainy...