Choquequirao: Playing second fiddle to Machu Picchu but not for much longer


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May 4th 2008
Published: May 20th 2008
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Choquequirao: Cradle of Gold I'm standing on a ridge, gazing down on the ruins of what was once believed to be the legendary last city of the Incas. The buildings of this ruined Inca city, unknown to the Spanish Conquistadores, and hence not destroyed, lie just below me, while in the distance I can hear the roar of the mighty river as it weaves it's way though lush valleys and under beautiful moun... Read Full Entry



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The Scary SwitchbacksThe Scary Switchbacks
The Scary Switchbacks

The 18 edged switchback path. Lovely descent, horrible to climb!
Group PictureGroup Picture
Group Picture

At the Chiquiska campsite. Erwin, Jorge, Miguel, me and Ruth.
Erwin leads the mulesErwin leads the mules
Erwin leads the mules

Erwin is a student at Abancay University, but works as a mule man during holidays. His mules did a good job carrying the food, tent and all our gear.
Eagles SoaringEagles Soaring
Eagles Soaring

We first thought we'd seen condors but our guide told us they were eagles, high on the ridges above the path.
We're almost there...We're almost there...
We're almost there...

Only 10km until home. These kilometre markings were very useful; they went all the 32km to Choquequirao.



27th July 2009

choquequirao trek
Barry, I read your blog talking about your choquequirao trek and I was fascinated!! I'm planning on going there on January. It seemed to me you had a very good experience with the tour guide and the company who took you there. Do you remember the name by any chance? I'd love to hire to go to the choquequirao trek. Do you know with how many days in advance I would have to book it? thanks a lot!! xoxoxoxo belen.
10th January 2010

Hello. Really liked your blog about the trek. I'm hoping to go in may and wanted to hook up with the same guide you did.Just wanted to know the name if you had it. Thanks!
1st March 2010

Guide contact details
Hi, thanks for your comments. Our guides name was Miguel Angel. His address is migel23_5@hotmail.com

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