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HUCHUY QOSQO 1 DAY

Huchuy Qosqo is a fantastic alternative which in the past used to be a training path for the famous Inka trail. Its name in Quechua means Little Cusco, is a very enthralling trek which gives you the opportunity to enhance with nature. It offers beautiful views of mountains and valleys whit lots of legacy behind. You will enjoy the cultural tourism mixed with the natural attraction giving you the adventure feeling that offers the Sacred Valley landscapes. This great one whole day trek surrounding our city, begins in Taucca, located only 40 minutes away of Cusco’s downtown. After going through an ancient Inka path uphill where you will see stunning views including a small canyon and the breathtaking andes, we finally arrive to the incredible Huchuyqosqo.

Itinerario

1st Day Cusco- Taucca –La May- Cusco:

We pick you up from your hotel towards the small town of Tauca (3750 m). At the beginning of this trip the way is flat and the views are the classic Andean valleys filled with corn, potatoes, quinoa and other local tubercles. As we go up to the “Pucajasa pass, located at 4 393 m.a.s.l. , the views changes drastically to the classic Andean dessert with few lush, mainly the ichu that grows in high altitude.You will overlook the spectaculars snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota Andean range such Veronica, Pitusiray, Chicon and San Juan. After the highest point, we begin the flat downhill hike towards Huchuy Qosqo for about two hours through a path that take us to Caucca. Once here, you will be able to visit he arqueological sites like sacred temples, storehouses and also the agricultural ones with lots of cactus on them. This canyon is the result of a geological fault line, Huchuy Qosqo, Little Cusco is located at 3 650 m.a.s.l. which is a delightful Inka complex.
It also has a very fine stonework on a great Kallanka (rectangular walls), some residential houses and two floor buildings made of stone and sun dried brick. Huchuy Qosqo plateau is surrounded by agricultural terraces and the marvelous Vilcanota mountain range. After that we hike downhill to La May located at 2900 m.a.s.l where we take our transportation back to Cusco passing through the towns of Pisaq and Ccorao.

Meals: Box lunch
Maximum Altitude: 4.437m/ 14.557 feet
Minimum Altitude: 2.938? 9.639 feet
Distance: 14.07 km / 9.07 miles.
Approximate walking time: 7 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate

INCLUDED

INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick up on a private bus towards Chinchero (Tauccca, beginning point of the trek)
  • Meals : 1 box lunch
  • Professional bilingual tour guide ( English – Spanish) during the whole time
  • Transfer La May-Cusco
  • Entrance ticket to Huchuy Qosqo
  • Emergency horse
  • First aid equipment, oxygen and emergency radio

NOT INCLUDED

NOT INCLUDED

  • Breakfast 1st day
  • Hiking poles for the trek, although you can rent them from us ($15 for the whole trek)
  • Dinner 1st day
  • Tips 1st day
  • Extra expenses

Note

Recommended list of what to pack

  • Travel Insurance
  • Prescription medications, and others for fever, stomachache
  • Water purified pills
  • Altitude sickness pills
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain poncho
  • Hiking poles
  • Hiking pants/shoes
  • Sun hat /wool cap/beanie
  • Day pack clothing (shorts, long sleeve fleece)
  • Cold weather jacket
  • Rain gear
  • Passport and other travel documents
  • If you are student bring your original ISIC
  • Money

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOUR

Detalles del Viaje

Alimentación: Desayuno, almuerzo, Lonche y Cena.
Alojamiento: Campamento.
Altitud máxima: 3.300 m / 10.824 pies.
Altitud mínima: 2.680 m / 8.790 pies.
Distancia recorrida: 12 km / 7.5 millas  aproximadamente.
Tiempo aproximado de caminata: 6 -7 horas.
Nivel de Dificultad: Moderada.
Disponible: Ducha fría en el camping.

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