UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST
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CHOQUEQUIRAO<br />
Adventure & nature<br />
4 days - 3 nights AM Upon request<br />
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Immersed in the lush jungle of Cusco’s cloud forest lies an ancient<br />
city, sister to Machu Picchu, thought to hold its world of valuable<br />
secrets yet to be discovered. Choquequirao, which means cradle<br />
of gold in Quechua, is a fantastic archaeological site nestled on<br />
the top of a mountain, in which one can truly connect to nature<br />
and lose themselves in the Incan past.<br />
To access the site, one must embark on an unforgettable – albeit<br />
challenging – four-day hike full of ascents and descents, that takes<br />
you through a variety of microclimates. From Andean highlands<br />
to Amazonian cloud forests; from 4,000 meters above sea level to<br />
the deepest valleys; through vibrant green forests to centuries-old<br />
stone walls. All this and more on this incredible route.<br />
Choquequirao is an ancient Inca citadel built above the Apurimac<br />
River Valley, 3,000 meters above sea level. Its size and limited<br />
accessibility have made the excavation and study of the site’s<br />
12 sectors a difficult task. Based on what has been uncovered,<br />
however, the high-quality stonework indicates that the citadel<br />
was used for ceremonial purposes and housing for the elite.<br />
Some theories suggest that it also served as a control point,<br />
and it was home of the last Inca bastion after the arrival of the<br />
Spanish to Cusco.<br />
Its plazas and terraces are noteworthy, as is the flora and fauna<br />
that surround it. The impressive view of the valley shares the<br />
spotlight with the Llamas of the Sun – llama figures made from<br />
stone –, and the incredible number of butterflies that flutter<br />
around hikers. Your camera is sure to be doing the most work<br />
throughout the journey.<br />
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