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Hiking to ChoquequiraoLocation: Rediscover Machu Picchu > Travelling & Activities > Hiking to Choquequirao -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Beautiful Hike...
This hike is only slightly similar to the hike to Machu Picchu. It is also less popular, but not much less interesting! The Machu Picchu hikes remain the "kings", while trekking to Choquequirao is appealing, perhaps very interesting to those of you who have already taken the trip to Machu Picchu.
Duration
Generally the trip takes 4 to 5 days, but it can take as little as 2 or 3 days, depending on the route. The longer trips that include hikes to Machu Picchu and Choquequirao as well, usually take 6 to 7 days to complete.
Routes
The cities of Abancay and Cachora are closest to the ruins.
Some treks are organized from Cuzco, others from Abancay or Cachora. Although there are several other alternatives. The cities of Abancay and Cachora are closest to the ruins.
Most often, the walking trips to the ruins of Choquequirao start south (at a spot in or near Cachora) and move north to the archaeological site. This is not a trip that follows the Inca Trail, although, you may encounter parts of this road system during your trip.
Many companies will drive you from Cuzco to Cachora and will start the trek from there. Some companies start treks from Abancay or Cachora. These trips usually go in a circle: all the way to Choquequirao and then back to Abancay or Cachora.
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