arqueotrekkingperu

This intrepid day-long adventure starts bright and early. We’ll pick you up at your hotel around 4:30 a.m. and begin the two-hour drive to the town of Cusipata. There, you’ll be able to refuel with breakfast and be ready for the day. Afterwards, we’ll continue along the beautiful Pomacanchi Lagoon, which is surrounded by grasslands and numerous fields of crops. This lagoon is also one of the largest in the area. We’ll then continue our route for another hour along an unpaved road to the town of Santa Lucía, taking in the incredible scenery along the way, and even the lagoon in the distance. From the town, a final drive will take us to the starting point of the hike, where you’ll have plenty of time to pack up.

The first leg will last approximately an hour and a half, observing the magnificent Apurimac Canyon, one of the deepest in Peru, and the amazing landscapes formed by numerous cliffs along the entire path. When we reach the Waqrapukara viewpoint, you can rest a bit and take the first photos of this impressive fortress that stands on the edge of a canyon. Next, we will descend along a steep path on the edge of a cliff towards the site, while you appreciate the Apurimac River flowing in the distance. You will be able to explore the archaeological complex for approximately an hour and a half, climbing through the remains of the temple, taking photos of its famous horn-shaped rock formation and the incredible landscape of the canyon. Waqrapukara also has enigmatic constructions from the pre-Inca and Inca period, terraces, and an incredible history, making it the perfect place to learn about Andean culture. Without a doubt, this wonderful place will leave you breathless from beginning to end. When the group is ready, we will begin the return hike along the same trail. We will reach the private transport after an hour and a half and finally return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 17:00 p.m.