Regarded as the last Inca refuge, for decades resisted the Spanish conquistadors.

The archaeological site of Vilcabamba is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba and Espiritu Pampa or Vilcabamba la Nueva (New Vilcabamba) in the time of the Inka, it was united and in communication with Machupicchu by a complex net work of trails. This route is one of the last unexplored routes although nowadays there are more people exploring it more often to the landscape and the closest contact with the Andean settlers who dress in really typical and unique customs in the world.

Choquequirao is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire". The oldest reports assign to Juan Arias Diaz as one of the first explorer that arrive in the zone in 1710, Hiram Bingham explored also this area in 1910.
Arriving at Choquequirao is an extreme adventure which stars from Cusco by bus to the town of Cachora (Apurimac) this trip demand 4 days hiking along the way we can enjoy and live in tune with nature and discover the original type of living from local people.

In this Vilcanota range you can hike at heights above 5000 m.a.s.l. and have fabulous panoramic views at crystalline lakes and nearby mountains. You can see the typical Andean animals as Lamas, Alpacas and Vicunas, meet local people who speak Quechua and know about their religion (their contact with the Apus, the mountain spirit), customs and life in the Andes.

This trip compounds the best of the Lares Valley and the fascinating Inca archeological remains of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu inka citadel. Our first stop is the colonial town of Lares, there, we can enjoy the hot springs… before begin the day four through the spectacular Urubamba mountain range.

Every day is reasonably paced with enough time to enjoy the wonderful scenery, appreciating the life of the Andean farmers. On the fourth day we reach the legendary Inca town of Ollantaytambo, Next, we will take the short train ride to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, one of the wonder and most beautiful archeological place.

This expedition will lead you at two of the wonderful archaeological sites in Cusco-area and Peru (CHOQUEKIRAO and MACHU PICCHU). The legends and knowledge of the Machu Picchu ruins are already all over the world. Since its was-discovered by Hiram Bingham in July 1911, the ruin has been a topic of discussions and research about the Inkas and finally in 1981 the Peruvian government established The Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, same that in 1983 where honored by UNESCO as World Heritage. As much one can find of writings and histories about Machu Picchu, the little one can find about the latter, but not less interesting ruin complex of Choquekiraw.

The archaeological site of CHOQUEKIRAW is part of the complex system of Andean towns in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Inkas, it was united and in communication with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. Choquekiraw is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of Salqantay, at 3035 m.a.s.l., surrounded by the snow capped Apus(sacred mountain) of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo and Panta on the right side of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, La Convencion province the department of Cusco. Choquekiraw is an Inka town formed by small sites spread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name Choquekiraw.

Choquequirao is considered as "The Last Refuge of the Inca Empire". The oldest reports assign to Juan Arias Diaz as one of the first explorer that arrive in the zone in 1710, Hiram Bingham explored also this area in 1910.

Arriving at Choquequirao is an extreme adventure which stars from Cusco by bus to the town of Cachora (Apurimac) this trip demand 4 days hiking along the way we can enjoy and live in tune with nature and discover the original type of living from local people.