Waqrapukara

Cusco -  Sangarara – Waiki (start of the Trek) – Wakrapukara (Distance 8 kms. Time 4 – 5 hrs approximately) A private vehicle will pick you up at your hotel at 6 am and you will leave with a professional guide to the South of Cusco. After about 3 hours of travel we will reach the village of Sangarara, which was the scene of epic battles between the Incas led by Tupac Amaru and the Spanish settlers. You will continue for about 40 minutes on a dirt track to the starting point of the hike. We will then begin the walk on a trail without major difficulty that will allow you to observe the landscapes of the Apurimac Valley, one of the most important rivers in the region. On the way we will take a break to have lunch in the middle of this wonderful setting, in the form of a picnic basket. We will resume the walk in the afternoon and begin to see the silhouette of the Wakrapukara site, which in Quechua means "horned Fortress". For some residents of the region, the horn-shaped growths of this mountain would actually be llama ears. Our camp will be set up near the site in order to make a complete visit the next day. Overnight in a camp, hot dinner on site.

Wakrapukara – Sangarara – Cusco After breakfast, you will leave with your guide to visit the archaeological complex of Waqra Pucara. It was built by a pre-Incas civilization, los Qanchis before being conquered by the Incas. The complex has some clues that suggest that the Incas used it as a ceremonial and political center. The terraces built on the lower part of the site, like most of the sites in the region, demonstrate the ability of the Incas to adapt their buildings to all types of landforms and landscapes. Once the visit is over, we will leave for a walk of about 3h30 to go down to the starting point where a delicious lunch prepared by our cooks will await you. Return to Cusco by private transport (about 4 hours). Note: The recommended period for this trek is from April to October (dry season). Good physical condition is required, but no technical difficulty.