How much does the Ausangate trek cost?

5-day Ausangate trek costs US$550 per person. It includes; guide, cook, horses, transport, food, tents, mattresses. Extra gear rental (sleeping bag, walking poles, shoes etc.) is not included and paid separately.

How to get to Ausangate?

HOW TO GET AUSANGATE? You need to take a public bus from Cusco to Tinki town. Busses go every 20 minutes and don’t cost much. Buses leave from the Estadio de Parque Zonal which is 10 minutes in a taxi from Cusco city center.

How do I visit choquequirao?

Currently, the only way to get to the Choquequirao ruins is the four-day trek but the local Peruvian government is planning to build a Choquequirao cable car through the Apurimac Valley.

Is there really a Rainbow Mountain in Peru?

The Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca is a mountain near Cusco in Peru. Considered a holy site in Peru, the mountain has become a hotspot for international visitors, and is now the second-most visited attraction in the Cusco region thanks to local tour operators and a flurry of Instagram posts.

How long does it take to hike to Choquequirao?

The return trek to Choquequirao ruins and back will take between 4 and 5 days, a hike to Machu Picchu will require 8 to 9 days. The Choquequirao ruins at the sunrise, one of the most memorable moments on the trek.

When was Choquequirao found?

1710
Choquequirao is located on the spurs of the Wilkapampa mountain range in the La Convención Province in the northwestern part of the Cusco region and was first discovered in 1710 by Spanish explorer Juan Arias Diaz.

How tall is Machu Picchu?

7,972′
Machu Picchu/Elevation

How difficult is the Choquequirao Trek?

The four-day Choquequirao trek has a moderate difficulty, and requires an average fitness level. You should only attempt the nine-day trek to Machu Picchu if you have a good level of fitness.