Luxury Choquequirao Vacations & Tours made for you
Peru
"The other Machu Picchu"
Meaning ‘Cradle of Gold’ in Quechuan, the entrancing Choquequirao is considered to be Machu Picchu’s hushed-up sister, hidden in the spurs of the Salkantay Mountain Ridge. It is imagined to be an entrance city, if not the main religious centre, to the lofty Incan Vilcabamba empire.
Reached only by a 20-mile hike, the site sits at 3,050 metres above sea level and was discovered in the early 18th century but left unexcavated until the 1970s, meaning only 30 to 40% has been unearthed so far. Hovering over the stunning Apurímac river canyon with views of peaks that seem to catch and hold the clouds as they pass over, Choquequirao spreads itself over 1,800 hectares (larger than Machu Picchu).
The restored parts of the city feature a lovely lawned main plaza, a central temple, aqueducts, crop terraces and residential houses all designed in alignment with the movement of the sun and stars (most Incan cities were) and all underneath the mount of Sunch’u Pata.
More importantly its remoteness, being well off the trodden track, means you have a good chance of sharing the site with just the resident Andean Condors. We offer exclusive four- and five-day private 60-kilometre treks to Choquequirao inclusive of equipment, meals, guides, a chef, pack animals and transfers. Speak to a Travel Designer if you are interested in including a trip to Choquequirao in your luxury Peru tour.
Luxury accommodation in Choquequirao
There are many incredible places to stay in Choquequirao. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
5 Day / 4 Night Private Trek to Choquequirao
5 Day 4 Night Private Trek Choquequirao is a place to stay in Choquequirao, Peru.
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Get inspired with our Choquequirao example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
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Berni De Luca
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Charles Kronsten
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Demi Roberts
Senior Travel Designer
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Flavia Toledo
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Melanie Vieira
Senior Concierge – Latin America
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