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Half Day Trek Kallachaqa - Wayraq Punku

Half Day Trek Kallachaqa - Wayraq Punku

1 days

Moon Temple – Inkilltambo

Half Day Trek Kallachaqa - Wayraq Punku

1 days
Moon Temple – Inkilltambo

Best half day trek for hiking in the southern area of Cusco city, to see the archeological sites of Choqekiraw Puqio and Inkilltambo, following a farmers trail which also connects with other interesting places in the Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman.

This half-day walk will take us around the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, to the valley of the Kallachaqa River in the micro-basin of the Cachimayo River; east of the city of Cusco. The archaeological sites that we will visit will show us a little more of the mastery developed by the Incas in their adaptation and management of the environment to be used, not only as production sites, but also as places of worship for their divinities and understanding of the universe.

ITINERARY

Your adventure step by step

Day 1: Cusco – Kallachaqa – Huayraq Punku

Pick up from your hotel, we will depart towards the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, Qenko sector, near the Temple of the Moon area.

These Inca vestiges are considered Huacas or sacred spaces and make up the system of Huacas and Seqes of the city of Cusco. This system of Huacas and Seqes consolidated the power of the families of the Cusco nobility, since these families were owners of the spaces where these huacas were located and were in charge of maintaining the cult of their divinities, under the animist perspective with which they They understood the world and the universe.

The trail is in good condition, stable, clearly marked, relatively wide and with short routes both up and down almost its entire length. It is a terrain of firm earth with some loose stones. It is a safe path.

  • Altitude Headtrail Kusillachay: 3685 mt / 12090 feet
  • Altitude Temple of the Moon: 3635 mt / 11926 feet
  • Altitude Inkilltambo: 3540 mt / 11615 feet
  • Altitude Hornos: 3460 mt/ 11352 feet
  • Altitude Suqanqa Choqekiraw Puqio: 3475 mt /11401 feet
  • Altitude Huayraq Punku: 3510 mt /11516 feet

SUMMARY

  • Vertical difference: +50 mt -225 mt / 164 feet – 738 feet
  • Total distance of the route: 7 kilometers / 4.35 miles
  • Approximate hiking time: 3 to 4 hours maximum.
     

 

  • Private transportation from your hotel to the trailhead
  • Guide service in Spanish/ English
  • Box lunch 
  • Private transportation back to your hotel 

Services not included:

  • Extra food
  • Optional tip for field staff
  • Extra costs

We recommend that you bring

  • Water-resistant trekking shoes
  • Light cloth for trekking
  • Polar fleece (including gloves and hat)
  • Waterproof clothing (poncho)
  • Water (2 lts. as minimum)
  • Sunhat and sunglasses
  • Sun cream and insect repellent
  • Walking sticks
  • Personal snacks
  • Please note

Important Environmental Note

Pachatusantrek is committed to following the principles of ecotourism in our operations, and request the understanding and cooperation of trekkers, especially by not contaminating the waters and in the adequate disposal of non-biodegradable waste.  We must also respect the customs and traditions of the local people.

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