Description
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 13.451 FEET / 4,100 M
DISTANCES: 7.45 MILES / 12 KM
Enjoy and explore this beautiful archaeological site, surrounded by amazing landscapes and you will learn about its incredible history.
CUSCO – CUSIPATA – SANTA LUCIA – WAQRAPUKARA
They will begin this beautiful adventure with the pick up of all the passengers in the morning from 3:00 a.m. – 3:30 a.m. approximately. You only have to wait for the guide at the reception until you ask for their respective names
Then they will go in the transport for approximately 2 hours until they reach the town of Cusipata, where they will taste an energetic breakfast. Then they will continue with their tour for 2 more hours until they reach the town of Santa Lucía, where the guide will give them the first information to start their walk.
From the point where the trek begins to the destination of Waqrapukara is approximately 9 km, I walk through different types of soils and much of it is a steep path of intermediate level, where you can observe the beautiful landscapes and incredible stone horns. When you arrive at this incredible place, the guide will provide you with information about this impressive place.
Then they will enjoy a delicious lunch and begin the walk back to the same point where they began the adventure to board the return transport to Cusco. They will return to Cusco between 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Approximately.
Detail
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Professional Guide Pick up from your hotel in the morning Transfer Breakfast and lunch First aid kit and oxygen cylinder |
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Tips Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack Personal hiking equipment |
FAQ
What is the weather like and what is the best season to do this activity?
Waqrapukara, being located in Cusco, has two marked seasons; the dry season from March to October and the rainy season from November to April. In the months of August and September it is common to find constant winds that can increase in these months. The average temperature is 19°C while the coldest nights are even -6°C.
Due to the fact that in rainy seasons, there is the possibility of not being able to appreciate the wonderful landscape well and the walk can be more rigid due to the presence of mud.
What does Waqrapukara mean?
The word Waqrapukara, is translated as the “Fortress of the horns”, making mention of the horns of the cattle that can be noticed when arriving at the mountain. However, for the communities of Acos, this fortress is known as Llamapukara, since they assure that the horns are actually the ears of a llama that remains alert in the presence of foreigners.
There is also the name Llaqtapukara which would translate as “people’s barracks”, referring to the place in general.
What should I bring to this excursion?
– Passport (or identity document).
– Hat or cap.
– Comfortable clothes for walks.
– A jacket.
– Rain poncho.
– Snacks and drinks.
– Comfortable shoes for trekking.
– Sunscreen.
Conditions
Check the contracting conditions of the Waqrapukara Trekking excursion.
The activity may be canceled free of charge up to 72 hours before the start time of the activity
Walks are not recommended: Over 60 years, Children under 12 years, Pregnant women, people with mobility problems, people who suffer from heart disease or a high-risk disease.
No returns: In order to be well informed about any incident that could stop free work, the company will always send information to avoid miscommunication with its clients, we cannot predict natural disasters such as landslides, landslides that may occur during the trip. There will be no refunds in case of strikes, protests, natural disasters once the trip has started, but they will have assistance.
No show: •If passengers do not show up at the time of departure. •If passengers report that they do not go to the service on the same day of travel. •If the passenger does not show up within the indicated time
Passengers must wait in the hotel lobby or at the meeting point at the pick-up time coordinated at the time of confirming their reservation. • As it is a regular tour, the pick-up time can be extended by up to 15 minutes from the time indicated as the pick-up start. • Tours that need pick up from places other than our range of pick ups have an additional surcharge, please consult or you can take it to an agreed meeting point. • We pick up with backpacks or handbags of no more than 7kg.
The company is not responsible for loss of objects forgotten by passengers
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