Architecturally similar to the city of Cusco is Huchuy Qosqo, an Inca Archaeological site located in the town of Calca. It is believed that this Inca enclosure was built by the Inca Wiracocha so that he could rest during his old age, this would be a place of peace and tranquility.
Huchuy Qosqo means “Little Cusco” but it also receives various denominations such as “Qaqyaqawana” whose meaning refers to the place where the lightning is seen. This enclosure shows the impressive terrace work carried out by the Incas on the edge of precipices and ravines over the Vilcanota Valley. The materials used for the construction of this enclosure were stone and adobe, materials with which they achieved a fine and very resistant finish that is still preserved despite inclement weather and seismic movements.
During this tour you will learn more about this great Inca site and all its mysterious constructions. We recommend you spend a few days in Cusco and be in a position to go hiking.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
05:30 AM
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco. We will take you to the starting point of the Huchuy Qosqo Trek, Tambomachay. We will begin the trek passing through Andean landscapes until we reach the Abra Sicllaccasa where you can see the historical capital of Cusco, imposing mountains and several farmlands.
We will continue walking uphill until we pass to the other side of the mountain where we will cross a stream until we reach Lake Qoricocha. Here we will stop for lunch.
The tour is through arid landscapes and full of an Andean bush called ichu, you will also see Andean geese, lapwings, partridges among other varieties of birds. We will continue the trek for two and a half hours to Patabamba after having lunch. This will be the place where we will rest in comfortable tents.
Upon arrival in Patabamba you will be greeted by the residents of the community and after having a steaming cup of coca we will visit a local family where they will share their customs with you.
This day we will wake you up with a delicious breakfast before continuing with the walk along a path to a viewpoint. Upon arrival you can see the landscape of the Urubamba mountain range and the Sacred Valley.
We will continue walking downhill until we reach the community of Pumamarca, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will continue walking to Huchuy Qosqo.
Upon arrival at the Inca site, you will tour the place with our guide who will give you more details about this Inca site. After touring the place we will continue walking for 2 hours to Lamay. Here you will board our transport that will take you back to Cusco. We will leave you at your accommodation.
