Huchuy Qosqo Trek 2 Days

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Overview

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.

Itinerary

Cusco - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Cusco

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco. We will take you through the Andean landscape of the province of Anta to the town of Mollepata. Here we will stop for breakfast.

We will continue the tour to Soraypampa, the starting point of the walk to the Humantay lagoon. If you don’t want to walk here you can rent a horse. Along the way you will be delighted with views of Andean farms, passing animals and imposing mountains that surround this place.

Upon reaching the lagoon you will be surprised by the beauty of its waters. After touring the place with our guide we will return to the starting point. Here you will board our private transport that will take you to Mollepata.

Here we will stop to enjoy an Andean lunch. Finally we will take you back to Cusco. We will leave you in your respective accommodation.