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"Better than Inka Trail ? Mieux que... " a Choquequirao Travel Page by Maillekeul

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Better than Inka Trail ? Mieux que l'Inka Trail ?

by Maillekeul - last update: Oct 16, 2004

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All I can say is that, as I haven't been on the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu, I can't compare. But the experience to Choquequirao was a fabulous one, that I will keep in my memory forever : 30 kilometers with my swedish friend Thomas, Armando, the limping muleman, and our slow-paced guide at the end of which we enjoyed this wonderful site, and even enjoyed 4 hours of sunshine.... We were only 5 tourists on the site. After that, 30 more kilometers and a bigger self-esteem made us the one-day kings of Choquequirao...

Je n'ai pas fait le Trek de l'Inca et je ne peux donc pas comparer. Mais, Choquequirao restera a jamais l'une de mes plus belles marches et de mes plus belles experiences : 30 kilometres pour y aller, en presence de Thomas le Suedois, Armando, l'arriero boiteux et notre guide bien trop lent. Puis, la decouverte du site et 4 heures de temps ensoleille et de vues degagees a couper le souffle. Nous n'etions que 5 touristes la-haut. Aussi, apres 30 kilometres pour revenir et avec de l'orgueil, on s'est sentis les rois d'un jour... ceux de Choquequirao...

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Maillekeul's Choquequirao Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
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Packing Lists
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Shopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Maillekeul's Choquequirao Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Unforgettable Choquequirao - Incroyable ChoqueOctober, 2003 8
Day 1 - Le premier jourOctober, 2003 8
Day 2 - Le deuxieme jourOctober, 2003 8
Day 3 - Le troisieme jourOctober, 2003 7
Day 4 - Le dernier jourOctober, 2003 8

Comments for Maillekeul about Choquequirao
hedas Sun Mar 25, 2007 18:24 UTC
 now it's not allowed to camp on the terraces, but there is a rustic camp near, and a really nice hotel by the way of Huanipaca.
uglyscot Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:44 UTC
 magnifique et vraiment incroyable
ettenaj Sat May 8, 2004 16:21 UTC
 Great pictures again but I dont htink I would like the spiders very much!!!!!
mjd74 Sat Feb 14, 2004 03:47 UTC
 pics or content, I cant decide which is better....
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