"Better than Inka Trail ? Mieux que l'Inka Trail ?" Choquequirao by Maillekeul

Choquequirao Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 56 photos

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...

Last visit to Choquequirao: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Oct 16, 2004
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The mule and Armando - La mule et Armando - Choquequirao

Ask Armando - Demandez a Armando Transportation (1)

Armando is what they call here an "arriero" : he's supposed and he does care about your food, your backpacks (on a horse... more travel advice

A good beer in the camp ! Une bonne... Shopping (1)

The camp in Chiquisque is small and is an unavoidable step in your trek to Choque. Le campement a Chiquisque est petit... more travel advice

A good sleeping bag - Un bon duvet What to Pack (2)

Don't forget your sleeping bag (about -5º to 0º) : it's cold in Choquequirao, during the night... N'oubliez pas... more travel advice

Useful coca leaves - Utiles feuilles de... What to Pack (2)

Buy some... Believe me, when you're climbing, it helps a lot... Achetez-en... Croyez-moi, quand ca monte, ca aide... more travel advice

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hedas Mar 25, 2007 at 10:24 AM

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.
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uglyscot Oct 28, 2005 at 3:44 AM

magnifique et vraiment incroyable
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ettenaj May 8, 2004 at 8:21 AM

Great pictures again but I dont htink I would like the spiders very much!!!!!
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mjd74 Feb 13, 2004 at 7:47 PM

pics or content, I cant decide which is better....
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XenoHumph Nov 7, 2003 at 11:11 AM

Wow, ca a l'air vraiment superbe! Ils laissent camper les touristes au milieu des ruines... Paysages spendides!