Its name is Quechua, in the Inca language, (“Little Cusco”). Located at an altitude of 3,650 meters (11,800 feet), it was the palace of the 8th Inca emperor Viracocha, built within the Sacred Valley of the Incas, on a large platform of terraces symmetrically aligned at sunrise, and with a 360 degree view. degrees, facing the snow-capped peaks of Mount Wakay Willka, Pitusiray, Sawasiray and Chikon. Great Gods of the Incas called Apus.
The hike to Huchuy Qosqo is an impressive route, accessible only on foot, with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley. In addition, the walk will be surrounded by impressive landscapes of the Vilcanota mountain range.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
06:00 AM
This one-day hike begins in the middle of small Andean villages of farmers, shepherds and weavers who continue to preserve their ancient customs and traditions. In the morning, we will begin a slight 1-hour ascent to the highest point of the day, at 3,800 m ( 12,123 feet).
During the walk, we will enjoy the magical Andean landscape where you will observe llamas and alpacas as hosts of the place, the incredible Balcon del Inca, one of the best places to enjoy the magnitude of the sacred valley of the Incas.
After a well-deserved rest in a picturesque location and capturing incredible images, we will cross the impressive canyon of Puma Punku (“The Gate of the Puma”). From here, we will walk along an original section of the Inca Trail to Huchuy Qosqo, we will be admired by the great work of stone architecture that the Incas did. The Inca Trail is one of the most recognized routes worldwide, having the opportunity to walk For a place like this there really is no comparison. As we walk through this magnificent place, the views alone are worth it, since we will have panoramic views at every moment.
We follow the Inca trail and a large stone and mud portal will connect us to Llaqta Punku as the main entrance to HUCHUY QOSQO.
When we arrive, you will have enough time to explore Huchuy Qosqo and its various sectors, where you will see large stone buildings that possibly housed Emperor Viracocha himself, as well as sectors for the administration and storage of corn. and other crops.
The Inca agricultural terraces at Huchuy Qosqo are also a sight, as they have been remarkably well preserved over the centuries. next to the stone canal that runs for an impressive 800 meters and would have kept HUCHUYQOSQO supplied with water. It is a really interesting place to visit and you will learn a lot about the Incas.
Your guide will show you the most interesting parts of Huchuy Qosqo as you explore the site. After your guided tour, we will enjoy our delicious box lunch, and after a short rest, we must begin our 1h:30 min descent along a zigzag trail to the end of the trail where we will board our transportation and return to Cusco.
Walking distance: 10 km / 10 miles.
Estimated duration: Approx. 5 to 6 hours.
Highest point: 3800 m. /13,123 feet.
Location: The Andes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
