Waqra pukara Trek 1 Day Ultimate
Price : 60.00 USD$
Locations Visited | : | Waqra pucara 1 Day Trek |
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Trip Style | : | Trekking Tours |
Length | : | 1 Day |
Frequency | : | Every Day |
Group | : | Min 8, Max 20 |
Physical Grading | : | 1,2,3,4,5 |
OVERVIEW
- Waqra pukara was an Inca fortress.
- The word Waqra pukara is a Quechua word that means Waqra = Horn, Pucara = Fortress.
- The inhabitants of the area know him as the puka flame, they say that they are not the horns.
- Waqra pukara is located at 4300 meters above sea level, where you can also see the Apurimac canyon surrounded by a typical flora and fauna.
- All Roads lead to waqra pukara, but they are only traveled by puna shepherds or local farmers.
- Waqra pukara has nothing to envy to the best destinations for cultural tourism, adventure, high mountain and archaeological monument. “
- it’s a mix of turism cultural and adventure.
- the guided Waqrapukara hike and ceremony are customized to your private group.
- you’ll have the flexibility to walk at your own pace and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
- Is an hike lesser-known by Travellers.
Day 01: Cusco – Cusipata- Acomayo – Waqra Pucara – cusco.
We will be picked up from your respective hotels between 04:00 and 04:30: 30, then we will drive south-east of the city of cusco until we reach ACOMAYO town where we will have breakfast in a local restaurant, after having enjoyed our typical breakfast of the area we will go to the starting point of the trek, we will start walking towards our destination WAQRA PUKARA (walking time is about 3 hours), On the way we will observe inter-Andean valleys at the same time shepherds or farmers with their llamas and alpacas that shine in the mountains, once that we arrive at the ancient Inca fortress of WAQRA PUKARA we will have enough time to explore it and recharge ourselves with a living energy of the Andes, then we will have lunch, finally we will return to the starting point and then take our transportation to Cusco arriving in the city of Cusco between 7: 00 pm
Note: Travelers who wish to do this trek should be in good physical condition and acclimatize days before, we recommend doing so after their visit to MACHU PICCHU.
Inclusions:
- Pick up from your hostels in Cusco.
- Mountain guide (english and spanish)
- Transport from Cusco- Cusipata – Acomayo – cusco
- Breakfast (continental) y Lunch
- Entrance to Waqra pucara.
- First aid kit equipment (incl. O2)
- First Aid kit
- Vegetarian Option or special diet-Free available.
Exclusion :
- Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
What you need to take:
- Trekking poles US$ 15.00 a pair
- Extra horse
- Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
- Hiking water proof boots ( with ankle protectors )
- Trekking poles metal tips are allowed on the trail
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Sun hat and gloves
- T-shirts / shirts
- Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
- Rain pants
- Sun protection cream ( factor 35 recommended ) sun is strong
- Water bottle
- Toilet paper and wet wipes
- Personal medication
- Camera and films
- Short pants , Plaster and bandages