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The Huchuy Qosqo trek is one of the most spectacular day hikes near Cusco, notable for crossing high Andean lagoons and Inca canyons before descending to the Sacred Valley.
Departure & Return Location
Cusco hotel transfer
Departure Time
7:00 AM
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Corao - Huchuy Qosqo
Departure from Cusco: Travel north by transport. The route passes through the Abra de Corao pass (30 min) and then turns onto a dirt road towards the communities of Patabamba or Sihua.
Start of the Hike: The trail usually begins near Laguna Qoricocha (4,050 m).
Apacheta Pass: An approximately 45-minute ascent to the highest point of the day (4,200 m), with panoramic views of the Vilcanota mountain range.
Pukamarca Community: Descent to this small Andean village for a short rest or lunch.
Puma Punku Canyon: Cross through an impressive canyon that preserves an original section of the paved Qhapaq Ñan (Inca Trail).
Exploration of Huchuy Qosqo: Guided tour of "Little Cusco," a complex with agricultural terraces, stone and adobe buildings, and a large ceremonial center.
Descent to Lamay: A steep, zigzagging descent of approximately 2 hours to the bottom of the Sacred Valley.
Return: Transportation back from Lamay to Cusco (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes).
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