Destinations » Choquequirao

Choquequirao is another “lost city of the Incas”, built on a ridge spur almost 1600m above the Apurimac, its Inca name is unknown, but research has shown that it was built during the reign of Inca Pachacuteq. Although only 30% has been uncovered, it is believed to been a larger side than Machu Picchu, but with fewer buildings. The stonework is different from the classic Inca constructions and masonry, simply because the preferred granite and andesite are no found in this region. A number of high-profile explored and archeologists including Hiram Bingham researched the side, but its importance has only recently been recognized, and now tourist are venturing in there, too, with new regulations being applied to cut congestion on the Inca trail. Choquequirao is destined to replace the traditional hike as the serious trekker’s alternative.

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