Choquequirao is known as the sacred sister of Machu Picchu because it has a structural and architectural similarity, the archaeological monuments are made up of terraces distributed on different levels which were leveled and fenced with stones to form a platform with an approximate area of 150 square meters.
Location of Choquequirao
The ruins of Choquequirao are located at 13° 32′ latitude and 77° 44′ west longitude, at 3033 meters above sea level in the mountains of the snow-capped Salkantay to the north of the Apurimac River in the district of Santa Teresa, province of La Convencion, department of Cusco.
How to get to Choquequirao
Currently to get to the last Inca fortress is by land, the best known route of how to get to Choquequirao is taking the road to Abancay, and at km 154 choose the detour that will direct you to the town of Cachora.
The route to Choquequirao has narrow roads so you have to walk very carefully, also have a good physical condition and the right equipment to make this hike.
Weather in Choquequirao
Due to its altitude, Choquequirao enjoys a temperate climate. However, it is necessary to emphasize that the Choquequirao trail is warm due to the Apurimac canyon.
