The Choquequirao route during the rainy season

1. How long does it take to hike to choquequirao?
2. How do I get to choquequirao?
3. What is the elevation of choquequirao?
4. What is the best time of day to visit Machu Picchu?

How long does it take to hike to choquequirao?

The return trek to Choquequirao ruins and back will take between 4 and 5 days, a hike to Machu Picchu will require 8 to 9 days. The Choquequirao ruins at the sunrise, one of the most memorable moments on the trek.

How do I get to choquequirao?

Get in. There are three trails leading to Choquequirao, one from Cachora, Huanipaca and one from Yanama. To reach Cachora or Huanipaca, take the bus from Cusco to Abancay and get off at Ramal - the turn off for Cachora or Huanipaca (just past Saywite), the roads leading to these towns are about 2 km apart.

What is the elevation of choquequirao?

Choquequirao is situated at an elevation of 3,000 m above sea level on a southwest-facing spur of a glaciated peak above the Apurimac River. The region is characterized by mountain topography and covered with Amazonian flora and fauna.

What is the best time of day to visit Machu Picchu?

The best time of day to visit Machu Picchu is in the early morning or mid-afternoon. The crowds tend to be at their heaviest from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.