Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N

The Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N  adventure that offers a captivating journey through stunning natural landscapes. This trek includes one camping night facing the ancient archaeological site of Waqrapukara, providing a unique blend of outdoor exploration and historical discovery.

Waqrapukara: It is an archaeological fortress whose shape is a horn, located high above the Apurimac River at 4,400 meters above sea level. Located 115 kilometers from Cusco in the province of Acomayo in the district of Acos. The archaeological monument is surrounded by impressive platforms, squares and a forest of stones that resemble thrones with mythological giants contemplating the Andean landscape. “Waqrapukara has nothing to envy to the best cultural, adventure and high mountain tourism destinations”, come and dare to explore this magical place.

Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N full Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Pitumarca – Wakra Pukara

The day begins with the pick-up from your hotel in Cusco between 06:00 a.m. to 06:30 a.m. to board our tourist transport heading south of the city, following the Cusco – Puno highway, until reaching the sector called Chuquicahuana to do The detour and entering the province of Acomayo a few minutes we will witness an immense lagoon called Pomacanchi lagoon, known as one of the second largest lagoons in the Cusco region, where we will make a brief stop for photographs, continuing with our tour we arrive to the district of Sangarara where we will also make a stop to explain about the temple of the Virgen de las Nieves, this temple keeps a lot of history because in this place Tupac Amaru II gets the victory against the rebels, where we will also have our first breakfast, continuing our trip we arrive at Pitumarca. Place where our concentration point will be to start our walk towards Waqrapukara, on the way we will observe the ruggedness of the geography, the natural anthropomorphic and zoomorphic formations in the rocks, and small existing lagoons, we will also observe the diversity of flora and fauna high Andean. We will be in contact with ourselves, the natural life and the Andean man

Distance to travel: 10 km

Walking time: From 4 to 5 hours including rest and stop for lunch

Camp height: 4,300 meters above sea level.

Difficulty: Moderate.

Temperature: Cold and windy in the afternoon

Day 2: Wakra Pukara – Santa Lucia – Cusco

After a resplendent sunrise in the middle of a surrounded nature we will have our delicious breakfast, then we will have our guided tour of the archaeological center of Waqrapukara, this place surprising us with its enigmatic construction, we will be able to appreciate the main door called INTIPUNKU OR PORTADA DEL SOL, enclosure of the sun and the moon, Wiracocha enclosure, two towers, main square, grandstands, to the side we will also see a system of terraces, and we will be surrounded by the immense rock formations around us, finished with the guide we will go to observe the cave paintings of the Qanchi ethnic group being able to see representations of the llamas, the llama considered one of the very important camelids since pre-Inca times which is located a few minutes from the fortress, returning we will have our expected lunch after eating we will begin to walk to arrive to the district of Camping and thus return to the city of Cusco and We will be in Cusco at approximately 7:00 pm.

Price Per Person.2024:Price per person

1 people: US$680.00 per person
2 people: US$450.00 per person
3 people: US$420.00 per person
4 people : US$390.00 per person
5 people : US$360.00 per person.

6 People: U$$330.00 per person

Distance to travel: 14 km

Walking time: From 6 to 7 hours including rest and stop for lunch

Difficulty: Moderate.

Temperature: Cold and windy in the afternoon.

Included in the Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N:

Round trip transportation from Cusco to Pitumarca

English/Spanish-speaking professional guide

Personal sleeping pad (double foam)

Personal tents: two people in each 4, people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks

Cook and cooking equipment

Two lunches, one dinner, two breakfasts

Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge

Wake up tea at the campsite

First aid equipment

Horses and wranglers to carry 7kg of your personal belongings and camping equipment

Not Included in the Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N:

Snacks

Entrance ticket to Wakra Pukara  20 soles per person

Tips for the guide, cook, driver, and wranglers

What to Bring for the Waqra Pukara Trek 2D/1N:

Hiking boots

Small daypack or backpack (approximately 20L)

Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended)

Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and traction

Waterproof jacket or rain poncho

Warm coat

Hat and gloves

Hand sanitizer

Sun hat or cap

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Insect repellent

Water (at least 1L)

Personal medications

Muscle relaxers

Painkillers or anti inflammatories

Bandaids (especially those designed for blisters)

Toilet paper

Camera

Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevos soles)