Huchuy Qosco
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Summerasalifestyle
Malibu, CA3,550 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Yes yes yes.
Smaller version of Machu Pichu. I liked it better because only three other people at this historical and important Inca site. I arrived here after a two day hike or you can drive here and walk 30 minutes from car.
Smaller version of Machu Pichu. I liked it better because only three other people at this historical and important Inca site. I arrived here after a two day hike or you can drive here and walk 30 minutes from car.
Written September 20, 2022
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PRinBR
Orlando, FL282 contributions
I took a 3 day and 2 night tour to Huchuy Qosqo and Machu Picchu with inkatrail.com.pe. I booked it online before arriving in Peru, and it was very well priced.
The treck to Huchuy Qosqo is nice, and it was a different experience for me. The first day we walked 19 km and reached a height of 4,300 meters above sea level. I have to admit at some points the walk was very difficult because of the altitude. Nevertheless, our guide Santiago was very helpful and aware of our well being. The treck down hill to get to Huchuy Qosqo is beautiful and worth the walk.
We reached the Huchuy Qosqo ruins and rested on the grass for a while before heading to the house where we would spend the night. The house was very rustic, and there was no hot water, but it was better than camping. There we had dinner, which was made by a local woman on a firewood chimney. It was very delicious. My boyfriend was not feeling well because of the altitude, and the lady rubbed some herbs on his head, which made him feel better. That night we slept in a very rustic room, and we had like four alpaca blankets to keep us warm.
The next morning we headed to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins for a two hour tour. We were the only ones there. The ruins were once the home of the Inca leader Pachacútec. The site is very interesting and peaceful.
After the tour of the ruins, we took a two hour hike to reach a small village so we could head out to Ollantaytambo to take the train to Aguas Calientes. There we said bye to Santiago, our excellent tour guide, and continued to our second part of the tour, Machu Picchu.
I recommend this tour as an alternative to the Ica Trail. Yet, you should take into consideration that it is a very difficult walk due to the altitude.
The treck to Huchuy Qosqo is nice, and it was a different experience for me. The first day we walked 19 km and reached a height of 4,300 meters above sea level. I have to admit at some points the walk was very difficult because of the altitude. Nevertheless, our guide Santiago was very helpful and aware of our well being. The treck down hill to get to Huchuy Qosqo is beautiful and worth the walk.
We reached the Huchuy Qosqo ruins and rested on the grass for a while before heading to the house where we would spend the night. The house was very rustic, and there was no hot water, but it was better than camping. There we had dinner, which was made by a local woman on a firewood chimney. It was very delicious. My boyfriend was not feeling well because of the altitude, and the lady rubbed some herbs on his head, which made him feel better. That night we slept in a very rustic room, and we had like four alpaca blankets to keep us warm.
The next morning we headed to the Huchuy Qosqo ruins for a two hour tour. We were the only ones there. The ruins were once the home of the Inca leader Pachacútec. The site is very interesting and peaceful.
After the tour of the ruins, we took a two hour hike to reach a small village so we could head out to Ollantaytambo to take the train to Aguas Calientes. There we said bye to Santiago, our excellent tour guide, and continued to our second part of the tour, Machu Picchu.
I recommend this tour as an alternative to the Ica Trail. Yet, you should take into consideration that it is a very difficult walk due to the altitude.
Written September 6, 2012
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220Backpacker
Welt, Germany32 contributions
It was just the hardest hike in my life. We did it on our own. We started in taucca village and the trip ended in lamay ( via huchuy qosqo) ! We started the hike at 10 am and we arrived in lamay at 19 pm. I am happy that i did it because i saw one of the most beautiful landscape in peru, i guess. Also alpacas, beautiful lakes, small villages, walked down canyons etc ! Very hard trip because it was hot and due to the altitude. You should have at least a little hiking experiences and stay some time in cusco to get used to the altitude. But just amazing!
Written October 29, 2014
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RyRyMB
Denver, CO75 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
My wife and I used the American travel company 'Adventures Within Reach' to book our hike with a local guide (who come to find out is also a guide on the 5-day Inca Trail adventures). He (Miguel) met us on time in Cusco (6am), spoke great English, and the driver took us to where we three started the hike (about an hour outside the city). It was supposed to take 6-8 hours (possibly longer) to complete, but since we are avid hikers in Colorado, we finished in record time (the guide referred to us as 'Speedy Gonzalez'es'). Luckily we had a beautiful day and were only sprinkled on for a few minutes, but the altitude for those that are not used to it can be hard to overcome. The highest you'll be is roughly 14,700ft, then the hike descends to around 10,000 through beautiful valleys and a gorgeous canyon. At the end of the hike, you'll come across the Inca ruins of Huchuy Qosco. I definitely recommend taking/wearing sunscreen, wearing hiking boots, hiking pants, a sunhat, and a long-sleeve, dry-fit shirt. Bring a camelback, some food (they also will provide you a box lunch that is very good), ~300 soles, binoculars, and a camera as well. We didn't wear mosquito spray on this trek, but you can if you want to. On the trek, you'll come across villages that really don't communicate much with the outside world, walk along the original Inca trail, plus see beautiful views of the Andes mountains. On the way back to Cusco, we stopped at a local store for drinks, and then drove through the small town that is known for it's roasted guinea pigs. We didn't stop, but if you want to try one, there were many women on the side of the road that had the pigs on a stick you could buy. When we returned to our AirBnB in Cusco, we tipped the driver 10 soles and Miguel 100 soles. I definitely recommend this hike, but you must be in at least decent shape since some of the ascents can be difficult, plus if you are not acclimatized to high altitude areas, you can still do it, but practice walking stairs first and make sure to drink tons of water prior to the excursion. There is a also a high-altitude medication called Diamox that you should talk to your doctor about possibly getting prior to your trip as well.
Written January 22, 2017
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lm58
torino35 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
I and my husband wanted to make a one day hike near Cusco which develop a part on an inka path, and choose the hike to Huchuy Qosco. The hike was very interesting, developing on different and beautiful landscapes; a part was on an inka path. Beyond from the archeological site, which is interesting and very quite because can only be accessed by foot, the hike it's very nice by itself. Not too difficult but at high altitude (over 4100 m) and rather long: the more difficult part is the descent to Lamay, which is very steep.
We made it in august with the Andexplora agency: Cesar was are guide: a very good and nice guide, which has given us a lot of interesting information.
We made it in august with the Andexplora agency: Cesar was are guide: a very good and nice guide, which has given us a lot of interesting information.
Written September 26, 2014
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Mark J
Victoria, Canada68 contributions
Oct 2019
It was such a lovely spot to rest at and enjoy a locally prepared lunch with my G Adventures guide. The money collected (and tip) go towards the local community there so it was a "win" "win" for both of us.
Written October 19, 2019
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jbeste
Wilmington, NC135 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We did the hike beginning in Taucca near Chincero and ending on the other side of the pass past the Huchuy Qosqo site. The peak elevation is 13,950 feet, and we climbed 3000 feet going up and came down 4000 feet. We live at about 50 feet above sea level so this was a serious cardio workout. The payoff is spectacular views and no crowds. In 7 hours, we saw a total of 5 people, and a bunch of sheep and llamas. Bring water, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses and snacks for energy. You would be best served with a local guide.
Written March 27, 2016
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CarmenRza
Calca3 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
We walked up from Lamay, it took us about 2 and a half hours, it was quite steep, and I would recommend going early in the morning as the path does not have much shade and gets hot! The Huchuy Qosco site itself is beautiful, amazing views! And then we walked down a different way - the road to Calca - exit the site on the opposite side you enter - less steep than coming up - but quite long. It took 3 hours to walk down the road. Really lovely day out!
Written June 15, 2015
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curly137
Switzerland3 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
we booked the trek through amazontrail peru in advance for 2 days. we asked them if we could add macchu piccu and they organized everything for us. we were hiking for two days and slept in a tent in huchuy qosco. the whole trip was great, we had a really competent guide, our cook was fabulous, the views were great and it was fun sleeping in a tent, altough it got pretty cold (you need sleeping bags!). At the third day we went to Macchu PIccu, after they organized a private driver to take us from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco.
I can only recommand them, if you want a specialised tour, just ask!
I can only recommand them, if you want a specialised tour, just ask!
Written September 12, 2013
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Nils E
Zurich, Switzerland170 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I started at Lake Piuray and hiked 15km before reaching Huchuy Qosco. The trek is relatively easy and the views into the sacred valley are fantastic. The entrance to the ruins is 7 Soles and there are hardly any tourists around. The nicest views are just above the ruin when following the path uphill.
Written June 18, 2019
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Hola, queria saber si el camino estaba bien señalizado?
Gracias!
Written April 7, 2018
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