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Explore the lower sections of Choquequirao and head to Piquiwasi and the Main Plaza.


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1.4

Miles

2.2

KM

Point to Point

9,955' 3,034 m

High

9,285' 2,830 m

Low

783' 239 m

Up

280' 85 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (8°)

52%

Max Grade (27°)

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Leaving the Choquequirao Trail, the trail descends for a few hundred yards and then stays somewhat level until you reach the old Choquequirao campground (camping is no longer permitted within the archaeological park).

Keep right after a larger house that is typically occupied by the park's warden and then stay left at a four way junction. The trail steadily heads uphill and turns west after about 1 mile. 200 yards later, you reach Piquiwasi, the ruins of a number of smaller structures. Make your way through the ruins and follow the trail north until you reach the Main Plaza.

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Tilman Giese

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The palace of Choquequirao from one of the upper terraces.
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
The palace of Choquequirao with the Rio Apurimac valley in the background.
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
A look back at the trail carved into the mountain side.
Mar 21, 2018 near Huanipaca, PE
Main Plaza of Choquequirao from above.
Nov 6, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
Main Plaza of Choquequirao
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE
The palace of Choquequirao
Nov 5, 2022 near Huanipaca, PE

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