Choquequirao Trek
A 60-km trek to a still-being-excavated Inca site rivaling Machu Picchu — one of Peru's toughest and quietest.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Peru
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- Cloud forest canyon (1,500–3,100 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cloud forest canyon (1,500–3,100 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 60-km trek to a still-being-excavated Inca site rivaling Machu Picchu — one of Peru's toughest and quietest.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cloud forest canyon (1,500–3,100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Choquequirao Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Choquequirao Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
