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Choquequirao Trek — Peru

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
Known for
  • 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
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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.

Region
Latin America
Biome
Cloud forest canyon (1,500–3,100 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Choquequirao Trek

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Last verified: 1970-01-01