Some of the impressive features of Choquequirao, are the amazing stone walls protecting it, the greenness of their fabulous land shelves, and the entire atmosphere charged with energy probably coming from old ceremonies the Inkas used to perform to please the Sun god.

Spectacular and distant, lonely and forgotten, Choquequirao ( 3,085 m.a.s.l.) is built at the top of a mountain almost untouched in the province of La Convención, department of Cusco. This fact explains why it was hidden for so long. The last resistance point of the Sun's children who were looking for shelter under its stone walls when Manco Inca, the rebel Inca, was defeated.

Its palaces and temples are on two levels, there are systems of waterworks, canals and aqueducts on top of all this are the fantastic land shelves covered by thick vegetation, these were presumably built during the Inca Pachacutec government ( XV century) and it is the second most visited archaeological site second only to Machu Picchu.

Choquequirao is divided into two zones and its stone buildings form small villages. The governor's houses and the main temple are located around the main square. Researchers state, that the complex was an important religious, politic and economic centre as well as a commercial and cultural link to the Coast, Highlands and the Jungle.

However, the real magnificence of Choquequirao ( in Quechua chuquik'iraw: golden cradle) is still unveiled. Only thirty percent of the 1,810 hectares of the complex has been "rescued" by the thick vegetation which during the many centuries covered this real Inca jewel. Being "rediscovered" and then forgotten is an interesting story. Choquequirao the last Inca shelter.

In 1768, Cosme Bueno, an historian, was the first person to announce its existence. The French Eugen de Santiges and Leónce Angrad did the same in XIX century. In 1911, Hiram Bingham, who discovered Machu Picchu the same year, acknowledged the importance of its buildings.

Besides the archaeological and historical value of Choquequirao, the Inca "golden cradle", we can also find a beautiful environment of geographic features and biodiversity adding a new attraction for the visitors who are able to watch the ostentatious condor flight as well as the heavy walk of the spectacle beard. Arriving at Choquequirao is a demanding adventure which stars in a road trip from Cusco to the town of Cachora (Apurimac) beginning in a zigzag 30 kilometers trail to arrive at the historical building. The adventure to Choquequirao, from Cachora is about 60 kilometers round trip, it lasts four endless days of walking in which you can also ride a horse. But it is far more interesting to do it on foot, just like the old Inkas.

During the long hours riding a horse or walking, you will discover huge mountains, frightening cliffs, perfect snowy mountain tops and the cannon to the Apurimac river One of the world deepest. The flora and the ecological wealth of this place will always delight visitors.