South America 2007 - Choquequirao

Photo: Main complex

After lunch, Rafael, Peter and I hiked the remaining distance to the site. We spent about 3 hours there and hiked back to the campsite. It was an amazing place, especially considering there was very much remaining to be excavated.

The primary drawback is that our guide, Rafael, knew nothing of the place. Having an informed guide, for which Peter & I had paid, would have enhanced the trek.

Photo: curved terrace at Choquequirao

Photo: Rafael on curved terrace

Photo: curved terrace at Choquequirao

Photo: Choquequirao

Photo: Choquequirao irrigation

Photo: Choquequirao

Photo: view from Choquequirao

Photo: Choquequirao

Photo: view from Choquequirao

Photo: Choquequirao campground below

Map of Cuzco area