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Considered like the last Inca Refuge who resisted per decades to the Spanish conquerors. This located at the top of the tube of the Apurimac to an altitude of 3.030 m.s.n.m, in strategic a geographic zone between Andean mountains and the eyebrow of the difficult access but nonimpossible forest and much less stops being exciting for all that that it likes the adventure. You will go from the depths of the Apurimac river canyon at 1550 meters passing through beautiful Andean valleys to high passes over 5,017 meters, over (16,500 feet )
This valleys are surrounded by high mountains and glaciers where early andean inhabitants condition them in harmony with nature , establishing civilizations with high social and technological order. Becoming one of the greatest civilized centers of the world ,where glaciers and high jungle plus Amazonia meet. Last inca City(Golden Cradel) is the sister city of MachuPicchu, located at similar seetings above a river canyon almost unaccessible, with spectacular views and interconnected with well constructed Inca Trails
This archeological site is part of the complex system of Andean town in Vilcabamba Valley. In the time of the Incas, it was united and in communication with MachuPicchu by a complex network of trails.
Is situated in the spurs of the mountain range of SalKantay, at 3,035m.a.s.l. Surrounded by the snowcapped Apus of Yanama, Ampay, Choquetacarpo, Pumasillo, and Panta on the right site of Apurimac river in the Santa Teresa district, the convention province of the department of Cusco.
Is an Inca town formed by small sites apread out in rubblework that in its adjoining constructs a complex metropolis similar to those of the other regions placed on the crest of the hill by the same name
The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which include the massive Nevado de Ausangate (6,385m) and three others over 6000m. It`s excellent trekking country offering the traveller everything you could want: spectacular mountain scenery, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers, herds of llamas and alpacas, picturesque villages and traditionally dressed Indians. Its also high, tough and cold, so be prepared.
This beautiful seven day circular trek starts and finishes at the small Andean village of Tinqui and takes you around the massif of Ausangate and over three high passes (two of them over 5000m). It is essential to be properly acclimatized for this hike spending at least three days in Cusco (or equivalent altitude) before starting.
Many tour operators provide a horse for each person to ride. Since many parts of the trail are steep, riders will need to dismount and walk with the horse for about 40% of the trek. Horses are also used for carrying all the equipment. If you are not confident on horseback then there are usually some `trekking only` tours.
As with all private treks the cost of the trek depends on how many people there are in your group. E-mail the company first for a price and list of services included in the trek.
Usually the Ausangate trek is undertaken in 7 days, using a combination of trekking and horse riding. Well acclimatized trekkers could complete the trek in 6 days if they want, including all transport to and from Cusco.
The mountains of the Cordillera Vilcabamba rise to form a ragged chain between the regions` two great rivers the Urubamba and the Apurimac. Along the cordillera`s northern side, massive snow peaks collide with lush tropical rain forests.
Located northwest of Cusco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera`s tallest peak, is at the eastern end of the chain and rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The name Salkantay means `Savage Mountain` which may refer to the swirling clouds that rise up from the jungle lowlands and engulf the peak. The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses can be used for the first days to carry food and equipment. Since horses are not allowed on the Inca Trail, you`ll swap over to using human porters for this final section.
The Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, with no doubt the symbol of the Inca civilization. The royal path that carried pilgrims and authorized officers of the empire to the sacred city was "The Inca Trail" as we know it now.
