Ultimate Guide to Choquequirao: Peru's Next Machu Picchu?
Story by Carley Rojas Avila •
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Nestled in the mountains high above the Apurímac River, the ruins of Choquequirao are some of the most unique and fascinating Incan ruins in Peru. Practically unheard of until just several years ago, Choquequirao, in many ways, resembles Machu Picchu.
In other ways, Choquequirao and Machu Picchu couldn't be more different. There's no luxurious glass-topped train to reach Choquequirao, and certainly no backpacker town like Aguas Calientes just a short drive away. Choquequirao is remote, accessible only by a strenuous 4-day hike through the mountains.
In this ultimate guide to Choquequirao, Peru, we share everything you need to know to plan your visit. From the best Choquequirao trek recommendations to the ins and outs of what to expect once you make it to the ruins, you'll find the advice you need to make your visit to Choquequirao an unforgettable one.
Have you ever heard of Choquequirao? Our guide to the Choquequirao Trek to the Choquequirao Ruins shares just how to visit this unbeatable site.
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Choquequirao
Choquequirao is located in the Cusco province, just above the Apurímac River which divides the provinces of Cusco and Apurímac. About 27 miles (45 km) southwest of Machu Picchu, Choquequirao is found within an area filled with countless ruins at the heart of the former Incan empire.
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Amazing!
Thank you Judi!! 
Can you imagine standing in your city and looking down at the clouds? Holysmoke!
Sort of. I live in the mountains and up on a hill so sometimes I can look out and see nothing but clouds below, but not as often as one could there!
Thank you for sharing all these cool stories about anthropology and archeology! Much needed mental floss!
