Huchuy Qosqo Trek, 1 day

Overview

Huchuy Qosqo means "little Cusco". It is an Inca site perched above the Sacred Valley, with adobe and stone walls and a view that takes in the whole valley as far as Pisac.

The hike starts at the community of Tauca, at 3,800 m. You climb for an hour and a half to the highest point of the route, at 4,428 m, and from there descend on an original Inca trail with the mountain range in front of you the whole way.

After touring the archaeological site with your guide, we keep descending to the village of Lamay, where our transport is waiting to drive back to Cusco.

It is the perfect option for anyone who wants to walk a real Inca trail without committing to several days.

Day by day itinerary

1. 01 3,800 m

   Cusco – Tauca

   We leave Cusco early in private transport for the Tauca community, at 3,800 m, where the hike begins.

2. 02 4,428 m

   The high pass

   A gradual climb of about an hour and a half to the highest point of the route, looking out over the mountain range.

3. 03 3,650 m

   Huchuy Qosqo

   We descend on the original Inca trail to the archaeological site and tour its enclosures, with the Sacred Valley at our feet.

4. 04 2,950 m

   Down to Lamay and back

   We continue down to the village of Lamay, where our transport drives us back to Cusco in the late afternoon.

Elevation profile

How the route climbs and descends. Each point marks a place along the way and its altitude.

What to bring

• Trekking shoes with good grip
• Warm layered clothing
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Reusable water bottle
• Small backpack
• Snacks and extra water
• Camera or phone

Prices by group size

This is a private trip: the more people travel, the less it costs per person.