乔克基劳考古公园：没有缆车、没有排队，只有36小时徒步和一座空城

Yang Song

2026-11-05

Visited the park at beginning of November. Mid day after I have spent 7 hours in the park, the number of people visited that day as of then was 9 according to park worker. You are totally running up and down exploring the site by mostly yourself, unlike the scene in Machu Picchu. I paid S60 for park entry. Unique and unforgettable trekking experience. Stunning view all the way and also you can see forward and backward your route most of the part. Did the go-n-back in 4 days but each day had plenty of time to relax in the beautiful cabins (My experience at Chiquiska, Marampata and then back to capuliyoc to stay overnight were wonderful). Logistics wise, I took a bus from Cusco ( terrestrial terminal) to Ramal de Cachora for S35, then hitched a taxi that has other guests to Cachora for S8, then took a taxi from Cachora to capuliyoc for S50 (you can walk, but it’s approx 3 hr walk). Coming back, wait in the morning at capuliyoc around 8 am (ask local hostel owners exact information) for bus that drops off hikers that’s going back to Cusco (I paid S80). Itinerary wise, Day1 started around 2pm at capuliyoc, hiking down to chiquiska around 4:30 pm at stayed over night; Day2 started 5:30 am first down to river then climb all the way up to Marampata around 11 am. Had lunch with a view and enjoyed rest of the day with beautiful weather; Day3 started 4 am trying to see sunrise (but unsuccessful because of fog) arrived at park around 5:30 am; left park around 12:30 pm and descending to Santa Rosa Baja around 4:30 pm for the night (not a good place to stay according to my experience.); day4 started 5:30 am down to river, then climb to chiquiska around 8 am for breakfast, then climbed all the way up to capuliyoc around noon. Stayed at capuliyoc overnight and enjoy the food and view and next morning catch the bus/van going back to Cusco. Highly recommend if you are a competent hiker, appreciating solitary and enjoy exploring interesting archaeological sites.

Fatemeh Erfanian

2026-04-27

What a lovely and demanding trek! Instead of going to Maccu Pichu and waiting in lines, I strongly recommend this amazing trek! The ruins are beautiful and complete, from Sun Temple, to stadium, to priest and princess houses, even to military houses! It took 3 days to do some thousand meters ups and down to get to the ruins and back, but the wild life and scenery is magnificent! It worth a try in less sunny months!

Parteus

2026-04-05

Magical place to reach after a demanding journey. Unforgatable. I’ve been to Machu Picchu, but this is a hidden gem. Do it on your own, don’t let horses carry your burdens. It feels better that way ;)

Rodrigo Jimenez

2025-08-02

One of the hardest hikes I've done in my life and it was worth it. The views are gorgeous and the many hostels offer affordable lodging and great food. My only complaint is how much trash and horse poo there is in this trekk. For the amount of people that visit this place it shouldn't be this dirty

Amin SADEGHI

2025-07-07

It's amazing. From my point of view, if you see this place, you dont need to go to machu picho anymore. Mostly 10 people in the place which is the most important factor , so you can understand and feel the energy of the place and environment and the old era. If you be paciente you can see the huge condor too. Recommended to be around 8 am and go to the big circle 9n top of the hill and seat and enjoy the clouds on the buildings and rains and its play. Best food on the way is in urampata exactly at the entrance of the village and cheap. The trek is hard to prepare, low weight bagback. Swim in the river next to the bridge. it's a beautiful sand beach. When you pass the river, there is a super steep trek, and it's the hardest part. Try to reach santa rosa 2, at least so you enjoy the next day. You will love it.and by the way, there is a hostle called inka Dream, i recommend the place. It's fantastic