Trekking to Cotahuasi Canyon 5D/4N

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ITINERARY

Day 1:

The pick you up early in the morning (5:00 am) from their hostel in Arequipa. We will go private in a 4x4 truck to Corire and Aplao valley where breakfast (7:30 am). The trip takes about 178 km. During our trip, we visit the famous petroglyphs of Toro Muerto and the Valley MAJES. We also have time to visit the SMELL OF DINOSAURS AND PROFILE OF CHRIST which are very impressive too. We continue and visit the towns of Cirire and Aplao.

Lunch at Aplao which is located in Valley Majes him too. After lunch continue towards Chuquibamba, where we see the famous castle. It's a big rock that looks like a huge castle. We have enough time to walk to the rock formation and spend some time there. After the walk we continue to Chuquibamba where we spend the first night.

Day 2:

The next day we leave between 4 or 6 am to Cotahuasi. We will have the opportunity to visit the lagoon Pallarcocha where we can see the top of Coropuna, 6425 meters high. We can also see the immense Andes mountain range and volcanoes. Then pass by the FOREST OF yaretales (an endangered plant) and have the opportunity to see alpacas, llamas and vicuna. Around 11 am come to a cross where we walk for about 40 minutes into the vat of the Condors. With a little luck we may see some condors. We will have a box lunch and return to Allhuay where our car will be waiting. From this point we can see all Cotahuasi, the highest point. Allhuay is a sacred place where there were many sacrifices and punished people who did not obey his superiors. Afterwards we continue our journey to Cotahuasi arriving around 5 pm, dinner and overnight at a hostel.

Day 3:

We left early in the morning (6:00 am) and we Sipia Falls. At 7:30 am we started with a trek of 40 to 50 minutes before reaching the falls. The falls have a height of 150 meters. The road is very impressive with huge rocks and stones that shape the Canyon. Pass by hanging bridges and the mild climate we enjoy and admire the enchanting scenery. Then return to Cotahuasi lunch. In the afternoon visit the towns of Tomepampa and FTAA, which still retain their old and traditional style. Then visit the hot springs of Luicho before reaching the village of FTAA, where we will have time to walk around town, eat and spend the night here.

Day 4:

After breakfast visit the town of Puyca. The landscape and the views are beautiful. There are even tombs and terraces (for agriculture) of pre-Inca times, the Waris and Incas. What stands out most in Puyca are the ruins of Maukallacta, but there are plants called Puya that only found in the highlands of the Andes. After our return to Cotahuasi interesting trip. We have time to visit once again the hot springs in Cotahuasi dinner and spend the last night here.

Day 5:

Early morning breakfast and return to Arequipa. During our return trip we will have the opportunity to stop at some luggers to take some photographs. Chuquibamaba and get lunch in the afternoon to Arequipa. The guide will return to your hotel.