LAGUNA DE PIURAY-HUCH’UY QOSQO-TAMBOMACHAY/ LAMAY (1 OR 2 DAYS)

This trek can last for one or two days. Leaving from the lagoon of Piuray we will ascend for about two hours and a half until we cross the opening that separates us from the Sacred Valley, to then descend or about an hour and a half until arriving to the town of Huch’uy Qosqo. The other alternative is to leave from Tambomachay and trek until Lamay, passing through Huch´uy Qosqo, therefore this trek can be done in one day.

Itinerary

1 day:

After exploring and getting to know well the little known Inkan city and admiring the views it offers of the Sacred Valley, we will descend for about two more hours, until arriving to the town of Lamay, where we will take our private transport back to Cusco.

2 days:

We will camp in the surrounding areas of Huch’uy Qosqo to be a ble to enjoy and get to know the hidden secret s of this amazing Inkan city. On the return we will trek on a well conserved Inka trail that connects Huch’uy Qosqo with Tambomachay. From here we will take our private transport back to Cusco.

HUCH’UY QOSQO:

It is found in the highest part of the Sacred Valley, without vehicular access and is not visited by many tourists. It consists of platforms, courtyards, plazas, buildings of different sizes and quality as well as a pedestrian Inkan path. There is evidence of an advanced hydraulic system where the water flowed through channels carved in stone, perfectly assembled together to prevent leakage of water. The construction has a slight inward inclination, which is guaranteed as better during earthquakes.

One of the most notable characteristics of this site is of its the assembly in stages, following the natural slope of the mountain; the result is of great aesthetic quality. Another feature is that buildings are built to form squares or patios, but not touching each other, so that there are also alleys or transit spaces between buildings.