Waqrapukara trek trip of 3 hour from Cusco driving by car, lies a stunning, Inca site, located high above the great Apurimac Canyon, Located in the Province of Acomayo, District of Huyqui at 4100metres/ 13450 feet. Waqrapukara name Its name means “The Horned Fortress” a great holy place , wonderful astronomical paradise , wonderful place to be in touch with ancient civilizations gods.
Trekking Cusco, we have one day trek or 2 day/1-night Waqrapukara Trek is a must for anyone wanting to visit this wonderful archaeological site before it is discovered by many visitors from all over the world . if we do two day Camping close to the ruins, under the star-filled Andean milky way , far from the new civilization , Waqrapukara is truly spectacular option to see a lost jewel of Andean people located at wonderful mountains of Cusco city on the province of Acomayo .
The trekking start near the lake Qenterococha , the hike to Waqrapukara, following an ancient Inca trail and passing small lakes with big views of Qenterococha and wonderful view of Waqrapukara too , of course will enjoy wonderful landscape with wonderful view . Trekking least 3-4 hours one way around 7hours Round trip – 8 Km (around 5 miles one way ) arrival to Cusco around 6.pm.
