{"id":23501,"date":"2021-06-30T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/?p=23501"},"modified":"2024-09-13T05:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:39:53","slug":"choquequirao-trek-vs-salkantay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/peru\/machu-picchu\/choquequirao-trek-vs-salkantay\/","title":{"rendered":"Choquequirao Trek vs Salkantay: the marvelous routes of Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have doubts about the two trails, this post will interest you. We tell you all about them.  So we present to you: <b>Choquequirao trek vs Salkantay<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>Travelers who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\" title=\"Tours in Peru\"> visit Peru<\/a> love to discover Machu Picchu. Besides, there are different routes to get there, the most famous one is <b>Salkantay<\/b> but what about <b>Choquequirao trek<\/b>? Which one is better?<\/p>\n<p>The Peruvian territory is a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/peru\/safe-travel-peru-covid\/\" title=\"Travel to Peru during the Covid-19 pandemic, a safe destination\"> safe destination before Covid-19<\/a> so as of today, June 2021, both treks are available \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<h2>Inca City or &#8220;the hidden Machu Picchu&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>In this <b>Choquequirao trek vs Salkantay<\/b> we tell you that all excursions to Machu Picchu have the <b>same starting point<\/b>, Cusco. So you know that both of these routes start at the same place, you won&#8217;t have to get your head warmed up \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/es\/tours-peru\/cuzco\/valle-sagrado-machu-picchu\" title=\"Tour to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/machu-picchu-tour-banner.jpg?resize=640%2C121&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"banner tour to machu picchu\" title=\"Tour to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley\" width=\"640\" height=\"121\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/machu-picchu-tour-banner.jpg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/machu-picchu-tour-banner.jpg?resize=768%2C145&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/machu-picchu-tour-banner.jpg?resize=317%2C60&amp;ssl=1 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>  <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yes, the main <b>difference<\/b> is in the <b>end destination<\/b> of each trek. Salkantay reaches the <b>the Incas City (Machu Picchu)<\/b>, while Choquequirao reaches the &#8221; <b>Hidden Machu Picchu<\/b>.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>And what is &#8220;the hidden Machu Picchu&#8221;? Well, it&#8217;s the <b>spectacular ruins<\/b> of the Inca city of Choquequirao that you can discover on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/choquequirao-trek-4-days\" title=\"Choquequirao trek 4-day \"> Choquequirao 4-day trek<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know where you want to end your adventure you can choose between both trekking excursions. <\/p>\n<h2>Salkantay Trek<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/salkantay-mountain.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salkantay Trek through the mountains of Peru\" title=\"Salkantay Trek\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23104\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to <b>get to Machu Picchu<\/b> you can always do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/inca-trail-4d\" title=\"Inca Trail Trek\"> the Inca Trail in 4 days<\/a> or the more modern route: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek\" title=\"Salkantay Trek\"> Salkantay Trek<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>If you decide to do the latter route, you will travel 58 km surrounded by <b>really incredible landscapes<\/b> and you will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/humantay-lake-trek\" title=\" Humantay Lake Trek\"> visit the Humantay Lagoon<\/a>, an amazing glacial lake very close to the <b>Nevado Salkantay<\/b>. A very different tour to the one you will do in the Choquequirao trek. <\/p>\n<p>As for availability, this route is one of the most famous so there are more people and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/peru\/salkantay-trek-4-days-or-5\/\" title=\"Salkantay Trek 4 days or 5: discover the option that best suits you\"> tour options for the Salkantay route<\/a>. Of course, there is no problem with space since the trails are wide and you will be able to enjoy your adventure to the fullest \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/traveler-lagoon-humantay-salkantay-trek.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Traveler in the Humantay Lagoon\" title=\"Laguna Humantay\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14639\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <b>accommodation<\/b> on this excursion is <b>nice<\/b>, you will sleep in several campsites. If you already read our post about <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/south-america\/highest-altitude-cities-latin-america\/\" title=\"Which are the highest altitude cities in Latin America? Beware of altitude sickness!\"> the highest cities in Latin America<\/a> you will know that most of the Peruvian territory is at high altitude, so the <b>first night<\/b> will be spent <b>at almost 4000 meters above sea level<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>To <b>fight the cold<\/b> you only need hot food, a pinch of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/peru\/peruvian-food\/\" title=\"Peruvian food: 8 specialties that you need to try!\"> Peruvian gastronomy<\/a> and a good outfit to keep you warm. Are you ready for the adventure?<\/p>\n<p>You also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/salkantay-trek-5-days-skydome\" title=\"Salkantay Trek Premium Skydome\"> premium alternative to the Salkantay Trek<\/a> where you will spend a night in a <b>glass igloo<\/b> in the middle of the valley. No doubt, it is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sleep-igloo-salkantay-trek.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Person sleeping in Salkantay Trek igloo\" title=\"Salkantay Trek Premium Skydome\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15025\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>And then comes the last night, the most special one for many. You will find yourself in <b>Aguas Calientes<\/b> to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/2-day-train-tour-machu-picchu\" title=\"Machu Picchu at sunrise tour\"> the sunrise at Machu Picchu<\/a> and gather strength to climb to the top of this Inca treasure.<\/p>\n<h2>Choquequirao trek<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>final destination<\/b> of this route is &#8220;the <b>hidden <\/b>Machu Picchu<\/b>&#8221; at Choquequirao, known as the last refuge of the Inca Empire. This place is of great historical value and is considered one of the most spectacular places in South America. <\/p>\n<p>But the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-peru\/cusco\/choquequirao-trek-4-days\" title=\"Choquequirao Trek 4 days\"> Choquequirao trek 4 days<\/a> is much more. Get ready to walk <b>48 km<\/b> at high altitude, surrounded by mountain gods, or as they say in Quechua, Apus. Some of them are Yamana, Chokecarpu, Panta and Chokecarpu. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choquequirao-trek-ruins.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Views of the ruins of Choquequirao\" title=\" Choquequirao\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15586\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the <b>views of the Apurimac River canyon<\/b>, valleys and <b>snow-capped mountains<\/b> are breathtaking. These places are habitat to a great variety of animals, but it is not surprising because Peru is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/south-america\/biodiversity-day-latin-america\/\" title=\"Latin America\u2019s most biodiverse countries\"> the most biodiverse countries<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>This hike is lesser-known, but no less magical for that. Many call it the &#8220;hidden&#8221; route because it is <b>less crowded<\/b>. That is why it is characterized by being different, personal and unique. So if you are looking for adventure and tranquility, this is your route. <\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering about accommodation, the time has come! Throughout the Choquequirao tour, you will not sleep at such a high altitude as in Salkantay. That said, on this tour you also <b>stay at different campsites<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>Now you know everything, in this adventure you will visit 5 different spots and most importantly, the legacy of the Incas in a unique way. Do you dare to live this adventure? <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choquequirao-trek-ruins.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choquequirao Ruins in Peru\" title=\"Choquequirao \" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choquequirao-trek-ruins.jpg?w=625&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/choquequirao-trek-ruins.jpg?resize=94%2C60&amp;ssl=1 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/> <\/p>\n<h2>Summarizing&#8230; Choquequirao trek vs Salkantay<\/h2>\n<p>We hope that with all this information we have answered the big question: <b>Choquequirao trek or Salkantay<\/b>? But it is like everything else, you will make a certain excursion <b>depending on your interests<\/b>. <\/p>\n<p>First you must consider whether you want to do the most common tour and visit Machu Picchu or you may prefer to see &#8220;the hidden Machu Picchu&#8221; and enjoy a quieter stay. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/machu-picchu-peru.jpg?resize=625%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Ruins in Peru\" title=\"Machu Picchu\" width=\"625\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12791\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are clear that you want a <b>more different and personal<\/b> way to visit the legacy of the Incas, <b>Choquequirao trek<\/b> is what you are looking for. You will enjoy the &#8220;hidden Machu Picchu&#8221; and the less touristy trekking routes of the Andes, places more &#8220;hidden&#8221; from tourism \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>If instead you prefer to <b>see<\/b> the famous <b>Machu Picchu<\/b> the <b>Salkantay Trek<\/b> is a very good option.  The scenery that will accompany you throughout the adventure is dreamlike, such as the views of the Salkantay and the <b>Humantay Lake<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t decide for you, although we can assure you that both <b>Choquequirao trek and Salkantay<\/b> will be among the best experiences of your life.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Choquequirao trek<\/th>\n<th>Salkantay Trek<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Origin<\/th>\n<td>Cusco<\/td>\n<td>Cusco<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Places of the tour<\/th>\n<td>Cusco &#8211; Cachorra &#8211; Cocamasana- Playa Rosalina- Choquequirao- Rayampata &#8211; Chiquisca<\/td>\n<td>Cuzco &#8211; Mollepata &#8211; Challacancha &#8211; Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)- Pasaje Salkantay &#8211; Huayracmachay &#8211; Colpapampa- La Playa Sahuayaco- Santa Teresa &#8211; Hydroelectric &#8211; Aguas Calientes- Machu Picchu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<th>Total distance walked<\/th>\n<td>160000 ft(48 km)<\/td>\n<td>190000 ft (58 km)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<th>Minimum elevation gain<\/th>\n<td>1540 masl<\/td>\n<td>2800 masl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<th>Maximum elevation<\/th>\n<td>3030 masl<\/td>\n<td>4615 masl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<th>Final destination<\/th>\n<td>The hidden Machu Picchu<\/td>\n<td>Machu Picchu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Have you made up your mind yet? Choquequirao trek or Salkantay? which one catches your attention more?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have doubts about the two trails, this post will interest you. We tell you all about them. So we present to you: Choquequirao trek vs Salkantay. Travelers who visit Peru love to discover Machu Picchu. 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