Cachicata Trek to Machu Picchu
“(Machu Picchu) High reef of the human dawn. Spade buried in primordial sand. This was the habitation, this is the site! here the fat grains of maize grew high to fall again like red hail…” (Pablo Neruda, Nobel Prize 1971, Heights of Machu Picchu).
The Cachicata Trek is one of the newest trekking routes on offer in the Cusco region. Based in the area around Ollantaytambo the Cachicata trek takes you past high waterfalls, Inca ruins and beautiful scenery.
The Cachicata trek is relatively easy compared to some of the others so it is a great option for less experienced trekkers. Another great thing about the trek is that hardly anyone does it so if you’re looking to get away from the crowds then this is the trek for you!
By booking your Cachicata Trek with Llamapath you are choosing the best. Don’t believe us?
Useful Information:
- Starting Altitude – 3300m / 10,827ft.
- Highest Altitude – 4500m / 14,764ft
- Walking Distance – 25 km / 15.5 miles
- Longest Day – Day 2, approximately 12 km/7.5 miles
- Overall Difficulty – Moderate Difficult (depends on your level of fitness).
- Acclimatization is Recommended***
Very Important:
Campsites may vary depending on booking time, weather conditions or on restrictions undertaken for safety reasons by the Peruvian Goverment.
