Cusco - Chonta

• Izcuchaca

  Admission Ticket Free

  Izcuchaca is a quintessential agricultural region we see small villages of adobe houses with thatched or red tiled roofs, fields of grain, and herds of cattle.

• Limatambo

  Admission Ticket Free

  The Limatambo district is located in the province of Anta, in the Cusco region. It is known, that the territory that this district occupies, possibly, at the time of the Inca apogee, possibly the scene of one of the most important drums in the region. Limatambo district is interesting to the visitor due to the archaeological, natural, historical, architectural and cultural attractions that it presents in its territory.

• Chonta Viewpoint

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

  Pick-up from Cusco by private transport at 8. 00 Am., and travel through the highlands of Anta towards the Northwest. After passing the pass of Willque you will descend into the beautiful Limatambo valley where, on most days, you may enjoy breathtaking views of Salkantay, the second highest Apu (mountain) of the region (6,272 m). Near Limatambo town, you will follow a well-preserved dirt road up to the picturesque highland hamlet of Chonta. Time permitting, you will briefly visit the local school that benefits from donations, before starting your two-hour trek (moderate difficulty). You may spot typical highland birds on the way, whilst appreciating the local flora and the spectacular scenery as you approach the canyon. A short hike downhill will take you to the viewpoint in time for a delicious box lunch. You will stay at this marvelous spot for 2-3 hours in order to appreciate the condors as they soar upwards, being transported by thermal winds. After view the condors will back to Chonta to take your camp site./p> After a hearty dinner, you may enjoy a warming fire and music in the area
• Accommodations

  We'll overnigth in Chonta Campsite

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch

  Dinner