Time
2Days / 1 Nigth
Location
Comunity Cachiccata, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Departamet of Cusco
Latitud: 13.15° S Longitud: 72.17° W
level from 2800 msnm until 4200 msnm
ATRACTTION
ARQUEOLOGICAL COMPLEZ INCA TRAIL PRE INCA AND INCA PLACES
Cultural Trekking
adventure and vivencial program
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Introduction
Itinerary
Then, off the typical tourist track, we will focus on uncovering the mysteries of Incan construction and in particular, the transportation of the "tired stones".
The tired stones are giant blocks of granite which never made it to the great fort due to the Spanish arrival to the Incan world but were transported from the heights of the Sacred Valley's western slopes- the Cachiccata quarries located at around 6.5km from the citadel- to its high eastern slope.
This trip also focuses on the cosmovision integral to the Andean world, in which matter and spirit are harmoniously intertwined. This is reflected in the topography of the valley. We will try to understand why the citadel of Ollantaytambo was constructed on its specific site, not elsewhere, and from the observatory of the crying sacred one ("the snowy peak of Veronica", as it is known in Spanish), we can make out the pyramid of Paqaritampu.
Day 1.- Ollantaytambo - Cachiccata -
Departure from Ollantaytambo
Visit Choquekillca
Visit Simapucyo
Visit Tamboccasa Mirador
Visit the school of Cachiccata community
Cultural show
Visit the sustainable development projects
Starting the walk at the Inca Bridge, on arrival at the entrance of Ollantaytambo village, we will cross the river of Vilcanota and follow it to get to Choquekillca, the veneration place of the Lord of Choquekillca. We will then continue along the Inca trail of CÁPAC ÑAN, along the routes which in the past were used for transporting the stones. On the edge of the route, we can see some of the TIRED STONES which have been affected by thunder, lightening and the force of the wind, and which appear to have rested in the same spot since being left by Inca hands. From there, we will follow the trail of the tired stones to get to Simapucyo, a sector with very well preserved Incan terraces. We will then begin our accent towards the TAMBOCCASA LOOKOUT (2820 masl.), where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the valley, and the pyramid of Paqaritampu. Afterwards, we will descend to Cachiccata where we will visit the community school. Here we will have the opportunity to take part into an intercultural exchange with the children; to understand the world from a present-day perspective, and see the practices of the community from grandparents to grandchildren. As part of this experience, the children will speak to us in their native language, QUECHUA, and will perform a folkloric dance demonstrating their daily customs. Following this, we will also show and teach part of our culture to the children. After lunch, we will be able to visit sustainable development projects in the community, accompanied by those in charge. Over-night in Cachiccata's camping, "Las Chullpas de Cachiccata".
Day 2.- Cachiccata – Cusco
Visit Intipunku
Visit Chullpas and pre-Inca Tombs
Visit Cachiccata's quarries
Visit Choquetacarpu
After the lunch, we will walk up to the temple of Veronica before crossing the different Andean ecological layers and arriving to Cachiccata's quarries, one of the most culturally interesting spot of our route. There, we will have the opportunity to observe some workshops that will illustrate the processes of extraction, sculpture and stones transport, as well as the whole art of carving stones.
Included
• Transfer of private first class: Cusco / Ollantaytambo Ø Cachiccata / Ollantaytambo · Food per person (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 tea, 1snack)
· Support Team Group: Guide bilingual
· mule: horses for transportation in emergencies and Llamas
· Overnight camping services hot shower, dining,
kitchen, place for bonfire · Transportation of waste to Cusco
The Trail of the Tired Stones - 2 days
Introduction
