Huchuy Qosqo Peru – Huchuy Qosqo Cusco

Huchuy Qosqo Peru Trek to Machu Picchu is a less explored yet prominent trek to Machu Picchu. It offers an insight into the rise of the Inca empire. Huchuy Qosqo means Little Cusco in Quechua. It was built during the reign of Viracocha as a Royal estate. 

Later during his rule, he faced a revolt from the Chancha community. He handed over the throne of Cusco to his son Pachacutec and took asylum in Huchuy Qosqo Peru. Pachacutec in turn dethroned his father and assumed the power of the new Inca emperor. 

On his death, Viracocha’s mummified corpse was stored here. When the Spanish conquistadors conquered Huchuy Qosqo, they burnt his corpse. 

Huchuy Qosqo Ruins are situated above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This trek takes you to Machu Picchu following the sacred valley all the way down to Aguas Calientes.

The 3-day tour of Huchuy Qosqo Peru is a really nice and not too challenging option that combines nature, the original Inca Trail, a Quechua community on the way, and a guided tour of the little-known Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo Cusco. 

Taking you off the beaten track you get away from all the crowds of the better-known treks but still get to enjoy all the amazing things that the Huchuy Qosqo trail has to offer. The Huchuy Qosqo tour is perfect for those with a short time frame or who are looking for an easier trekking route to visit Machu Picchu.

This is a high-altitude experience and involves hikes at high altitudes. We highly recommend you to spend a few days in Cusco before the trek to avoid altitude sickness. 

Why Happy Gringo Tours?

Happy Gringo Tours is a fully locally owned tour operating company in Cusco. We have state-of-the-art campsites and camping and cooking equipment. We operate all the treks under the guidance of a local tour guide. 

Our tour guides, as locals, have extensive knowledge about the culture and history. Most of them are mountaineers and have plenty of knowledge and experience on high-altitude treks and dealing with altitude sickness. 

Still, wondering about the reasons to hike Huchuy Qosqo? Check out our post on the top five reasons to hike the Huchuy Qosqo trek.

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Please note it is best to hike Huchuy Qosqo Day Hike during the dry season – between March and November. 

If you just want to explore Huchuy Qosqo, then do take a look at our two-day tour from Cusco.