Trekking to Apu Pachatusan in 2 days
Difficultd: Moderate
Description:
The Apu (Sacred Mountain) Pachatusan is one of the guardian mountains of the city of Cusco, situated to the east, land of the Antis. Its partner mountain is no less than the Apu Huanacaure. We can appreciate interesting petroglyphs, vestiges of an ancestral understanding of time and space, and another concept of the term Pacha. Pachatusan comes from Quechua language; Pacha which refers to time and space; and Tusay which means “support”. Its meaning is the first to support time and space “eternity”. |
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Pachatusan Base Camp |
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cusco – Tipon – Patambamba (BL, L, D)
We leave the city of Cusco early, heading south, passing the town of Saylla, known as the place to go for pork chicharron, a favorite of Andean gastronomy. The next town is Huasao, famous as the land of the priests of the Andean religion. Finally we will arrive to the town of Tipon, famous for its “cuy chactado” (guinea-pig cooked between hot stones), another Andean gastronomical delight. We will star walking uphill, which takes us to the community of Patabamba, at the base of the Pachatusan Mountain. At this point in the walk we can enjoy a view of cultivated fields, mostly growing corn. Also we will visit a complex of semi-circular terraces, where possibly a center for crop adaptation was developed, similar to the one at Moray. |
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Day 2: Patambamba - Pachatusan – Tipon – Cusco (B, BL)
After breakfast we begin our walk uphill to arrive at the stone water channel, an example of the high level of hydraulic engineering achieved by the Incas. Continued our way up the peak of the mountain Apu Pachatusan a limited time after about 2 hours we continue downhill and find ourselves in a residential area for priests and also an Intiwatana (sun dial), from where we have a magnificent view of the valley. We descend to the main complex of Tipon, where its petroglyphs, spring or water source, ceremonial fountain to worship water, its terraces and its symmetrical water channels will leave us impressively surprised.
We can stop in the towns of Tipon and/or Saylla to try some typical Andean food. Upon returning to the city of Cusco, we will be transferred to our respective hotels.
Maximum Altitude: 4010 m.a.s.l. / 13156 f.t.
Minimum Altitude: 3134 m.a.s.l. / 10282 f.t.
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B: Breakfast, BL: Boxed Lunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner
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It includes:
- Spanish/English Professional tour guide
- Private transportation Cusco – Tipon– Cusco
- Mules and muleteers to take the equipment
- Cooker and assistance
- All the feeding in the route (1 breakfast, 2 boxes lunch, 1 lunch, 1 dinner)
- Dinning Tent, Kitchen Tents, tables and camp stool
- Doubles tents, comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season.
- Matras (insulating long cushions to sleep)
- Accommodation for our guides, cook and porters
- First-aid kit
- Ticket of entrance to Machu Picchu
Not include:
- Tips for the tour guide and carriers
- The breakfast on the first day and second lunch
We recommended taking:
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Flashlight, camera, binoculars, films and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block, after-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Personal first-aid kit
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
- Bottle with water
- Cash in soles and/or US
- Some personal document
- Optional: walking sticks or poles
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