Real news, trail updates, and field reports about the Choquequirao trek — written from Cusco by InfoCusco.
Access to the Choquequirao Archaeological Park will be restored on April 15, 2026 after a multi-sector technical evaluation in Cusco. Trail maintenance, safety inspections, and step-by-step reopening protocol explained.
Read article →Peru's Ministry of Culture confirmed a full tourism suspension starting February 1, 2026 to protect visitors during the rainy season. DDC Cusco director Diego Pajares explains the technical reasons, the 30-day timeline, and what happens next.
Read article →Peru's Ministry of Culture officially announced the restart of tourist visits to Choquequirao after completing rehabilitation works on the Capuliyoq – Playa Rosalinas – Marampata trail. Ticket sales and entry control are now back online.
Read article →Communities near the Choquequirao route worked for three consecutive days clearing landslides, reinforcing the trail, and rehabilitating critical sections before Holy Week. InfoCusco contributed with food and hydration during the effort.
Read article →Local communities organize a major faena (communal work session) on March 27–28 to restore the trail and enable Choquequirao's reopening. The Ministry of Culture requires the work to be completed before authorizing reopening, expected the first week of April.
Read article →The DDC Cusco, led by Jorge Moya Coháguila, suspended visits after a landslide damaged the pedestrian bridge over the Apurímac River at Playa Rosalinas, and a huayco destroyed the pontoon over the Chunchumayo stream. No archaeological damage was reported.
Read article →Apurímac regional governor Elías Segovia announced the concession for the Choquequirao cable car will be awarded in October. The project is estimated at S/ 152 million (USD 54.3M), a 5.4 km route, 15-minute ride, capacity for 400 people per hour, and 15,000+ jobs.
Read article →According to Peru's Ministry of Culture, the official walking distance from Capuliyoc lookout to Choquequirao is 42 km (round trip), not 62 km as older guides claim. Capuliyoc sits at 2,915 m and Choquequirao at 3,033 m — the descent is around 1,500 m to the Apurímac before climbing back to Marampata. 3 to 5 days depending on pace.
Read article →President Dina Boluarte announced on July 28 that the Public-Private Partnership for Choquequirao will be awarded soon, with a USD 220 million investment — the largest tourism PPP in Peru. Cable car stations planned in Cusco (Yanama) and Apurímac (Huanipaca).
Read article →Step-by-step independent traveler guide: Cusco → Ramal de Cachora bus (4 hrs), then colectivo to Capuliyoc (1 hr), then a 28 km hike via Chiquisca, Marampata, and Choquequirao in 3–4 days. Packing list, supplies, where to camp, water safety, altitude tips, and best season.
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