Peru Viajes International
Operador y Consultor Turistico


Perú - Cusco
CAMINO INCA CORTO
2009
02 dias / 01 noche



Día 1.- Camino Inca Corto – Aguas Calientes
Traslado del hotel , Am. Salida hacia el Km. 104, donde empezamos nuestra caminata observando una variedad de animales, vegetación así como también el famoso recinto arqueológico Chachabamba, lugar donde nos detendremos para poder almorzar (box lunch), seguidamente proseguimos la caminata visitando el resto arqueológico Chuquisuysuy, y Wiñaywayna esta caminata durara aproximadamente 04 horas visita guiada para luego bajar directamente por la puerta del sol hacia el pueblo de Aguas Calientes. Pernocte.

Día 2.- Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu - Cusco
Desayuno en el hotel. Am. Ascenso a la montaña sagrada de Machupicchu, será recorrido y acompañados por el guía que les mostrarán los templos, palacios, plazas, zonas agrícolas y centros energéticos. Pm. Descenso a Aguas Calientes. Pm. Tren de retorno a la ciudad de Cusco en servicio backpaker. Recepcion en la estacion y traslado a su htl.

Fin de los servicios.

Precio Por persona en base doble: Us$ 320.00 ( Pernoctan en hostal economico de aguas calientes).


Incluye :
El traslado del hotel al km 104,para empezar su trek, Camino Inca Corto.
Alojamiento en un hostal de Aguas Calientes
Guiado en la ciudadela de Machu Picchu en servicio regular.
Tren Backpaker de regreso.

No incluye el bus de bajada al pueblo de Aguas Calientes (us$ 7.00).Lo compran alla arriba luego de terminado su tour en Machu Picchu para ir al pueblo de Aguas Calientes.

RECOMENDACIONES PARA LLEVAR:
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-UNA MOCHILA CON UN CAMBIO DE ROPAS PARA EL TREKING.
RECOMENDANDO: REMERAS , SHORTS CORTOS, Y ALGUNAS ROPAS CALIENTES.
-CHAQUETAS PARA LA LLUVIA O PONCHO (LOS PONCHOIS DE PLASTICO SE PUEDEN COMPRAR EN CUSCO).
-ZAPATOS O CALZADOS FUERTES. IDEAL PARA HACER EL DEPORTE

CAMARA FOTOGRAFICA , PELICULAS Y BATERIAS (LAS PILAS Y BATERIAS CONSUMEN MAS RAPIDO EN CONDICINES FRIAS)
-SOMBRERO PARA PROTEGERSE DEL SOL, LA LLUVIA O EL FRIO.
BLOQUEADOR SOLAR.
REPELENTE PARA MOSQUITOS
PAPEL HIGIENICO
SNACK GALLETAS BARRAS ENERGIZANTES, CHOCOLATES ETC.
BOTELLA DE AGUA Y PASTILLAS PURIFICADORAS (MICROPUR).
PASAPORTE ORIGINAL. (MAS UNA FOTOCOPIA).
OPCIONAL: BASTONES PARA CAMINAR DURANTE EL TREKING(DEBEN ESTAR CUBIERTAS DE CAUCHO).




IMPORTANTE:
Para realizar las reservas del trek de camino inca contar con 65 días previos al inicio del tour.

Nota Importante:
Una vez realizada la reserva para el Camino Inca no se aceptaran cambios de nombres de los pasajeros para tomar a otras personas en su lugar, y se perderá el importe (tarifa de ingreso a la red de camino inca) de dicha reserva sin devolución alguna, ya que las políticas y reglamentos lo indican de tal forma.
La cancelación y baja de la reserva de Camino Inca una vez ya realizada no tendrá devolución el importe (tarifa de ingreso a la red de camino inca) ya pagado, por políticas y reglamentos del INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura Peruana), Institución que rige la Red de Camino Inca.



Nota Importante:
Los precios expuestos en los programas están sujetos a variaciones sin previo aviso dependiendo de la elevación en los costos decretados por el sector gubernamental: ingresos a los centros arqueológicos, y por el sector privado en los servicios de tren, transportes, guiados y hoteleria.

Responsabilidades:
Sea cualquier tipo de omisiones, olvidos, perdidas u otras irregularidades que podrían suceder a los pasajeros, así como también retrasos en compañías aéreas, por diferentes causas como fenómenos climatológicos y otras irregularidades de la empresa y otras que se encuentran fuera de nuestro alcance mayor, sin dejar de cumplir su servicio.

Peru Viajes International
Operador y Consultor Turistico

PERÚ
Tras la Huella del Inca
Camino Inca
2009
04 días – 03noches



Recorrido : 42 kilómetros
Duración : 4 días
Altura máxima: Paso Warmiwañusca a 4215 m.s.n.m
Época recomendable: Abril a Noviembre ( se realiza todo el año con lluvias de por medio)
Clima : Frío / seco y templado / húmedo


El Programa incluye:
Transporte al punto de Inicio del Treck.
Tren de retorno al Cusco “Backpacker” +Bus Turistico desde Ollantaytambo o Puyon a Cusco.
Guías bilingües especializados en Camino Inca.
Cocinero, Porteadores (transportaran: Equipos de camping)
Los pax transportan sus equipajes personales, salvo pago adicional por porteador extra.
Ticket de ingreso a la Red de Camino Inca y el Santuario de Machu Picchu
Bus de bajada Machu Picchu – Pueblo de Aguas calientes.
Carpa dobles / triples.
Carpa cocina y carpa comedor.
Botiquín de primeros auxilios.
Alimentación completa durante toda la caminata: “ 3 D - 3 L - 3 C”
D = Desayuno - L = Almuerzo - C = Cena
No se incluye bolsa de dormir!!! (por cuenta de cada pax – salvo pago adicional en caso de requerirlo)
Grupos: De 01 a 15 pax.
Precio por persona del Camino Inca en base doble .US$ 345.00
Con Carnet ISIC :US$ 335.00(estudiante ).
Caso pax desee una carpa solo en base simple : us$ 375.00 (o sea dormir solo en la carpa).
Sino para que pague en doble se le da con otra persona que tenga el mismo sexo y carateres similares.)

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Importante sacar fotocopia de pasaportes de paxs.(enviarlos via email para entregar en INC DE CUSCO).Desde Octubre 2008, paxs argentinos solo need Dni para ingresar al Peru.
En caso sea con este dcto sacar fotocopia del DNI.

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DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROGRAMA CAMINO INCA
Día 1: Cusco – Km. 82 - Wayllabamba Nuestro guía lo recogerá de su hotel en Cusco muy temprano por la mañana para trasladarlo en bus al pueblo de Urubamba, a una hora de Cusco. Luego de esta parada se dirigirá a Chilca, para iniciar su caminata por el Camino Inca hacia Machu Picchu. Después de aproximadamente tres horas de caminata hará una parada para almorzar. Luego continuará caminando con dirección a su primer campamento en Wayllabamba, en el camino visitará el complejo arqueológico de Llactapata. Comida y pernocte en el campamento.
Día 2: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca - Pacaymayo Después del desayuno, empieza la parte más dura del camino, con una subida escarpada, seguida por 3 horas caminata hasta alcanzar el primer paso, llamado Warmiwañusca (Mujer Muerta), a 4,215 m.s.n.m. aproximadamente, aquí no sólo disfrutará de vistas panorámicas increíbles de toda el área sino que también tendrá la satisfacción de haber alcanzado la cima. Después de almuerzo descenderá hacia Pacaymayo para acampar y cenar.
Día 3: Pacaymayo - Puya Patamarka - Wiñay Huayna Después del desayuno comenzará el descenso hasta el segundo paso más importante del recorrido, a 3,800 m.s.n.m. donde disfrutará de una visita guiada al complejo arqueológico Runku Rakay y la ciudadela Inca de Sayacmarca. Luego continuará su caminata hacia Phuya Patamarka (pueblo en las nubes), otro importante monumento arqueológico donde hará una parada para almorzar. Luego de un breve descanso iniciará nuevamente la caminata hasta llegar a Wiñay Huayna (Siempre Joven), para una visita guiada a este complejo arqueológico espectacularmente ubicado. Cena y pernocte en el campamento.
Día 4: Wiñay Huayna - Machupicchu - Cusco Después del desayuno, caminata de una hora por el bosque hasta el Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), conocido como la puerta de entrada a Machupicchu, desde donde se tiene una impresionante vista panorámica de la ciudadela. A la llegada a Machupicchu, tour guiado de la ciudadela, visitando los principales restos y monumentos, tales como la Plaza Principal, la Torre Circular, el Sagrado Reloj Solar, los cuartos reales, el templo de las Tres Ventanas y los cementerios. Tiempo libre para pasear por la ciudadela, luego a la hora deseada (antes de las 17:30pm) descenso en bus a Aguas Calientes.


NECCESARY EQUIPMENT - EQUIPO NECESARIO


1.- Backpack ( big one ), Mochila ( una grande) 2.- Sleeping Bag, Bolsa de dormir 3.- Rain wear (Rain poncho, pants), Ropa para lluvia (Poncho de lluvia) 4.- Flash Light , Linterna 5.- Water Bottle, Botella de agua 6.- Purifying tabs, Pastillas para purificar agua 7.- Sun block, Bloqueador solar 8.- Insect Repellent, Repelente para insectos 9.- Lemon candy ( Glucosa), Caramelo de Limón ( Glucosa).
CLOTHING - ROPA1.- One complete change of clothing, Una muda completa de ropa. 2.- trousers, Pantalones 3.- Socks, Medias 4.- T- Shirts, Remeras
5.- Shorts and Underwear, Pantalones cortos e interiores 6.- Sweater and Jacket, Chompa y casaca 7.- Towell and bathing dress, Toalla y Ropa de baño 8.- Hat, Sombrero 9.- Woolen woven or Handkerchief, Bufanda o Pañuelo 10.- Sun Glasses, Lentes para el sol.

FIRST AID KIT - PRIMEROS AUXILIOS1.- Aspirin, or stronger painkiller, Aspirina u otro analgésico 2.- Skin cream, Crema para la piel 3.- Cocoa Butter, or lip salve, Protector labial
OTHERS - OTROS1.- Snack ( candies, chocolate, etc.), Dulces, chocolate, etc. 2.- Toilet Paper, Papel Higienico 3.- Hand Book, Libro pequeño. 4.- Money (soles), Dinero extra. (soles)

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The Qhapaq Ñan

THE ROAD NETWORK OF THE TAHUANTINSUYO EXTENDED THROUGH THE TERRITORIES OF ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, CHILE, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR AND PERU. ON ONE OF THE STEEPEST TERRITORIES OF THE WORLD, THE INCAS CONSTRUCTED ROADS, SHELTERS AND SUSPENSION BRIDGES THAT FACILITATED THE COMMERCE AND THE ADMINISTRATION WITHIN THEIR EMPIRE.


Data:- The Incan network reached an extension of close to 23,000
kilometers long.- Peru, together with Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia and
Ecuador, have proposed to declare the QhapaqÑan a Cultural
Heritage of Mankind.THE ROAD NETWORK OF THE TAHUANTINSUYO The road network of the Incas crossed the entire area of the Andean mountain chain lengthwise, from the north of Argentina all the way up to the south of Colombia. They crossed deserts, agricultural zones, mountain chains and marshes. They all started from Cusco, the capital of the empire. The most important route of the Qhapaq Ñan was the one that linked Cusco with Quito. Some sections of these roads measured up to 16 meters wide.According to historian Maria Rostworowski, the Qhapaq Ñan constituted the base of the Incas““ political expansion because it allowed the fast mobilization of armies and Empire officials. Additionally, it facilitated the transport of valuable resources like metals, spondyllus shells, wood, coca leaves, feathers and textiles.

THE SHELTERS These buildings, which functioned as housing and deposits, were arranged throughout the roads to allow the walkers to rest and protect their belongings. Generally, the shelters were of rectangular form and they were divided into several independent spaces. There were shelters of different sizes. The big ones had residential and ceremonial environments, plazas and deposits, and were used to lodge the Inca and his entourage. Those of minor size served as inns for the "chasquis" of the Tahuantinsuyo (official running messengers). Photos: (1) Tambo Colorado (Inn), (2) Tambomachay (Inn), both in Cusco, they are good examples of Incan road engineering.CROSS ROADSAlong the Peruvian coast, there was a parallel route to the Qhapaq Ñan that communicated the different valleys of the region. In Lima, for example, the Incas constructed roads in both margins of the Chillon River and others going to Pachacamac sanctuary and the Valley of CaÑete River. These routes were crossed, as well, by others that reached the high mountains to continue down towards the Amazon jungle. The roads going along the mountain used to cross muddy and steep zones. In order to climb up the mountain slopes, they constructed stairs with steps made of stone slabs or carved on rocks, like the ones constructed in Piscobamba, near the town of Ancash, and also in Pariacaca, sacred center located in Huarochiri, in the mountain chain of Lima. One of the most important Incan Andean cross roads precisely was the one that used to link Pariacaca with the coastal sanctuary of Pachacamac.


THE BRIDGES The implementation of the Incas road system inevitably required the construction of bridges to be able to cross the rivers. There were different types of bridges. Some had stone structures and others of wood. Those of stone were less spectacular, since no one surpassed two meters of length. In addition, there were suspension bridges that were constructed with vegetable fibers. Those were especially surprising, because they crossed steep and boxed mountain sides to link great distances. The suspension bridge that the Incas constructed over the Apurimac River, for example, measured 45 meters long.

BEFORE THE INCAS The Incas were not the only ones who constructed roads to unite their territories. Many of the routes that they used and integrated to their road system were constructed by people of the cultures that preceded them. Nevertheless, historian Maria Rostworowski mentions that they were exclusively local roads. Generally, they united the main "huacas" or sacred centers with small towns. Some archeological complexes of the Huari culture, like Piquillacta, included important road systems. Other evidence of pre Incan roads is in the valley of the Moche, in the Northern coast of Peru. In 1979, the American anthropologist Coleen Beck found in that zone, 150 pre Incan road sections pertaining to the Chavin culture.


THE ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU The best well-known section of the Incan road system is the touristic one that leads to the citadel of Machu Picchu. The route starts off, generally, at the village Qoriwayrachina, located at kilometer 88 of the railroad that goes from Cusco to Machu Picchu. The route covers a distance of approximately XX kilometers to follow it takes four days and three nights. The second day of this long walk is the most intense, because you have to cross WarmihuaÑusca, a mountain pass located at 4,200 meters above sea level. This is the highest part and the one that demands the greatest physical energy. In addition, there are other routes, where it is possible to shorten distances and to arrive at the famous citadel in two or three days. The natural scenery is impressive: tropical forests, abysses, snow-covered mountains like the Salkantay or the Humantay of more than six thousand meters high, extensive stairs carved on rocks, tunnels of up to twenty meters in length and several archaeological complexes, among them, Runkuraqay, Sayakmarka, Intipata and WiÑay Wayna stand out.Useful information:To admire with greater thoroughness the natural surroundings of the route to Machu Picchu, there is a service of carry men, who can be hired to carry along the route your luggage and supplies. In the route, it is prohibited to ignite bonfires, to sleep in the ruins or to use kitchens that do not use gas. The authorized camping sites along the route are: Patallacta, Huayllabamba, Llulluchapampa, Pacamayo, Phuyupatamarka and WiÑay Wayna. Any month, except between December and March when rains are heavy, is good and adequate to make the routes of the Incan road network.



QHAPAQ ÑAN PROJECT Since the year 2001, the National Institute of Culture has been developing the project Qhapaq Ñan, which includes the rise and systematization of the characteristics and state of the roads, the archaeological sites and landscapes associated to the road network. The project's objective, in addition to the conservation and putting in value of the road system, is the revaluation of the Qhapaq Ñan as a uniting and development instrument for the people of towns and cultures related to this road network.



Cusco City

THE OLD CAPITAL OF THE TAHUANTINSUYO IS A HISTORICAL MONUMENT THAT LODGES IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURAL VESTIGES. SAMPLES OF THE INCAN AND SPANISH PAST INFLUENCE CONVERGE IN IT AS A WHOLE, SUCH AS THE SACSAYHUAMaN FORTRESS AND THE CATHEDRAL. CUSCO HAS BECOME AN IMPRESSIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF PERU BEFORE THE WORLD.



Data:The historical center of the city of Cusco was nominated Cultural Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO In the year 1983.HISTORYThe Incas settled down in Cusco in the 12th century, after facing several landlords and caciques (Indian chiefs) that dominated this territory, such as the sauasirais, antasayas, huallas, lares and poques. The time of greater splendor of the city, takes place at the same time of the apogee of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire, which started with the mandate of the Inca Pachacutec (right). When the Spaniards arrived at Cusco, in 1533, they found a large city with monumental palaces and ceremonial centers. On March 23rd,1534, it was officially declared territory of the Spanish crown. Nevertheless, it was not until 1572, after the defeat of Tupac Amaru I, the last member of the Incan dynasty, that the Spaniards definitively assured the control of the city.




SACSAYHUAMAN The little that is left of this fortress complex, located at two kilometers from the Main Square of the city, is enough to have an idea of the impressive construction work that it must have had during that period. It was constructed with enormous stones that were fit together with amazing precision. Some of these stone blocks measure up to six meters high by three meters wide. Currently, there are three walls left, up to nine meters high with three fortified towers, a main precinct called Tiapunku and two big protected areas that, apparently, were used as deposits.About its function, there are two hypotheses. The first one assures that it was a military building, a sort of fortress. The second one sustains that Sacsayhuaman was a ceremonial space that served to commemorate the Inca's victories. This supposition is sustained in chronicles like those of Garcilaso de la Vega, who wrote that the Incas constructed Sacsayhuaman "to show their Power and Majesty". Currently, the space of Sacsayhuaman, with its great esplanades, is a place for amusement and relaxation for the "cusqueÑos" (people from Cusco), a tourist attraction, and also the backdrop for festivities such as, Inti Raymi.




THE CATHEDRAL One of the most representative samples of colonial architecture of Cusco city is its cathedral, located at one side of the Main Square. Its construction is of Renaissance style, with a main temple and two auxiliary chapels. It has sober columns and a majestic altar worked in granite. It is decorated with works of embossed silver and has a valuable collection of paintings from the Cusco Painting School.



THE CORICANCHA Also known as the Temple of the Sun, because it was dedicated to this important Inca deity. It was constructed during the reign of the Inca Pachacutec and was one of the buildings that impressed most the Spanish conquerors because of its beauty and ostentation. Pedro Cieza de Leon wrote about the Coricancha in these terms: "This Temple had a circular form with a diameter of around four hundred steps, surrounded by a strong wall, everything built with elegantly polished stones, nicely fitted and assembled and some of the stones were magnificently big “““There were many doors and facades very well built, the external wall was surrounded all along by a ribbon made of gold, two span wide and four finger thick and all the doors and facades were covered by gold plates". The Spaniards, in their eagerness to replace the Incan cults by the catholic religion, destroyed the Coricancha Temple, leaving only its foundations and on top of them they built the church and the convent of Santo Domingo. In spite of this, it is still possible to appreciate part of the past beauty of this Incan temple, mainly in the walls, which are original. In the Archaeological Museum of the Cusco, it is possible to appreciate scale models that represent how the Coricancha looked during the Incan times.

THE PALACE OF INCA ROCA This building of great dimensions was also reconverted. The Spaniards built on top of its foundations the Archbishop's Palace. It also served as a residence for the nobility and ecclesiastic authorities. From the original palace, the peripheral stone wall still exists (see photo 1). In it, the stone of the twelve angles (see photo 2) which sticks out due to its perfect assembly and fitting with the surrounding stones.





THE COLONIAL CHURCHES Aside from the cathedral, other important churches and convents like Santa Catalina exist, where nowadays seats the museum of colonial art. The Santa Teresa church also captures your attention because of its majestic brick vaults and conical dome. In addition, the churches of San Francisco, Santo Domingo, La Merced, Santa Clara, among others. Photos: (1) church of the Jesuit Company, (2) church of Andahuaylilla and (3) convent of Santa Catalina.Web pages:- http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1216302&r=1215218&t=1309705025&l=1&d=89555965&u=http%3a%2f%2fciudadinca%2eperucultural%2eorg%2epe&g=0&f=-1 - http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1216302&r=1215218&t=1309705025&l=1&d=89555971&u=http%3a%2f%2fwhc%2eunesco%2eorg%2fen%2flist%2f273&g=0&f=-1 - http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1216302&r=1215218&t=1309705025&l=1&d=89555974&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2einc%2dcusco%2egob%2epe&g=0&f=-1 - http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1216302&r=1215218&t=1309705025&l=1&d=89555972&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecusco%2dperu%2eocg&g=0&f=-1 - http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1216302&r=1215218&t=1309705025&l=1&d=89555973&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2ecuscoweb%2ecom&g=0&f=-1

NEIGHBORHOOD OF SAN BLAS This colorful neighborhood, located four blocks from the Main Square, is characterized by its stone paved, narrow, and steep streets. It has old colonial large houses and numerous craft workshops for weavers, sculptors and painters. During the Incan times, San Blas was also an important district, where the imperial craftsmen used to live.
Useful information: From Lima, you can travel to Cusco by plane or bus. Every day there are several flights to go to the old Inca's capital, which take approximately one hour and a half. By bus, the trip takes near 24 hours. The high season begins in the middle of June and ends in September. If you visit Cusco in those months, it is advisable to plan ahead of time for your lodging reservations. In order to become accustomed to the altitude, it is important that during your first day you do not carry out many activities.





















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