Hiking up Huchuy Qosqo (3,700 masl)

After seeing so much of the beautiful Andean mountains on the bus and at Lares, we combined a hike with a visit of “Little Cusco” = Huchuy Qosqo - Inca ruins that connect via mountain trails with Cusco.

The hike was challenging but with great views. We can only hope that the Incas did not need to go up and down that often but stay on >3,000 masl and only walk in the mountains :-)))

At the ruins, we spent roughly one hour resting and visiting the different sites. Once we were almost done, a local walked in on us and sold us tickets. We hope to have contributed to the local economy with our 14 soles (~4 euro).

We then had dinner again at the amazing Carmen del Valle Restaurant which has huge filled avocados and other Peruvian specials. However, Bertram again escaped the roasted guinea pig... :-) The trout from the river was excellent, though!Read more