Cusco- Condors of the Apurimac in Chonta
After breakfast we drive for 3 hours to the village of Chonta. The special location is set between the Cordillera de Vilcabamba and the Apurimac Canyon. After lunch we will take an easy walk of about 90 minutes to the Condor viewpoints overlooking the spectacular Apurimac Canyon. As we wait and enjoy the scenery the condors will be rising with the afternoon thermals. Around 5 pm we walk back to our campsite where we enjoy a nice sundowner overlooking the Cordillera Vilcabamba. We rest en enjoy our beautiful glamping location. After dinner we will look at the sky and its thousand stars. Overnight in tents.
90 minute walk to the condor viewpoint.
Stargazing
Chonta - Cusco
We rise early to enjoy the spectacular mountain view and the clouds rising between the massiv mountains. After breakfast we will visit the community members in Chonta and learn about their lifestyle. Everybody will participate in harvesting herbs, potatoes and ingedients so we can jointly prepare a Pachamanca, a meal prepared in a large hole Inka Style. After enjoying the Pachamanca with the community we return to Cusco. Enjoy a free afternoon doing last minute shopping. Overnight in selected hotel
Community visit and help prepare the Pachamanca
Pachamanca lunch
