Choquequirao
Choquequirao (Quechua: Choqek'iraw) is a partly excavated ruined city of the Inca in the south of Peru. It bears a striking similarity in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu and is referred to as its 'sister'. Choquequirau admits far fewer tourists than its sister but the ruin is no less delightful and is a good alternative to the overcrowded Machu Picchu.Be aware that it takes a strenuous two-day hike from the nearest village Cachora to reach to ruins at Choquequirao.
The ruins at Choquequirao are comprised of buildings and terraces at different levels from the lower level Sunch'u Pata to the truncated hill top.The hill top has been leveled and ringed with stones to form a platform of 30x50 meters wide.
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Archaeological sites in Peru | Inca