Inca Trail - Ayapata to Chaquicocha

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Inca Trail - Ayapata to Chaquicocha

Inca Trail - Ayapata to Chaquicocha - Photos

by:  BW Admin  (1/10/2022)

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This is a shot of the stone steps you have to traverse, pretty much straight out of the Chaquicocha campsite.

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Another shot of some of the day 2 steps with a nice waterfall running along the side.

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This is the guide pointing out Dead Woman's Pass before we have to climb it.

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Random trail shot

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This is the sign at the top of Dead Woman's Pass. As with most peaks there is a pretty significant drop in temperature with increase in wind up there. Unfortunately the descent is probably even steeper than the climb, watch those knees.

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Descending stone steps, use those trekking poles

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These were taken at the Runkurakay ruins. This was along a trade route used by the Incas, it is believed the site was used as a rest station for messengers.

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Runkurakay ruins

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Runkurakay ruins

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Runkurakay ruins

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There are a few cool spots along the trail where you navigate through caverns like this

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These were taken at the Sayacmarca ruins. The site is believed to be the ruins of an ancient village and sacred area that was part of the Inca empire.

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Sayacmarca ruins

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Admiring the view

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Chaquicocha campsite, a beautiful site for sore legs

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Random trail pic

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Taking a much needed rest break