Choquequirao
Peru, Cusco
Choquequirao
About Choquequirao
Choquequirao Regional Conservation Area protects 103,814 hectares of cloud forests, puna grasslands, and montane ecosystems in the districts of Mollepata (Anta Province) and Santa Teresa (La Convención Province), Cusco, surrounding the Inca archaeological site of Choquequirao. The ACR recognizes the inseparable natural and cultural values of the landscape, protecting biodiversity alongside the extraordinary Inca ruins perched on a remote Andean ridge above the Apurímac canyon. Its forests provide habitat for spectacled bears, Andean cock-of-the-rock, and numerous endemic cloud-forest bird species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Choquequirao located?
Choquequirao is located in Cusco, Peru at coordinates -13.53, -72.78.
How do I get to Choquequirao?
To get to Choquequirao, the nearest city is Cusco (80 km).
How large is Choquequirao?
Choquequirao covers approximately 1,038.14 square kilometers (401 square miles).
When was Choquequirao established?
Choquequirao was established in 2010.