CHONTA: THE VIEWPOINT OF THE CONDOR
The Chonta viewpoint is located on the Apurimac river canyon at 3,400 meters above sea level, from where you can appreciate the majestic and fantastic flight of the condors in their natural habitat.
The flight of the condor is a wonderful spectacle, being able to observe these birds fully in their natural environment, the canyon of the Apurimac River (God who speaks) surrounded by this same river that for millions of years has stubbornly molded this natural beauty.
The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is a large bird considered in Andean philosophy as the messenger of the gods.
This new destination offers you a cultural theme because we can visit Quillarumiyoc the temple of the moon, naturally you will see the impressive canyon of the Apu Rimac river, the rugged shape of the Andes and of course the spectacle of the flight of the condors.
our adventure begins in the morning, after breakfast that you will have at your hotel we will pick you up at 8:00 am and start our tour in our transport.
We will travel for approximately one hour and arrive at the peasant community of Ancahuasi, where Quillarauniyoc the temple of the moon is located, we will take a brief tour of this archaeological site and meanwhile our guide will explain about the place and the activities that today done by the locals, after our visit to Quillarumiyoc we will take our transport again for two more hours until we reach the peasant community of Chonta, along the way we will make some small stops to enjoy some spectacular views such as the snowy Salkantay, the mountain range of the Andes and the same canyon of the Apurimac river and finally we will arrive at Chonta where we will have lunch before starting with a short walk to the viewpoint.
After having walked for approximately forty minutes we will arrive at the condor viewpoint which is located on the Apurimac river canyon, from there we will be able to observe the majestic flight of the condor, it is recommended to use clothes that mimic the environment of the place.
usually these birds leave around two in the afternoon, we will have a couple of hours to see them and enjoy this unique show and take pictures, after enjoying the flight of the condors we will return to Chonta where our transport will be waiting and finally we will return to Cusco, upon arrival in Cusco we will leave you again at the hotel.
Walking Distance: 3 km / 1.864 MAILS¬
Walking Time: 1 hours aprox.
Startin Elevation: 3 ,435 masl / 11,269 fasl
Difficulty level: moderate.
Food included: lunch.
