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Dive into the vibrant landscapes of the Crater of Maragua, where breathtaking geological formations were sculpted over time, once trodden by dinosaurs, and now cherished as home by the Jalqa community

Highlights

• Walk along a 12th-century Incan trail.
• Explore the ancient pathways once traversed by dinosaurs.
• Enjoy the vibrant and colorful mountains where the Maragua Crater is located.
• Learn about the Jalqa culture and its traditional villages.
• Enjoy the valleys and the mountains in the Majada area.

Description

First day (lunch and dinner included) 8:00 am – We will meet at the main entrance of Estadio Patria. 8:15 am to 9:30 am – From here we’ll take a public bus to Chataquila. (waiting time can vary depending on the number of passengers) Morning – We walked the Inca Trail, Chaunaca, and Socapampa area. Afternoon – We walked from Socapampa to the Maragua Crater, where we will spend the first night. Inside the crater, we can do many activities, including visiting beautiful viewpoints such as the Devil’s Throat, from where you can observe the local wildlife, especially a wide variety of birds. 16 kilometres approximately Second day (breakfast and lunch included) Morning – We started the day early, where we walked from the lodging to the dinosaur footprints in Niño Mayo. We will visit a local weaver, who will show us the secrets of the textile art of this community. Then, we continued on to one little village called Majada. We walked through the colorful mountains to the Majada community. It is a 5-kilometer walk where we can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Frailes Mountains. After about two hours of walking, a private vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Sucre. 12 kilometers approximately The hike on the first day has three sections: the first is a descent along the Inca stone paths; the second follows the river on mostly flat terrain with some short and gentle ups and downs; and the final section is an ascent around the mountains, starting with a steep climb and then continuing along the slopes until we reach the Maragua crater. On the second day, we start by walking through the Maragua crater. To exit the crater, we hike uphill until we reach a beautiful viewpoint from where we can see the entire landscape inside the crater. After that, the trail becomes easier, with short ups and downs, leading us to the dinosaur footprints area. From the footprints to Majada, the path is easy but very scenic. We are former guides from CondorTrekkers who have started our own entrepreneurship.

Includes

Entry tickets included. Public transport from Sucre. Private transport to return to Sucre. Overnight in shared room. Professional hiking guide (Spanish and English; French available depending on a guide availability). Meals during the tour ( 1 breakfast, 2 lunchs and 1 dinner) Fruits

Important Information

• It is possible to extend the hike to 3 days and 2 nights, including a visit to the beautiful Tumpeca area, where you’ll find fascinating rock paintings, stunning geological formations, ancient trails, forests, and the rich local culture of the surrounding communities. If you’re interested in the 3-day option, feel free to send me a private message by email or WhatsApp.

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