Cusco · Hiking

Camino Nuevo

An out-and-back trail, 6.7 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru.

6.7 mi
round trip
9,603 ft
climb
13,034 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Nuevo is an out-and-back trail, 6.7 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru, inside Área de Conservación Regional Choquequirao. It runs between about 9,500 ft and 13,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 6,220 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Kiuñalla, about 3.9 miles north of the trailhead. Uchuhuerta Cascada and Cascada Santa Rosa are within about 3 miles. For camping, Acampamento and Choquequirao are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Nuevo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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