Welcome to Chokechaka
Location & Getting Here
Chokechaka Project is located in Huaran (Km 56.8 Main Road Pisac Ollantaytambo), a charming farming town in Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas. Situated at 2,900 meters (9,514 ft) above sea level, we're 80 minutes from Cusco Airport.
Most international travelers arrive through Lima International Airport, then connect to Cusco via a short flight or bus journey through the Andes. Peru Hop offers a convenient hop-on/hop-off bus service from Lima to Cusco.
We recommend traveling directly to the Sacred Valley upon landing in Cusco (11,152 ft) to acclimate gradually to the altitude. We can arrange transportation from Cusco Airport to Huaran. During your first days, we suggest drinking coca tea or chewing coca leaves to ease the transition to high-altitude living.
Accommodation
Upon arrival, our Property Manager Enrique Ccuro Quispe will welcome you. Enrique and his family live on-site and are available to assist with facility needs. Each guest or couple enjoys a private bedroom with en-suite bathroom, including hot shower, linens, and towels.
Dining
The communal kitchen is available for personal food storage and meal preparation.
Breakfast
We provide a simple breakfast including tea and coffee.
Lunch
Viva Peru, a beautiful cafe popular with Valley locals, is situated within walking distance from us. Alto Cafe in Arin is another option in the village of Arin. Both cafes are open from Monday to Saturdays for wholesome lunches plus a selection of normal, vegan and gluten free options. For groceries, Urubumba markets are located a short 20-minute drive away in a combi or with a taxi. An Optional lunch service is available at the house for S/20 per day (reservation required upon arrival).
Preparing your own lunch is also an option, using the common kitchen.
Dinner
Prepare your own dinner in the common kitchen. We can help arrange for a lunch &/or dinner to be cooked for you in house or delivered from a local restaurant.
Local Amenities
Nearby food options include:
Local markets on the main road, including an organic store
Traditional markets in Calca and Urubamba
Popular cafes: Viva Peru and Alto Cafe
Local lunch spots with fixed menus
Hotels with restaurants: Andenia Boutique Hotel and ÄMAK Valle Sagrado
58 Restobar, known for ceviche and sushi
Ipakura, offering cultural presentations and snacks
Cultural Activities
Our region offers a wealth of experiences to explore. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding to surrounding mountains and the ancient Inca ruins at Urco, or take a walk to the beautiful Arin waterfall. The impressive Huchuy Qosqo Inca complex makes for an excellent half-day excursion. The Inkariy Museum, a collaboration between the renowned Merida artisan family and local scholars, provides fascinating insights into pre-Columbian and Inca cultures.
In Huaran and nearby Sillacancha, master ceramic artists German Romero and Sergio Ramos welcome visitors to their workshops, sharing ancestral techniques and knowledge. Music enthusiasts can explore traditional instrument crafting at "La Rosa de Bambu," where Cristobal La Rosa continues his family's legacy of creating healing wind instruments. In Urubamba, Hebe Almonacid's Musical Workshop/Museum offers intimate sessions exploring healing vibrations and frequencies through ancestral music.
Places to Visit & Explore
Sacred Valley Archaeological Sites
The region between Cusco and the Sacred Valley offers an extraordinary collection of Inca ruins. Near Cusco, discover the impressive complexes of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Within the Sacred Valley itself, explore the magnificent sites of Pisac, Maras, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, and the world-renowned Machu Picchu.
Hidden Gems
Two remarkable yet less-visited archaeological sites await your exploration. Urco, nestled at the foot of Pitusiray mountain, offers a glimpse into ancient Inca life. Huchuy Qosqo, perched at 3,600 meters above the town of Lamay in Calca province, provides spectacular views and historical insights away from the usual tourist crowds.
Natural Wonders
Take a peaceful walk to the waterfall in Arin, or venture to Laras Natural Hot Springs for a relaxing soak. For an unforgettable journey, consider the scenic four-hour drive from Calca, climbing through the mountains and descending into the lush jungle landscape.
Museums and Cultural Centers
Immerse yourself in local culture and history at these distinctive venues:
Museo Inkariy (Cusco-Calca Highway km 53) showcases Peru's ancient civilizations through life-sized dioramas
ALQA – Museo de Arte Popular Andino in Ollantaytambo celebrates Andean folk art
Museo de Sonido Hebe Almonacid in Urubamba explores traditional music
Ikapura
Visit museoinkariy.com and alqagaleria.com for more information about museum exhibitions and hours