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. We will have coca tea for you at the Residency.

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.

Your room will be cleaned once a week including fresh linens and towels. We will coordinate the day/time of your room cleaning with Enrique.

Dining

The communal kitchen is available for personal food storage and meal preparation.

Breakfast
We provide a simple breakfast including eggs, local bread, oatmeal,
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 events in sound, dance and movement

Cultural Activities

Art Supplies

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.

We have a few Art Supply stores in Cusco near the Art School. We can arrange for you to go to the Art Supply store upon your arrival to Cusco if you are arriving in the morning or afternoon. The stores are small and expensive for quality brands.

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If you would like to send art supplies to CHOKECHAKA
You can send a package to our PO BOX in Urubamba
and Enrique our Residency Manager will pick it up for you.
* PLEASE NOTE - You will need to pay a $20 custom charge in PERU

ADDRESS:
Enrique Ccuro Quispe
Correo Central
Serpost Urubamba
Codigo 08660
Apartado - 67
Urubamba, Cusco, PERU
Cel - 995069989

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.
    https://museoinkariy.com/

  • ALQA – Museo de Arte Popular Andino in Ollantaytambo celebrates Andean folk art. https://alqagaleria.com/

  • Museo de Sonido Hebe Almonacid in Urubamba explores traditional music and sound healing.

  • IPAKURA - Movement and Cultural Center, Arin
    https://www.instagram.com/ipakura.centrodeartes/

  • APULAYA Andean culture educational center in Calca. https://www.apulaya.com/blog/

  • CERAMICA RAMOS KINTU ceramic workshops close by. https://lhenriquesandrade.wixsite.com/ramoskintu

    • If you are looking for a Ceramic studio to work in. We have a neighbor who is a ceramicist and might be able to host you.
      Please email us and we will inquire for you.