Camping- Cochasqui Archaeological Park
Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui, Puntazanja, Ecuador
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Overview
The Archaeological Research Park "Cochasquí" in the province of Pichincha, Ecuador, is an important evidence of the pre-Inca civilization. The complex has 15 pyramids, 21 burial mounds and 4 site museums. Visitors can enjoy campfires and constellation viewing interpreted by specialised bilingual guides. A hike through the 15 pyramids is available to learn about the lunar and solar calendars.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Cochasquí-Pichincha-Ecuador
Duration of tour: 2 days 1 night
Distance: 15km
Age requirement: 13+
Type of Tour: Camping
Languages: English - Spanish
Maximum altitude: 3.100 masl
Minimum altitude: 2.800 masl
Physical level: Medium-Advanced
Tour start time: 07:00
Included/Excluded
- ✅Certified Bilingual Guides
- ✅Tourist transportation
- ✅Entrance fees to establishments
- ✅Dinner & Breakfast
- ✅Hydrating drink - 1 Litre
- ✅Interpretation Museum
- ❌Travel Insurance
- ❌Extra Hydration
- ❌Meals not specified
- ❌Souvenirs
- ❌Tips
- ❌Extra expenses not specified in the tour
- ❌Camping equipment (tent, insulation mat, sleeping bag)
- ❌Picnic Lunch
Tour Plan
DESCRIPTION
The "Cochasqui" Archaeological Research Park is one of the most important evidences of the pre-Inca civilization in the province of Pichincha and its settlement pattern is different from those known in Mesoamerica and the Andes.
The Cochasqui complex, located in the parish of Tocachi, canton Pedro Moncayo, province of Pichincha, north of Quito, has 15 pyramids, 21 burial mounds, four site museums, 83.9 hectares of preserved archaeological area and preserves a series of historical, archaeological, anthropological, ethnographic and architectural studies, which represent the evidence to highlight the value of the Quitu-Cara culture.
We will set up our camp to enjoy a campfire and a view of the constellations, our specialized bilingual guides will interpret the legends and history of this remote place. We will enjoy a campfire with legends and stories with all the participants. On the second day we will hike through the 15 pyramids to learn about the lunar and solar calendars. Return to Quito.
PLACES TO VISIT
Pyramids of Cochasquí
Quitus Cara Solar and Lunar Calendars
Cochasqui Museum and Interpretation
Bird watching
POINT OF EXIT
Private Tour: Pick Up Hotel
Shared Tour: Meeting Point- Bulevar Naciones Unidas, Quito.
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT - WHAT TO BRING
- Tent or tent
- Walking food
- Trekking boots
- Spare clothes (pants, socks, thermal bag, sweater, down sweater)
- Waterproof clothing (pants, sweater)
- Flashlight
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Trekking poles (Optional)
- Trekking pants
- Hat
- Sun block
- Warm gloves and hat
- Scarf or buff
- Sleeping
- Insulation
- Identity card
- Bring Lunch
ITINERARY
Day 1
07:00 Departure from the meeting point
08:00 Stop at the viewpoint of the Pisque River (photos and interpretation)
09:00 Arrival at the Cochasqui pyramids museum of interpretation
09:30 -12:00 Tour of the 13 pyramids
13:00 Picnic lunch
15:00 Set of camping equipment
16:00 Yoga and meditation
18:00 Bonfire and socialising with the group
19:00 Group dinner - stories - legends
Day 2
07:00 Camping breakfast
08:00 Meditation
09:45 Camping retreat
10:00 30 min walk
11:00 Departure back to Quito
13:00 Drop off
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