Catarata poc poc — Attraction in Chinchero

It's is a nice walk to get to get to the falls. It is definitely a climb back to chinchero of you turnaround and go out the same way. I hiked through to Urquillos. It is pretty much downhill all the way nice walk . Was about 3.5 hours . Distance is 10 miles or 16 kilometers end to end. There is another post somebody drones on about the poor signage. And walking forever to have to turn around and climb back up to chinchero. I read it as poc poc was a side trip from the main trail. It is not. The main trail passes I front of the falls . You keep heading down and there is a smaller falls down below. It's not far. Follow the trail next to the creek to Urquillos. It is a long ways to Urquillos and you do a couple miles or kilometers on a single track trail out. There is a water diversion you cant miss surrounded by chain link fence. After you pass it look to your left immediately. there is a small wooden bridge and you follow the canal to Urquillos. Very simple. If you get confused follow whatever water downhill and it will hit the urubamba river. Whoever posted the horror story is most likely from the city or completely oblivious to the distance point to point. When you start dropping elevation you can see Urquillos In the valley. Shouldn't be a issue...

Perhaps the most fun and beautiful day trip I've had here. The walk from Chinchero to the waterfall takes about 40 -50 minutes on the flat and downhill, along a beautiful road that view. The way to there for itself is beautiful and impressive.

The entrance to the waterfall costs five soles, and there is a kiosk with drinks and snacks along the way.

Most people return from there back to Chinchiro. I went down from there for six or seven kilometers to the nearest town, a stunningly beautiful road, all along the stream, between beautiful mountains and with constant bird chirping.

Every now and then there is an orange tape marking that you are on the right path (you can see it in one of the photos I attached). At first these tapes are quite rare but then you see them more. In any case, the path is simple and it is difficult to get lost on it. The entire road is flat or downhill so it is not difficult at all. Highly recommended. The route starts at something like 3800 meters altitude (chinchero), and descends to 3000.

At the end of the descent you reach the main road and from there you can take a collective to...

Beautiful waterfall on a calm place outside of Chinchero. It is perfect for a day hike from Cusco or other towns in the Sacred Valley (Pisac, Urubamba or Ollantaytambo). At the beginning of the hike you will pass by the Inca ruins in Chinchero. For a short hike, you can visit the waterfall and return on the same way.

If you want to extend the hike and see more nature, it is possible to continue hiking towards Urquillos. From there you will be blessed with nice views of the Urubamba river and more Inca ruins on the way.

From Urquillos you can easily find colectivos to Cusco or other parts of the...