Crag features

One of the premier sport climbing destinations in Peru, Ch'aqo Wayllasqa is a truly unique destination, offering not only superb and varied sport climbing, but also the opportunity to cohabit this incredible valley with the local communities. The climbing here was developed mainly by Diana Gómez and Jorges Sirvas Milla, known as Coco, who live in Pitumarca and rent out climbing and camping equipment as well as offering shoe resoling.

There is excellent climbing on both sides of the valley, including friction-dependent slabs, technical vertical faces, and steep roofs and tufas. Gran Desplome is the most eye-catching sector, but there is a lot of variety and interesting climbing throughout the valley. There is limited easier climbing (4s and 5s) but great climbing from 6b and above. The rock is sharp in places and the friction is excellent due to the lack of polish.

The climbing areas are accessed from the town of Pitumarca, a 2.5-hour drive from Cusco. From Pitumarca, you can drive or take a taxi up the valley to the various sectors, which are accessible from the road. If you are just visiting for the day, please visit the refugio to pay the park entry fee (3 PEN per person).

The refugio also offers a bunkhouse, with a common area and pit toilets, a campsite, and private rooms. As of 2024, the fee to camp or to stay in the bunkhouse is 4 PEN per person per night (note that if you choose to camp, you can also use the bunkhouse for cooking or shelter. The private rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis and cost 20 PEN per person per night. There is also an additional fee of 3 PEN per person per day for entry to the national park. All fees are payable in cash (only) to the locals that run the site.

Note that there is a second climbing area, Kuntur Sayana, also accessible from Pitumarca via car. It has its own refugio and camps