Duration
1 day
Max. Altitude
4300 M.S.N.M
Difficulty
Moderate
Gruop size
Min 2 - Max 8
Overview
The energy of this ñusta or Inca princess is connected to the ancestral feminine power and the nectar of the hummingbird. Here we will participate in a ceremony with our pumadventures Family team. We will connect with the feminine energy of the mountain and they will bring balance to our body so that we too can begin to drink the nectar of life as the hummingbird does.
A day hike to Mama Simona includes a 1:30-minute drive from the city of Cusco, followed by a 2-hour hike to the top. From there, enjoy incredible views of Cusco and its beautiful surroundings. Sunrise and sunset are very special, and Pumadventures can time your hike to coincide with one or both. After arriving, our guide will point out several points of interest, including the multiple Apus that are within sight. Take time to rest, take photos, and enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to your hotel in Cusco. Contact Pumadventures for more details!
City Tour
Mama Simona
Itinerary
DAY 1
DAY 1
This mountain has the shape of a woman and is located in front of the Sacsayhuamán Sanctuary, halfway to the Ccorca district. Apu, according to the Quechua language dictionary, is the spirit of the mountains or snow. In the case of Cusco, the gods or guardians of the city are Apu Salkantay, Apu Pachatusan, Apu Ausangate, Apu Wanakauri, Apu Senqa and Apu Mama Simona. Almost all the apus represent the male part, but it represents the female part: the Apu Mama Simona, which is located northwest of Cusco in an area that is in front of the Saqsayhuaman Sanctuary, located on the edge of the ravine between the Killke and Piqchu area.
That is, the Apu Mama Simona is located in the Ccorca district.
Where does the name Mama Simona come from to a hill and tutelary spirit in Cusco?
According to Dr. Ángel Avendaño Farfán, writer and renowned researcher in social sciences, there are two popular versions that may have some truth. One, that Simona was the name of a hacienda in this jurisdiction whose owner was called that; and the other, that Simona was the name of a sorceress who set up her farm in these lands. Regarding the name of Mama Simona, this Cusco scholar offers an interesting interpretation, which establishes that since all apus are male, the need to have a complementary female element to create life, generating an identity, is generated in the collective imagination.
Mama Simona has a very special characteristic to the other apus, since the male hills have peaks and bushes, rough and rustic, while Mama Simona has soft lines similar to the bust of a woman.
Hike To Apu Mama Simona
The route to Mama Simona Mountain includes approximately two kilometers of walking along a trail that leads to the top of this mountain. It is walked from the community of Quiswarchanka in the Ccorca district. The summit of the Mama Simona apu is 4,300 m high, has soft lines and resembles the bust of a woman. The path to reach the top is calm, along the way we connect with nature, with the wind, with the sun, with the animals. From the top you can see the Vilcabamba Mountain Range and the Urubamba Mountain Range. We do a meditation at the top and an offering to Pachamama.
- Departure: 8:00 hrs.
- Degree of Difficulty: Medium high
- Altitude: 4,300 meters above sea level (14,207 feet)
- Walking time: 3 hours
Inclusions
Included
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees.
- Breakfast.
- First aid kit.
- Private transport.
- Lunch.
- Rehydrating drinks.
not Included
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Tips.
- Tips and restrictions.
- Bring your sunscreen, hat, and plenty of water for this day tour!.
- Tickets cannot be modified, changed or refunded once confirmed.
