Hiking in the crater of Maragua

The Crater of Maragua is a geological abberation and the experts are still not sure if it´s a real crater. The average hike starts usually on the mountain rim of the fryers mountain range near the Chapel of Chataquila. From there you can hike down the Inca trail (2 hrs) to Chaunaca and from there you hike into the crater of Maragua (3.5 hrs) where you can sleep in the small hostel. if you are there before sun set you can enjoy the beautiful changing colors of the rim of the crater. The next day you can hike to the village of Potolo (5hrs) and visit the dino tracks of Niñumayu on the way. Potolo is a village of the Jal´que culture and known for it´s textiles. It is advisable to go with a guide, especially when you don´t speak Spanish. three or more day trips are also possible. The best thing is to book a tour in Sucre. It is possible to use public transportation, but it is not to reliable.