Things to Do in Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Cusco, a UNSECO World Heritage Site, is situated at 11,152 feet high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere.
The bustling, mountain city of 500,000, features remarkable Inca stonework dating back to the 13th聽century as well as beautiful colonial architecture from the Spanish conquest in the 16th聽century.
Being the gateway to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, Cusco attracts millions of tourists a year. It鈥檚 history and culture, gastronomic delights, and tremendous natural landscape afford tourists many things to do in Cusco.
Plan at least three days to acclimate to the high altitude and explore the city and Sacred Valley. Add more time for visiting Machu Picchu and hiking through the spectacular terrain.
Cusco is a hilly city in high elevation. Consequently, walking from one neighborhood to another can be taxing for some individuals. I recommend staying in the area that is most conducive to the places you want to visit.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The bustling, mountain city of 500,000, features remarkable Inca stonework dating back to the 13th聽century as well as beautiful colonial architecture from the Spanish conquest in the 16th聽century.
Being the gateway to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, Cusco attracts millions of tourists a year. It鈥檚 history and culture, gastronomic delights, and tremendous natural landscape afford tourists many things to do in Cusco.
Plan at least three days to acclimate to the high altitude and explore the city and Sacred Valley. Add more time for visiting Machu Picchu and hiking through the spectacular terrain.
Cusco is a hilly city in high elevation. Consequently, walking from one neighborhood to another can be taxing for some individuals. I recommend staying in the area that is most conducive to the places you want to visit.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Cusco
Guide Location: Peru » Cusco
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Peru » Cusco
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
- Abittare Hotel
- 颁丑耻濒濒鈥檚
- Qura
- Kushka
- Llama Caf茅
- The Twelve-Angled Stone
- provides a panoramic view of Cusco
- the Sapantiana Aqueduct
- large statue of Jesus Christ
- an Inca archaeological site
- This viewpoint
- a vibrant square
- The Cusco Cathedral
- The Church of the Company of Jesus
- Cusco鈥檚 Mercado Central de San Pedro
- the temple where Incas worshipped Inti
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