Cusco Peru Travel Guide
Cusco Travel Guide Overview Most travelers only find out about Cusco as a starting point for the trip to the famous Machu Picchu. It’s also a great […]
Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Uros Islands
Uros Island is an island made from the totora reed that grows along the shores of Lake Titicaca. The affinity of the local Uru people is evident throughout […]
Urcos, Cusco, Peru
Sacsayhuaman
Located about 30 minutes by walking (uphill) outside of Cusco. This structure features hundreds of massive stones weighing around 300 tons! A ticket is required to visit […]
Sacsayhuamán, Pumacurco, Cusco, Cusco 08002, Peru
12 Angled Stone
You can walk up the old Incan Road to reach the palace of the Archbishop of Cusco where the 12 angled stone is located. The stone was […]
Hatunrumiyoc 480, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Wander The Streets Of San Blas
San Blas is one of Cusco’s most picturesque neighborhoods, located north of the Plaza de Armas. This pedestrian-only area is perfect for exploring the ancient streets, made […]
Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Plaza De Armas
Plaza de Armas is considered the very hub of Cusco. Due to its location in the very center of the historical town, this is the place you […]
Calle Del Medio 123, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Qurikancha (Santo Domingo)
Today also called the Convent of Santo Domingo, is known to be the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God. […]
Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu is a mountain that rises over Machu Picchu. The Incas built a trail up the side of the Huayna Picchu and built temples and terraces […]
Huayna Picchu, Machupicchu, Cusco 08680, Peru
The Royal Tomb
The Royal Tomb was the place where sacrificial and burial rituals took place. There were more than 100 skeletons excavated from the cave-like tomb. This Mausoleum is […]
Machupicchu, Cusco, Peru
Intihuatana Stone
Intihuatana is a ritual stone in Machu Picchu associated with the astronomic clock and calendar of the Inca. Its name is derived from the local Quechua language […]
Machupicchu, Cusco, Peru
Incan Trail
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is perched above the Sacred Urubamba River […]
Machupicchu, Cusco, 08680, Peru
Rainbow Mountain
The Rainbow Mountain is one of the most magnificent geological features in the world. Stripes of maroon, turquoise, lavender and gold blanket mountains that are over the […]
Calle Suecia 348, Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Sacred Valley
Located under the famous Machu Picchu, the Valley is well worth visiting if you are in the neighborhood. It certainly is more than just a base for […]
Sacred Valley Lodge, Plaza Manco II 107, Yucay, Cusco 08665, Peru