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CUSCO

4 days - 3 nights

Includes:

Airport / hotel / airport transfers in shared service
03 nights accommodation + 03 breakfasts
Tours: City Tour with nearby Ruins / 7 Colors Mountain with lunch / Sacred Valley with lunch
Use of hotel facilities
Hotel taxes

From $210

10 Ago - 30Oct

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Destination information:

Cusco, located in the Peruvian Andes, is a historically and culturally rich city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Known as “The Navel of the World,” Cusco is a magical city that combines a rich cultural heritage with stunning mountain scenery.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city and a perfect starting point for exploring Cusco. Surrounded by colonial buildings and with an impressive cathedral on one side, this plaza is where locals and tourists gather to enjoy the lively atmosphere and architectural beauty.

Cusco is famous for its magnificent Inca ruins. The most famous is the nearby citadel of Machu Picchu, considered one of the New Wonders of the World and an unforgettable experience for visitors. Other nearby ruins include Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, all representative of the incredible architecture and urban planning of the ancient Inca empire.

The San Blas neighborhood is another Cusco landmark, known for its narrow cobblestone streets and local artisans' workshops. Here, visitors can find a wide variety of traditional and contemporary art, such as weaving, ceramics, and paintings.

Cusco's gastronomy is also a delight for the senses. Local restaurants offer a mix of traditional Andean flavors with modern influences. Popular dishes include cuy (guinea pig), chicharrón (fried meat), and rocoto relleno (stuffed rocoto).

The city of Cusco is also home to a large number of colonial churches that combine Incan architecture with Spanish influence. The Church of Santo Domingo, built on the foundations of the Coricancha Temple (the Incan sun temple), is a prominent example of this unique fusion of styles.

In addition to its rich history, Cusco offers a wide range of outdoor activities, such as hiking in the surrounding areas of the city and visits to local communities in the nearby valleys. It is also the starting point for those who wish to undertake the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

In short, Cusco is a magical destination that captivates visitors with its ancient history, colonial charm and natural beauty. It is a must-see for those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture and spirituality of the ancient Incas while enjoying the magnificent beauty of the Peruvian Andes.

Main tourist attractions:

Plaza de Armas in Cusco: Formerly known as Huacaypata or "Plaza del Guerrero".
Barrio de San Blas: A place characterized by its narrow and steep streets, which is home to numerous popular artists.
Hatun Rumiyoc (12-angled stone). The wall stands out for its polygonal architecture, whose front covers almost the entire Hatun Rumiyoc street.
Qoricancha: Formerly known as "The Golden Enclosure", a sacred place where homage was paid to the Inca God.
Cusco Cathedral: One of the most beautiful and significant monuments in America.
Compañía de Jesús: The construction of the original church was started in 1571 (or 1576) on the grounds of the old Amarucancha.
Iglesia y Convento de la Merced: It is characterized by having the doorway in the center of the towers. Its interior is composed of 3 large naves with baroque altarpieces.
Church and Convent of Santo Domingo: The most surprising thing about this building is the perfect adaptation to the original Inca temple that its builders achieved.
Church and Convent of Santa Catalina: It has two identical Renaissance doorways and a bell tower-like belfry.
Church and Convent of San Francisco: The exterior of this church is dominated by a robust tower and two proto-baroque doorways on the bare stone walls.
Temple of San Blas: It is the oldest parish church in Cusco that contains a spectacular pulpit carved in cedar wood.
Palace of the Admiral: A true masterpiece of Cusco civil architecture.
House of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. It contains pre-Hispanic and colonial elements, such as paintings from the Cusco School.
House of the Snakes: Its name is due to the stone snakes carved on its façade.
Sacsayhuaman: It is a spectacular fortress built with enormous carved rocks, joined with absolute precision.
Kenko: This shrine is located on what is now known as Socorro Hill.
Tambomachay or Baños del Inca: It was the Inca's favorite spa, but also one of the pillars of the Cusco Valley's defensive system.
Puca Pucara Site: Its name in Quechua means "red fortress", due to the color that its rocks take on in the twilight light.
Pikillaqta and Laguna de Lucre: It was one of the most impressive regional centers of the Wari culture.
Paucartambo: Typical town with narrow cobbled streets, small squares and large houses with balconies.
Chincheros: A town that is under the custody of the Chicón snow-capped mountain and whose name means "brave man".
Yucay: An attractive town with particularly fertile lands whose name translated into Spanish means "deception" or "bewitchment".
Ollantaytambo: It was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. Pisaq: It is an important archaeological center that combines mystical Inca constructions and the natural wealth of the Urubamba Valley.
Aguas Calientes: It has the honor of offering visitors one of the wonders of the world: the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.