Cusco
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco is the bustling ancient Inca capital city home to about 300,000 people located even higher in the Andes than Machu Picchu (11,500ft.). Cusco is the base for most trips to Machu Picchu.
What Will I See?
- Beautiful cathedrals and churches
- Ancient Inca and Spanish architecture
- Colorful culture
- Museums and galleries
- Plaza de Armas – a lovely square with churches, shops, restaurants and bars
What Can I Do?
- Shopping
- Dine in excellent and diverse restaurants
- Architectural tours
- City tour
- The start of the Inca Trails tours
- Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Visit nearby ruins of ancient civilizations
