Historic centerPlaza de Armas
The heart of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral and the Church of La Compañía. The meeting and starting point of every tour.
The former capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, a city where Inca walls hold up colonial churches and every street tells centuries of history. We'll tell you what to see, when to go, how to get there and the best tours to discover it.
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Cusco Cathedral
Seven Little Lambs StreetCusco was the capital of the Inca Empire, the political, religious and administrative center of the Tahuantinsuyo. After the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, the city became a fascinating crossroads of cultures: today you can see Inca temples serving as the foundation for baroque churches, an architectural phenomenon unique in the world.
Located 3,399 meters above sea level in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco is much more than a stopover on the way to Machu Picchu. Its historic center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, with gems such as the Plaza de Armas, the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the bohemian San Blas neighborhood, full of artisan workshops.
From Cusco you can reach the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the citadel of Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Andean communities that keep their traditions alive. It is, without doubt, the most complete destination in Peru to immerse yourself in the living history of the Andes.
Historic centerThe heart of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral and the Church of La Compañía. The meeting and starting point of every tour.
Inca templeThe Temple of the Sun, the most important sanctuary of the empire. Its perfect stone walls hold up the convent of Santo Domingo.
FortressAn imposing Inca fortress of cyclopean stones, some weighing more than 100 tons, assembled with millimetric precision.
Artistic quarterCusco's bohemian quarter, with cobbled, steep streets full of artisan workshops, cafés and viewpoints.
Inca streetHome to the famous Twelve-Angled Stone, a perfect example of Inca engineering in the fitting of walls.
MarketThe most authentic traditional market in Cusco, with exotic fruits, juices, textiles and local food at neighborhood prices.
The dry season (April to October) is the best time to visit Cusco: sunny days, clear skies and ideal conditions for hikes and excursions to the Sacred Valley or Machu Picchu.
Cusco has the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, connected to the main cities in the country.
Our local team in Cusco builds the perfect trip for you, combining the city, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu according to your days and budget.
