Travel Guide of Cuzco in Peru by Influencers and Travelers
Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province.
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1 - Cusco
Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, on the eastern end of the Knot of Cuzco near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province. The city is the seventh most populous in Peru, and in 2017 it had a population of 428,450. Its elevation is around 3,400 m.
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2 - SALKANTAY TRAIL PERU
Huayna Picchu, Quechua: Wayna Pikchu, is a mountain in Peru which the Urubamba River bends. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District. It rises over Machu Picchu, the so-called lost city of the Incas.
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3 - Hiking | Cusco
Enjoy a thrilling 4-day adventure from Cusco to Machu Picchu with trekking, biking, and river rafting. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes and uncover hidden gems en route to Machu Picchu.
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4 - Cusco Cathedral
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco. The cathedral is located on the Plaza de Armas. The entire building was built between 1560-1654,
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5 - Inca
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6 - Trekking | Cusco
Hike Rainbow Mountain and see the colorful landscapes surrounding Ausangate Mountain on this guided day tour. Experience the mountain's incredible hues and take photos to last a lifetime.
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7 - Cathedral of Cusco
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8 - Iglesia La Compañía de Jesús
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9 - Sightseeing | Cusco
Joins our fantastic free walking tour in Cusco led by local guides who are always keen to show the best of Cusco. (Please read the Full description below).
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10 - Chinchero District
18 km away
Chinchero District is one of seven districts of the Urubamba Province in Peru. It is the location for the proposed Chinchero International Airport, which would serve travelers to the Cusco Region.
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11 - Sacred Valley
24 km away
The Sacred Valley of the Incas, or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, 20 kilometres at its closest north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. In colonial documents it was referred to as the "Valley of Yucay."
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12 - Morning | Cusco Cathedral
Cusco is more than just a stop on the way to Machu Picchu. This ancient city was once the center of the Inca Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore one of the city's most spectacular cultural attractions with a ticket to the Cusco Cathedral. See treasures, relics, and paintings depicting the colonial history upon which the cathedral was forged. No photos are allowed inside, so you have to experience it with presence – you'll be happy for it, trust us!
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13 - Almirante Miguel Grau
24 km away
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14 - Urubamba
28 km away
Urubamba is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Chicón. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
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15 - Mountainbiking | Cusco
The Excursion to the Humantay Lagoon with Extreme Swing is a new alternative to go on an excursion to the mesmerizing waters of Humantay and enjoy the extreme adventure in Cusco.
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16 - Maras
30 km away
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru. The town is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times.
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17 - Salt Pans
33 km away
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18 - Moray
34 km away
Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just west of the village of Maras.
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19 - Ollantaytambo
44 km away
Ollantaytambo is a town and an Inca archaeological site in southern Peru some 72 km by road northwest of the city of Cusco. It is located at an altitude of 2,792 m above sea level in the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, Cusco region.
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