You cannot help be taken by the charm of this Spanish Colonial city built upon Inca foundations. Cusco means "Center of the World" (literally navel of the world) in Quechua, the language of the Incas, and the mixture of Spanish and indigenous culture and architecture, along with the influence of international travelers, makes this name appropriate to this day.
The cities colorful local markets, amazing landscapes and traditional music and dance are among some of the highlights of any visit. And of course, you can't miss the many impressive Incan ruins - most notably Sacsayhuaman and Machu Picchu.
Cuzco offers plenty of things to do in the evenings too, with bars, restaurants and clubs to explore. In fact, Cusco is renowned for its nightlife.
You should book early to travel during important festivals like Corpus Christi (June 19), Inti Raymi (June 22) and Christmas and New Year.
City Tour
The tour starts at the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco, that contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School, several altars and many more interesting features. After that we'll visit Koricancha - the Temple of the Sun, the main religious center of the Incas. According to the chroniclers, the walls of this temple were completely covered with gold.
From here we'll go by bus to visit the four main ruins around Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán (famous for its enormous carved rocks), Q´enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Price: US$15 per person.
Departures: 1:30pm - 6:00, Monday through Saturday.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Pick-up from your hotel
- Transport (private bus)
- Professional English-speaking guide.
Price Excludes:
- Entrance fees.
Note: The ticket does not include the Koricancha-Santo Domingo complex - separate entrance fee of 4 Soles (about US$1).
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Peru
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