Cusco Travel Guide, Peru | Top Things to Do in Cusco - Tour the World TV
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Looking for ideas for things to do in Cusco? In this episode of the Tour the World travel TV series, we join Evergreen Tours for part two of an extraordinary journey around Peru.
We begin by exploring historic Cusco - the oldest city in South America, including a visit to the Museo El Pisco to celebrate Peru's national drink.
We go shopping in the markets of the Sacred Valley, try some of the local specialties and visit gorgeous Lake Titicaca on the border with Bolivia to see the fascinating floating islands of Uros.
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How is Bus Travel in Peru? A Journey to the Andes Mountains
Taking the bus first class from Lima, Peru to Arequipa in the Andes Mountains.
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PERU HOP - BUS FROM LIMA TO CUSCO (What to do in Peru) | Travel Vlog
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QUICK READ: This vlog is about my PeruHop (get quick to Cusco) trip. In this trip I went to: Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Nazca and Cusco.
Hey guys! Here is a detailed day by day vlog of my trip with PeruHop. I stayed in Peru for one week. To save you time, I'll give you 5 tips to have before traveling to Peru:
1. Stay in Peru for more than a week (I suggest 2 weeks at least). I had intentions on going to Machu Picchu, but I was unable to make it due to the short amount of time. THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO AND EVERY CITY IS UNIQUE.
2. There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu from Lima. Bus or Plane. I HIGHLY recommend taking the bus over the plane. Cusco is 3,399 m above sea level and it said that it affect about 1/2 people that travel there. Taking the bus will give your body time to adjust to the high altitudes.
3. If you decide to take a flight to Machu Picchu most people land in Lima, Peru - fly to Cusco - take a train or hike to Machu Picchu.
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First Class Bus Trip in Peru: Arequipa to Cusco (near Machu Picchu)
Taking the bus first class from Arequipa in southern Peru to Cusco, in the Andes mountains near Machu Picchu.
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First Class Bus Trip in Peru: Arequipa to Cusco (near Machu Picchu)
Cusco Bus Tour of City, Peru
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Cusco Peru City Sightseeing Tour
Take in the best of Cusco, Peru on a city sightseeing tour.
Discover the magic of Cusco with this fabulous sightseeing tour that takes you to all the most important sites of this beautiful Peruvian city. Beginning at San Cristobal square, you’ll admire panoramic views of Cusco before heading to the most popular local food market, the Mercado Central de San Pedro. Then you’ll make your way to Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, to learn more about Inca culture. Finally, wander through the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas and admire one of Cusco’s top monuments, the beautiful cathedral.
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Route of the Sun Bus Tour from Cusco to Puno Peru with InkaExpress with kids.
Taking the 9-hour bus tour from Cusco to Puno Peru with InkaExpress with kids. We visit Andahualillas, Che Chupa, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukara on our way to Lake Titicaca.
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We woke up very early in Puno to hop on a Cruz del Sur bus heading to Cusco!
It is a touristic service so we stopped a few times in small towns and archaeological sites, and the bus trip took the whole day.
The first stop was on Pukará (or Pucará), a little but ancient pueblo, with a 2,400 years-history.
A couple of hours later we stopped by the border between the departments of Puno and Cusco, at 4,338 meters above sea level.
On the next video we pass by the Inca ruins of Rachi and the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, before arriving in Cusco!
Puno is in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca. It is the capital city of the Puno Region and the Puno Province with a population of approximately 100,000. The city was established in 1668 by viceroy Pedro Antonio Fernández de Castro as capital of the province of Paucarcolla with the name San Juan Bautista de Puno. Puno has several churches dating back from the colonial period; they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the natives. Lake Titicaca (Spanish: Lago Titicaca) is a lake in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia. By volume of water, it is the largest lake in South America. It is often called the highest navigable lake in the world, with a surface elevation of 3,812 m (12,507 ft).
Cusco (often spelled Cuzco) is in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cuzco Province. In 2007, the city had a population of 358,935. Located on the eastern end of the Knot of Cuzco, its elevation is around 3,400 m (11,200 ft). Cusco was the site of the historic capital of the Inca Empire and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. It is a major tourist destination and receives almost 2 million visitors a year. It is designated as the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru.
When we first arrived in Peru, we spent a couple of weeks studying Spanish in Lima (please watch the vlog Living in Lima) then we headed to the North of Peru and visited Trujillo, Chiclayo and some archaeological sites, such as tombs, pyramids and ancient cities. On the South of Peru, our first stop was in Arequipa, and then we headed to Chivay and its thermal pools (La Calera hot springs) and the Colca Canyon, to do a canyon tour. Now, we go to the country side: Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Pichu and so on...
On the next video we continue our journey to Cusco, but not before visiting the Inca ruins of Rachi and the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, the Sistine Chapel of the Americas!
Brasileiro no Peru --
Após passar algumas semanas apenas em Lima estudando espanhol e conhecendo o que a capital peruana tem a oferecer, nós partimos para explorar o país. Começando pela região Norte, fomos até Trujillo, Chiclayo, Huanchaco, Huacas del Sol e de la Luna, Chan Chan e o sítio arqueológico da Tumba do Lorde Sipán. Depois, descemos pelo Sul do Perú, em lugares como Arequipa, Chivay, Cânion de Colca, Puno e Lago Titicaca, e terminamos nossa jornada no interior, em Cusco, no Vale Sagrado e em Machu Pichu.
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Peru - 15 Days Roadtrip - Lima to Cuzco
Highlights of Peru. 15 days Roadtrip in July 2014. We travelled by public bus from Lima to Nazca, Arequipa, Cabanaconde, Cruz del Condor, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros Folk, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes.
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco, Peru
On a day trip from Cusco, Peru, you can visit a wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.
Take an unforgettable day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu—one of the seven wonders of the world. Start your journey with a 2-hour train ride, surrounded by stunning mountain views. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes, take a bus up to Machu Picchu. There, visit the world-famous Incan ruins and learn all about the site’s history from your knowledgeable guide. This is a perfect tour for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers!
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15 Things to do in Cusco Travel Guide
Many travelers to Cusco use the city as a launching pad to hike the Inca trail, visit Machu Picchu and/or explore the Sacred Valley. With so many travel options just outside of the city it is easy to forget that Cuzco has a lot to offer in and of itself. The following Cusco travel guide is our attempt to showcase what the city has to offer in terms of attractions, things to do, shopping, dining, museums and nightlife. In our opinion, you'll want to budget several days to take it all in and acclimatize to the higher altitude if you're thinking of going on hiking excursions afterwards.
Our visit Cusco travel guide covers some of the top attractions including the best in arts, entertainment, museums, nightlife and restaurants. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities that you won't find in your typical tourism brochure or Cusco city guide.
1) Cusco Cathedral (Viracocha) - Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin (Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus)
2) Inca Wall
3) Traditional Peruvian Folk Dance at Centro Qosqo
4) Barrio de San Blas Neighborhood
5) Artisan Market on Ave del Sol
6) Cusco Food (Alpaca meat skewers - alpaca a la parrilla
7) Pisco Museum (Museo del Pisco)
8) Plaza de Armas (Square of the warrior)
9) Inca Museum (Museo Inka)
10) Chocolate Museum (ChocoMuseo)
11) Temple of the Sun (Qurikancha)
12) Templo de la Compañía de Jesús (Jesuit Church)
13) Cuy - eating Guinea pig for dinner
14) El Templo de la Merced del Cusco
15) Nightlife in Cusco - drinking a pisco sour
Alternate Cuzco/Cusco spelling: (Quechua: Qusqu or Qosqo)
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If you're planning to walk the Inca Trail or visit Machu Picchu, you'll likely end up spending at least a few days in Cuzco. With it's lively square, quirky museums, artisans markets and traditional performances, this is exactly the type of destination you'll want to linger in...plus let's not forget, it's also a good place to adjust to the altitude! The following video will showcase 15 things to do in Cuzco:
Cuzco Cathedral is a place you shouldn't miss. The cathedral sits on the site of Viracocha Inca’s palace, and it was also built using blocks from the nearby Inca site of Sacsaywamán. Inside you'll find impressive works of art done in the cuzqueña style.
In the evenings, you can go watch a traditional dance performance at Centro Qosqo.
San Blas
San Blas is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cuzco and it is a great area to explore on foot. The neighbourhood is known for its bright blue doors and window shutters, and it has a nice little square with a church and a water fountain. The neighbourhood has some really cool lookout points with great panoramic views of Cuzco, so you'll want to bring your camera.
Plaza de Armas is the beating heart of Cuzco. The square is flanked by a Jesuit church and cathedral, and there are also plenty of bars, restaurants, and tour agencies around the perimeter. During the day you'll find locals and tourists hanging out in the square, and if you get lucky, you might just encounter a performance followed by a demonstration like we did.
The Inca Museum is one of the main museums in town and it has rooms dedicated to different periods of Inca and Spanish history. You can also see women weaving rugs and tapestries by hand in the central courtyard.
Qurikancha was an Inca temple built to the Sun God, Inti, and it is believed that the walls of this temple were once covered in sheets of gold. If the temple looks like it has various layers of construction, that's because when the Spaniards arrived, they demolished the original temple and used the foundations to build the Church of Santo Domingo on the site.
The Church of the Society of Jesus is a historic Jesuit church. It's worth a quick visit if you're in the area.
Templo de la Merced is another church located one block from Plaza de Armas, and it contains the tomb of two famous conquistadors.
And that's a wrap for Cuzco! We hope you enjoyed this video and that it showed you a few of the places you can visit while you're in the city. We recommend spending at least 3 days here, or perhaps a few more if you also want to tour the Sacred Valley. As always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Cuzco, feel free to share those in the comments below.
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Viagem à cidade de Cusco (PERU), realizada em julho de 2014.
Peru Vlog - Inca Trail, Cusco, Paracas, Lima, Machu Picchu
My trip to Peru was primarily to hike the Inca Trail and see Machu Picchu, something I've wanted to do for a long time. After booking the flights and the tour, I realised I had lots of free time to do other things, so booked a bus down to Paracas, to see the desert.
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SUNDAY PISAC MARKET | Sacred Valley of the Incas | Cusco Day Trip to Pisac Peru
Part 1 of our day trip to Pisac, Peru.
Today, we boarded a colectivo (shared bus) to do one of the most popular Cusco Day Trips, a day visit to Pisac Market. This Cusco to Pisac ride costs only 5 Peruvian Soles, or less than 1.50 USD!
The Market in Pisac is considered to be one of the must visits in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It's the the biggest market in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Due to its popularity, this market in Pisac happens three times a week (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). But the Sunday Pisac Market is still the best day to experience this colorful place.
At 11 am, they have a Catholic mass at the Iglesia de San Pedro Apostol, the main church in Pisac. The mass is in the Quechua language, and locals show up in colorful traditional Andean clothing.
We also visited the Horno Colonial San Francisco, one of the communal ovens in town. It is a clay oven, mainly to cook cui (guinea pig) or empanadas. A very interesting scene to check out in Pisaq!
This is part 1 of our Pisac Day Trip, which only includes the Pisac Market on Sunday. Part 2 is coming up next, which will take you on a two-hour hike to the Pisac Ruins.
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