Cusco Travel Guide | The Ancient Inca Capital of Peru
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CUSCO, PERU - I loved visiting Cusco, Peru. It’s a city of amazing history and culture, and high elevation. The air is so fresh, the markets are vibrant, there’s delicious food, and it’s just beautiful. This is a quick hotel tour where we stayed and a walking tour of the main plaza of Cusco. #Cusco #Peru #travelguide
Plaza De Armas - This is the center square and landmark of Cusco, an amazing area to walk around and just to enjoy life. The two major churches are the Church of the Society of Jesus and the Cathedral of Cusco.
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Machu Picchu Travel, Cusco, Peru, The Lost City of the Incas(Quechua: Machu Pikchu, Old Peak) is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,430 meters (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 70 km (44 mi) northwest of Cusco. Often referred to as The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu is probably the most familiar symbol of the Inca Empire. It was built around the year 1450, but abandoned a hundred years later, at the time of the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. Forgotten for centuries, the site was brought to worldwide attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian. Since then, Machu Picchu has become an important tourist attraction. It was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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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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Pisac Market near Cusco in Peru
Don't miss shopping at the Pisac Market near Cusco, Peru.
Shopping at the world-renowned Pisac market is a must-do when visiting Cusco. There are hundreds of vendors offering many types of colorful handmade products—from ponchos to ceramics to finger puppets. The main market is held on Sundays, but there are also smaller markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Plan your visit to Cusco, Peru, with this selection of the top things to do.
Discover Cusco, Peru—one of the most beautiful cities in South America. As the former capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is full of history, culture, bustling markets, and amazing food. In and around Cusco, you’ll find many Incan Ruins such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Pucapucara, Ollantaytambo—and the most famous one of all: Machu Picchu, a can’t-miss destination located just a few of hours away.
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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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Quadcopter View Of Ancient Sites Near Cusco Peru
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The Giant Builders Of Ancient Cusco Peru
Contrary to common belief, the massive megalithic work known as Sachsayhuaman above Cusco Peru was not the achievement of the Inca, but a much older and more high tech race. The Inca of course did construct aspects at Sachsayhuaman. Watch this video and see the evidence for yourself.
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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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SOLO TRAVEL in CUSCO, PERU (Shopping for Machu Picchu)
So I went on solo travel to Cusco, Peru which is the city that you go first before you travel to Machu Picchu. Had to buy a poncho in Feria Artesenal which is a must to have when you want a nice photo at the Machu Picchu.
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Cusco (also spelled Cuzco) is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley) of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cusco Province. The city has a population of 348,935 which is triple the figure of 20 years ago. Located on the eastern end of the Knot of Cusco, its altitude is around 11,000 feet. Cusco is 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 a million visitors a year. It is designated as the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru.
The video begins at my hotel, the Libertador, and then continues directly across the street at the Coricancha (' Temple of the Sun') which was the most important temple in the Inca Empire. We then visit Sacsayhuamán, an Inca walled complex. These ruins are at an altitude of 12,142 feet. While at the ruins we are able to view several llama grazing in the area. We then descend back into the city and visit the Cathedral of Cusco on the Plaza de Armas.
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Megalithic Cusco Peru: A City Far Older Than The Inca
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Peru Local Market STREET FOOD Tour of San Pedro Market in Cusco
My last food day in peru and I went to visit the popular San Pedro market in the heart of the ancient imperial city of Cusco.
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Eating and Drinking in Cusco Peru I Peru Travel Vlog
On today's travel vlog, we find the best places to eat in Cusco; and the best places to drink pisco sour.
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We made the trip from Puno to Cusco, Peru in this episode of the vlog. The drive took way longer than it should have, to be honest. It was actually the strangest thing ever. I've never had a driver in Peru go so slow. There was no traffic, but we just cruised along so slowly. In fact, we were about 2 hours late getting to Cusco.
When we finally arrived, we basically headed right out to eat. Jeff took the group to what's famously known as the best place to eat in Cusco. The restaurant is called Cafe Morena, and it is on point. It was definitely the best food I've had in town. So, I can see why so many people claim it to be the best place to eat in Cusco. And, it's not like the food scene in Cusco is something shabby. It is on point. The city is definitely turning into a foodie hub.
After dinner at Cafe Morena, we headed out in the search of the best pisco sour in Cusco. Again, Jeff led us in the right direction. We eventually ended up at a pisco sour bar which had all sorts of crazy versions of the Peruvian national drink.
Chris, who had spaghetti at the best restaurant in Cusco, tried to redeem himself in the exotic category by getting a spicy aji pisco sour. I wasn't much smarter. I got a rocoto and maracuya pisco sour which was just as spicy. I probably should have gone with a classic version of the Peruvian national drink.
At the end of the day, we managed to figure out where to eat in Cusco, and where to have the best pisco sour. So, even though we were late to town, it was a pretty good day.
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A Walking Tour of CUSCO, PERU: Ancient City in the Andes
Exploring beautiful and friendly Cusco, Peru in the Andes Mountains near Machu Picchu.
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Peru Travel: How Expensive is CUSCO? (near Machu Picchu)
In this video I explore the amazing city of Cusco, Peru near Machu Picchu, and show how much things cost.
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Peru Travel: How Expensive is CUSCO? (near Machu Picchu)
The Coolest Cafe in Cusco, Peru (Laggart Cafe)
A super artsy, colorful cafe with groovy vibes and music in the San Blas area of Cusco, Peru
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The Coolest Cafe in Cusco, Peru (Laggart Cafe)