Cusco & Sacred Valley
Cusco
The ancient Inca capital, alive with colonial charm
- Destinations
- Cusco & Sacred Valley
- Best time to visit
- April – October
- Altitude
- 3,400 m / 11,150 ft
- Suggested stay
- 2–3 days
Cobblestone streets, Inca walls, baroque churches and a thriving food scene. Cusco is the gateway to the Andes and one of South America’s most captivating cities.
Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco layers Spanish colonial architecture over perfectly fitted Inca stonework. Explore Qoricancha, the San Pedro market and the bohemian San Blas quarter.
Cusco
Highlights
- 01
Qoricancha & the Cathedral
Where Inca and colonial worlds meet.
- 02
Sacsayhuamán
Monumental stone walls overlooking the city.
- 03
San Blas
Artisan workshops, cafés and some of Cusco’s best restaurants.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Ideal
- Good
- Rainy season
Right now in Cusco
15°C
Clear sky
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Experiences here
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