Cusco

🌄 Discover Cusco, the Heart of the Inca Empire 

Cusco, known as the Archaeological Capital of America, was once the majestic heart of the powerful Inca Empire — and today, it's the gateway to unforgettable Peru tours.

Immerse yourself in centuries of living history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking Andean architecture. One of the highlights? The legendary Machu Picchu, a world wonder and must-see on all Machu Picchu tours.

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Top tourist attractions

  • Plaza de Armas of Cusco: Cusco’s main square, known in the Inca era as Huacaypata or The “square of the warrior”.
  • Barrio de San Blas: This picturesque neighborhood, characterized by steep and narrow streets, houses numerous traditional artisans.
  • Hatun Rumiyoc (Twelve-angled stone). The wall stands out for its polygonal architecture, which front covers almost the whole Hatun Rumiyoc street. 
  • Qoricancha: Anciently known as "The Golden Enclosure", a sacred place where tribute to the Inca God was offered.
  • Cusco Cathedral: One of the most beautiful and important monuments in America. 
  • Church of the Society of Jesus: The original church was built in 1571 (or 1576) over the land of the ancient Amarucancha palace.
  • Church and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced: It is characterized for having the doorway at the center of the towers. The inside is divided into three wide naves with baroque altarpieces.
  • Church and Convent of Santo Domingo: The amazing thing about this building is the perfect adaptation to the original Inca temple achieved by its builders. 
  • Church and Convent of Santa Catalina: It has two identical Renaissance doorways and a belfry. 
  • Church and Convent of San Francisco: The exterior of this church is dominated by a robust tower and two proto-baroque doorways over the bare stone walls.| 
  • San Blas Temple: It's the oldest parish in Cusco that contains a spectacular pulpit carved in cedar wood. 
  • Almirante Palace: A real masterpiece of Cusco urban architecture. 
  • House of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. It contains pre-Hispanic and colonial elements, such as Cusco School’s paintings.
  • Casa de las Sierpientes (House of Snakes): Its name comes from the stone snakes carved on the house's facade. 
  • Sacsayhuaman: It is a spectacular fortress built with huge sculpted rocks, joined with extreme precision. 
  • Kenko: This adoratory is located on what is nowadays known as Cerro Socorro
  • Tambomachay or Baños del Inca: It was the Inca's favorite spa resort, but also one of the foundations of the Cusco Valley's defense system.
  • Puca Pucara fortress: Its name in Quechua means "red fortress", due to the color of its rocks under the twilight light.
  • Pikillaqta and Lucre Lagoon: It was one of the most stunning regional centres in Wari culture. 
  • Paucartambo: Typical village with narrow cobblestone streets, small squares and manor houses with balconies.
  • Chincheros: Village whose name means “brave man” and which receives the custody of the snow-capped Chicón mountain.
  • Yucay: A charming town dotted with highly fertile lands which name, in English, means "trick" or "spell". 
  • Ollantaytambo: It was a strategic military, religious and agricultural centre.
  • Pisaq: It is an important archaeological center that combines mystical Inca ruins and the natural treasure of the Urubamba Valley.
  • Aguas Calientes: It has the privilege to offer visitors one of the wonders of the world: the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
  • Kapchi: Stew or soup made with beans or mushrooms with potatoes, milk, eggs and cheese.
  • Chicharrón with mote: Pork fried in its own fat, served with shelled Mote corn.
  • Tamal and Humita: They are made with fresh corn dough and cooked wrapped in corn husks. It can be can be sweet or salty.
  • Saralawa: Soup made with fresh corn, beans, dried yellow aji pepper and huacatay.
  • Chuño cola: Meat soup with rice, chickpeas and chuño (potato starch).
  • Adobo: Pork meat marinated with chicha and spices, cooked in a pot.
  • Olluco con carne: Stew of ollucos and cecina (jerky) or llama meat.
  • January 20: Chiaraje, a competition between men from different sides, to determine who is the strongest and bravest. 
  • Cusco Carnival: The villages of Cusco dance, and drink. In Coya there is a carnival-like Festival.
  • Holly Week in Cusco: Deeply spiritual and meditative festivities. 
  • Second fortnight of May: Cross adoration and vigil.
  • Last week of May and first days of June: International Beer Festival.
  • June 1: Corpus Christi.
  • June 18 and 19: Quyllur Rit’i and Quspicanchis festivities.
  • June 24: Inti Raymi. Sun Festival celebrated from ancient times in gratitude for the good harvest.
  • July 15:  Virgen del Carmen festivities in Paucartambo. 
  • November 1: Feast of All Saints 
  • December 24: Santuranticuy. Popular fair where artisans come from many different places to show their work.