Cuzco

Cuzco, cultural place of Peru

Cuzco, the city in Peru

The terrain in Cusco is steep, combining fertile inter-Andean valleys with impressive mountains that descend to the rim of the jungle where the temperature rises and the landscape is transformed through a variety of vegetation. The city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, was placed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983, and is without a doubt one of the most important destinations in Peru.

Tours to Cuzco

The main attractions of Cuzco are the Plaza de Armas, built by the Spaniards on the site of the ancient cult center of Huacaypata, the ruins of the granite Supreme Inca Palace, the Inca-Pachacuti statues, the La Compañía Cathedral, the El Triunfo Church, the Santo Domingo Church, and the ruins of the Inca site of Coricancha. Other notable attractions include the Palace of Justice, the Archaeological Institute Museum, the Vice-Royalty Museum, and the Museum of Religious Art.

Choose a tour to Cuzco

Start off your adventure in the archaeological hub city of Cusco/Cuzco while you acclimate to the altitude and prepare yourself for the heights of Machu Picchu above. This ancient, continuously occupied city will fascinate with its historical buildings such as the must-see architecture of the Plaza de Armas, uniquely situated with the surrounding mountains as its backdrop. The plaza morphed from being the center of activity for the Incas as well as the Spanish conquistadors, to being a hot-spot for tourists looking for souvenirs, restaurants and nightlife. Keep an eye out for taking the iconic photo with a Peruvian alpaca, adorned in colorful accessories, being walked around by local ladies who will take the photo for you for a tip. Another must-see landmark in Cusco is the grand and impressive Cusco Cathedral, built in the 1500s on top of an ancient Inca palace, exhibiting a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance styles.

Cuzco, a vibrant city in Peru!

Cultural vacation in Cuzco

Start off your adventure in the archaeological hub city of Cusco/Cuzco while you acclimate to the altitude and prepare yourself for the heights of Machu Picchu above. This ancient, continuously occupied city will fascinate with its historical buildings such as the must-see architecture of the Plaza de Armas, uniquely situated with the surrounding mountains as its backdrop. The plaza morphed from being the center of activity for the Incas as well as the Spanish conquistadors, to being a hot-spot for tourists looking for souvenirs, restaurants and nightlife. Keep an eye out for taking the iconic photo with a Peruvian alpaca, adorned in colorful accessories, being walked around by local ladies who will take the photo for you for a tip. Another must-see landmark in Cusco is the grand and impressive Cusco Cathedral, built in the 1500s on top of an ancient Inca palace, exhibiting a unique combination of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance styles.

Cuzco, a vibrant city in Peru!