Llamas grazing amongst the ruins of Machu Picchu.Photo by Bandit, USA
Llama with Machu Picchu in the backgroundPhoto by Bandit, USA
The large flat "steps" were used for agricultural ...Photo by Bandit, USA
Thatch house at Machu Picchu used to store goods a...Photo by Bandit, USA
We were so high the clouds got in the way of th...Photo by Rodrigo E
A river flowing through the mountains.Photo by Rodrigo E
Comfortable in our tent!Photo by Rodrigo E
Guide explaining some things on Machu Picchu.Photo by Rodrigo E
The town of Aguas CalientesPhoto by Bandit, USA
Ruin at OllantaytamboPhoto by Bandit, USA
Me with mountains in the background.Photo by Rodrigo E
Picture of a chinchilla who lives at Machu Picchu....Photo by Bandit, USA
The beginning of the Inka trail with the group....Photo by Rodrigo E
One of the many wooden bridges on the way. Photo by Rodrigo E
getting up close and personal with the Peruvian...Photo by Thomas S
View of the main square in Cusco.Photo by Bandit, USA
View down a street in Ollantaytambo. Local woman w...Photo by Bandit, USA
Seen from a distance Photo by Rodrigo E
On the first day (easy day) Photo by Rodrigo E
There are many cafes and bars which surround the m...Photo by Bandit, USA
Cusco
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Once the capital city of the great Incan empire, Cusco is now better known for its archaeological wonders. If you're headed to Cusco you're likely on your way to see Machu Picchu along the Inca trail.
Once you've experienced the tremendous wonder, explore the Plaza de Armas or shop for traditional crafts at the market. As South America's premiere destination, Cusco is sure to live up to the hype.
Machu Picchu 100 Year Anniversary
At 11,200 feet above sea level, Cusco is the heart of Tahuantinsuyo, Perus's pre-Colombian Empire. Cusco today is the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America, a fascinating and colorful ... Continue Reading »
Cusco Suggested Itineraries
Cusco is the central hub of the Sacred Valley, a magnet for lovers of Inca handicrafts and ruins, colonial charm and churches. There is plenty to see in and around town as well as further afield. So ... Continue Reading »
Cusco Markets
Cusco is Peru’s shopping hotspot for handicrafts, textiles, ceramics, art and jewelry, and the best place to shop for this booty is in the markets. There are several open-air and undercover shopping ... Continue Reading »
Artifacts from Machu Picchu To Be Displayed at New Cusco Museum
For decades, the government of Peru has asked museums and universities around the world to return ancient artifacts recovered during the chaotic early years of archaeological discovery. Most experts ... Continue Reading »
Skateboarding along the Spine of South America, from Peru to Chile
The barren altitudes of the Andes and shifting dunes of South America’s Pacific deserts are known well as a place to test oneself. From the Inca engineers responsible for South America’s first real ... Continue Reading »
Speaking of Ancient Ruins
I am a sucker for ancient ruins. For example, the last time I went to Cancun, I said no thanks to the trip to Xel-Ha in favor of visiting the nearby Mayan ruins. Just thinking about the ingenuity and ... Continue Reading »
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