Con su telón de fondo verde, su ubicación a gran altitud, un vertiginoso 11.150 pies (3.400 metros) sobre el nivel del mar, y la rica cultura indígena, Cusco es una de las ciudades más encantadoras de Perú. Quizás mejor conocido como la puerta de entrada a Machu Picchu, Cusco es la capital sagrada de los Incas y el gran final del legendario Camino Inca. Debajo de Machu Picchu, el Valle Sagrado de los Incas cuenta con una gran cantidad de maravillas arqueológicas, pueblos de mercado tradicionales y vistas fascinantes, mientras que las caminatas de Salkantay y Lares son dos de las caminatas de larga distancia más valiosas del país. El propio Cusco también tiene mucho que ofrecer, con sus hermosos edificios coloniales, su bullicioso mercado y sus restaurantes tradicionales y neoandinos.
For trekkers looking to tackle the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, May through September offers the most pleasant conditions, but be prepared for crowds—this is Cusco’s peak season. Those willing to visit during the rainy months (December through March) will be rewarded with crowd-free sights, cheaper accommodation, and a number of traditional fiestas and folklore festivals.
Cusco is known as the longest continuously inhabited city in the Americas and as the former capital of the Inca Empire. The city is a blend of Inca ruins and Spanish colonial architecture, and the entire city is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's also a jumping-off point for Machu Picchu.
...MásAim to spend two or three days in Cusco before exploring more of the Sacred Valley. If you fly in, you’ll need time to adjust to the altitude. You’ll also want to explore attractions including the Cathedral and Coricancha in the historic center and ruins of Sacsayhuaman on the outskirts.
...MásYes. Machu Picchu is near Cusco, but it will take you around five hours to get there. The easiest way is to take a bus or shuttle to the Poroy train station, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. From there, it is a short bus journey to Machu Picchu.
...MásYes. Although Cusco is a sprawling city, most of the attractions of interest to travelers are within walking distance. You’ll likely want to spend most of your time in the walkable historic center. For attractions such as Sacsayhuaman, you can take a quick ride on a bus.
...MásVisitors to Cusco should stroll around the Plaza de Armas, the heart of the city, and peek into the Cathedral to see its vast art collection. The Pre-Columbian Art Museum (Museo de Arte Precolombino) is another must-visit, as is the sacred Inca-built temple of Qorikancha (Coricancha).
...MásOne day in Cusco gives you enough time to wander around the Plaza de Armas; visit Cusco Cathedral and Corichancha; and shop for souvenirs at San Pedro Market. You can also see the ruins of Sacsayhuaman just outside the city and enjoy an Andean-style dinner at a local restaurant.
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