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Cusco at a glance
Cusco, ancient capital of the Incas, takes you back to the past. Its cultural richness continues to charm visitors, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Cusco history
Cusco, Mystical City The city of Cusco is built in the
valley of the Huatanay River, in the southern sierra of Peru.
"Cusco", from the quechua Qosco, means the "navel of the
world", and refers to the fact that this city was long the center
of a vast network of roads connecting each of the four parts of the
world of Andean cosmology. Of course, Cusco is also a colonial
city, with splendid churches and large houses. Many consider this
mix of cultures the root of its charm. Cusco local information
Cusco by the Numbers: Population: 300,000 Elevation: 10991 feet Quick Facts: Electricity: 220 volts Time Zone: GMT-5 Country Dialing Code: 51 Did You Know? Cusco was originally built in the shape of a puma. The body of the puma contained the most important palaces, temples and governmental buildings. The square between the legs of the puma is the Plaza de Armas. Orientation: Cusco is an inland city located in southern Peru. Cusco weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
18.2" / 46.4 cm
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