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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.
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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.
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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
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18.2" / 46.4 cm
General Introduction
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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.

Without a doubt, the beauty and majesty of Cusco are unique. You only have to walk through its streets, to observe the lavish colonial-era houses and exquisite monuments, and you are transported back into the past. Cusco possesses a magic which charms even the most experienced traveler.

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