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Cusco
The best way to make the most of all the attractions in Cusco is to purchase the boleto turistico or "tourist ticket" with which you can access all the important cultural and historical museums and churches. In the center of the city is the Plaza de Armas, which was reputedly designed by the Inca Manco Capac. It is also called Aucaypata, which in Quechua means "warrior square." In the square stands the splendid La Catedral, which took 94 years to build. Next to this are the chapels Capilla de la Sagrada Familia, recently restored, and the Capilla del Triunfo whose walls are adorned with masterpieces from the Cusco School, including works by Diego Quispe Tito.
Ten minutes from the Plaza... more local info
Location, location, location. Perched right at the base of the steep hill leading up to Plaza San Blas, Jack’s Café is a hip oasis of creative comfort food, English-language magazines and ambient music. It’s also a prime spot to mingle, relax and re-fuel before ascending any more of Cusco’s famous cobblestoned hills. The main draw here is simple: fresh, innovative food, easy-going service and a welcoming atmosphere. On weekend mornings and most evenings... Read More
Known best as the jumping off point for Machu Picchu, the colonial-era city of Cusco stands alone in terms of beauty, stellar monuments and bygone charm. And let it be known: Cusco is full of superlative dining experiences and culinary wizards. The city’s famous cobblestoned streets, steep inclines and covert entrances hide some of the country’s best eateries, all for shockingly low prices. Forget that fabled lost city and the Inca Trail, one could... Read More
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Sacred Valley of the Incas (The)
- Flanking the Urubamba River, the Sacred Valley of the Incas stretches from Pisac to Ollantaytambo. The approximately 26 mile long valley was once...
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Urubamba
- Nile Expert Tip: Recommended to lodge here for better aclimatization
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Chinchero
- This village is built on the historic remains of the ancient "Hacienda" of Tupac Inca Yupanqui. The hillside surrounding Chinchero was transformed...
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- Outskirts
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Catedral (La)
Built on the site of the palace of the Inca Viracocha, Cusco's cathedral, which dominates the Plaza de Armas, is a beautiful religious and artistic...
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