Cusco Tours

Best Places to see in Cusco

1. Macchu Picchu

   
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   With Private Tour a visit to Macchu Picchu is a privilege, as you will be made aware of, on your trip to this spectacular, awe-inspiring place it’s one of the most popular places to visit on the planet. Discovered in the 1900’s Macchu Picchu remains somewhat a mystery as archaeologists still unlock its treasures to see why this magnificent city was unexplainably abandoned. The Inca Trail the most preferred way to reach Macchu Picchu

2. Sacsayhuaman

   
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   Come and see the breathtaking citadel that is Sacsayhuaman with Private Tour based on the northern region of the city of Cusco this is the actual historical birthplace of the Inca Empire. It is said that areas of this magnificent structure were built around the 1100’s, by the Killke People and this area was expanded by the Inca’s sometime around the 13th century. They added massive stone dry walls built by carefully large rocks.

3. Inca Trail

   
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   Discover, without doubt, one of the most sought after trips on the planet The Inca Trail. With a Private Tour discover the delights of this two, four or five-day trip taking in the breathtaking scenery and once in a lifetime experience. See the famous ruins, cloud forests and landscapes that will make you wonder how this whole land can give any more. Little settlements can be spotted along the Trail.

4. Tambomachay

   
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   A short ride from Cusco is Tambomachay famous for its Incan Baths is a must do, tour experience. Tambomachay also hosts beautiful scenery and architecture with dreamy fountains delivering spring water from the mountains. Canals and waterfalls are running all the way through the rocks. In the times of the Inca’s this place was a sacred spot with religious ceremonies held there. Water worship was thought to be practised there!

5. Cusco Cathedral

   
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   The Cusco Cathedral also known as Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin is the main Roman Catholic Archdiocese church of the city of Cusco. Located on the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral was completed in the late 1650’s taking almost 100 years to build. The smaller First Christian Church is based beside the Cathedral in Cusco and shows the magnificence of the Cusco Cathedral. The Cathedral holds many artefacts.

6. Moray

   
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   This archaeological site is a little distance from Cusco, has some important ruins, with circular depressions and the largest one, is approximately 100 ft. deep. The reason for these depressions is unclear, but as new information from researchers is coming to light, it is believed that they create different temperatures between the top circle and the bottom one. One idea is that they may have been used for climatic changes to drop

7. Pisco Museum

   
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   When you have done all you can do in Cusco with its religious and colonial art, you may need some much needed Rest and Recuperation. Take a guided trip to the Pisco Museum famed for its national drink the Pisco Sour (made with the jungle fruit Kino in both sour apple and spearmint) this establishment has it, all with live music and tapas. They also host special tasting evenings and a master class for distillers.

8. Plaza de Armas

   
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   Known as the hub of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas is located in the centre of the town and is the ideal place to start your city tour. The views from the surrounding buildings are a sight to be seen and just sitting back with a cold drink watching the shoeshine boys at work is great. The statue of Tupac Amaru is located in the very middle of the square and is perfect for some great photography opportunities.

9. The Twelve Angled Stone

   
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   These palace walls are quite a sight to behold as the stones are enormous. The structure was built on the ancient foundations of the Inca Tribes. Take a guided tour inside and see the giant rocks up close you will struggle to figure out how these stones were moved and so accurately put in place. Whether you go inside or not, pay a visit to this site, it will give you a good idea of how an Inca Palace looked back in the day.

10. San Pedro: Cusco Market

    
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    Love shopping? You cannot visit this city without heading out to one of the fabulous markets. Cusco Market is one of the largest markets in the region spanning around a quarter of the city this market has a lot to offer. Spend your day ambling around picking up bits and pieces made from the locals. Take a break have a refreshment, head out again to see what other bargains and delights this fabulous place has to offer.

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