CUSCO

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CUSCO
Location: 1105 km. southeast of Lima
Altitude: 3360 m.s.n.m.

Access::


• Air: Daily flights from Lima to Cusco (1 hour approximately)

• Overland: Bus: by bus from Lima to Cusco (18 hours approximately).


it is known that the Cusco city existed, before the Inca empire, the Inca society was an example of organization, had a good command of knowledge like architecture, hydraulic engineering, medicine and agriculture. It is considered one of the most ancient cities of the continent.


The city itself is one of the Peru’s greatest treasures. Seat of the ancients Inca empire, many of its buildings rest upon Incan foundations.


The area is also rich in Peru’s vibrant living heritage. The culture of the quechua Indians, many of whom maintain essentially the same way of life they have known for thousands of years. Nowadays tourism and agriculture are the main economical activities.


PLACES TO VISIT
MAIN SQUARE:


known as Auqaypata. Site were cruel executions were held during the colony: surrounded by beautiful portals

THE RUINS OF SACSAYHUAMAN:


fortress built on granite, the best Inca example of military constructions
Other attractions:


• The Cusco cathedral

• The temple of Koricancha

• The village as San Blas

• The temple of Kenko

• Puka Pucara

• Tampumachay


TOURS:

THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

The sacred valley’s landscape many call to mind any numbers of scenic locales but you won’t find its particular confirmation of history and authentic, living culture anywhere else in the world.


Take part in the haggling over produce and handicraft at the markets in Pisac or Chinchero or peak into a dimly lit colonial chapel in time for the Sunday mass in quechua wander through the andinas sparkling salt pools that have been in use inca times.


In recent years, the sacred valley has also become an established destination for adventure sports.


MACHU PICCHU

One can get to this Inca construction after a three – hour ride by train from the city and then taking a bus up to the citadel If you visit the ruins in the morning, you can have them practically to yourself as the sun begind to creep over the mountain’s edge. One of the wonders of the ancient world. The citadel is situated over 2300 m.a.s.l. in the province of Urubamba. This archaeological monument is on the top of a mountain.


The area has a view over the deep gorge of the Urubamba river from there, surrounded by areas covered by the tropical jungle.


In front of Machu Picchu is Huayna Picchu. The climb to Huayna Picchu takes up 90 minutes, bus the steps are dangerous after bad weather. One must register at a hut at the beginning of the trail. Maximum temperatures reach 27 ºC while the minimum falls bellow 11 º C.


Other Tours:
• The Inca trail to Machu Picchu (4 days / 3 nights)
• The Inca trail to Machu Picchu (2days / 1nights)

• The Inca trail by Salkantay to Machu Picchu (5 days / 4nights)

• Choquequirao (4 days / 3 nights)

• Ausangate (7 days / 6 nights)
• Lares (4days / 3 nights)
• Rafting on the Urubamba river (every day, 1 day and 2 days)

• Horse back riding (everyday, half day, 1 day and 2 days)




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