Cusco walking tour & city guide
The ancient Inca capital in the Andes.
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Cusco, at 3,400 meters in the Andes, was the capital of the Inca Empire. The Spanish built churches and mansions on top of Inca stone walls, and the result is one of the most fascinating cities in the Americas.
The city
The Plaza de Armas is framed by the cathedral and the Church of the Company of Jesus. Hatun Rumiyoc street has the famous twelve-angled stone, part of a perfectly fitted Inca wall. The San Blas neighborhood is full of artisans and views.
Inca sites
Qorikancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, lies beneath a Spanish convent. Above the city, Sacsayhuamán has massive stone walls. The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu are reached from here.
Top sights in Cusco
- 1
Plaza de Armas
The main square.
- 2
Qorikancha
The Inca Temple of the Sun.
- 3
Sacsayhuamán
Massive Inca walls above the city.
- 4
San Blas
An artisans' neighborhood.
- 5
Twelve-angled stone
A masterpiece of Inca stonework.
Food markets & where to eat in Cusco
San Pedro Market
Juices, soups and local snacks.
San Blas
Cafés with views.
Plaza de Armas balconies
Restaurants over the square.
Food to try in Cusco
Alpaca steak
A lean Andean meat.
Cuy
Roasted guinea pig, a traditional dish.
Coca tea
Helps with the altitude.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Cusco
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