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Cusco or Cuzco [a] ( [ˈkusko]; Quechua: Qusqu ( [ˈqɔsqɔ]) is a city in southeastern Peru near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range and the Huatanay river. It is the capital of the Department of Cusco and of the Cusco Province. The city is the seventh most populous in Peru; in 2017, it had a population of 428,450.
- Address: Portal de Comercio, Historic Center. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. The history of the Plaza de Armas stretches back all the way to the Inca Empire when it was called Huacaypata or Aucaypata.
- Address: Macchu Pichu Historic Sanctuary. Hiking, Sightseeing. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day.
- Address: 142 Portal Espinar. Churches/Religious Sites. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Amid the many splendors found in the Plaza de Armas, the sky-high La Catedral is one of Cusco's finest architectural displays.
- Address: Northwest of Historic Center. Sightseeing. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND. Sacsayhuamán is often overshadowed by Machu Picchu, but this towering ancient Incan fortress – filled with exquisite stone masonry and dramatic vistas – is worth a visit.
Discover the ancient capital of Peru and the Inca Empire, where history, culture, and nature meet. Explore the attractions, experiences, and adventures of Cusco and its surroundings, from Machu Picchu to the Sacred Valley.
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Learn about the history, culture, and attractions of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Find essential facts, travel tips, and tour packages for your trip to Cusco.
Cuzco, city and Inca región, south-central Peru. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere. Formerly the capital of the extensive Inca empire, it retains much of its highly crafted early stone architecture, which is typically preserved in the foundations and lower stories of Spanish colonial structures ...
