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Cusco

4.5
World heritage site · Historic Sites · Architectural Buildings

Imperial City

Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu. A trip to Cusco usually involves excursions into the surrounding area, dotted with remains of major Inca sites. Visitors preferring to spend the majority of their Cusco vacation in the city itself can spend time touring fine museums and galleries, and exploring the city's vibrant outdoor markets. Steeped in history and Incan heritage, Cusco represents one of the best places in Peru to learn about the local culture and get a feel for what the continent looked like when the first Europeans arrived. Use our Peru road trip planning tool to plan your trip to Cusco and other destinations in Peru.
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Top Cusco tours

Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $71
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from Cusco Full day BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $429
5.0
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Sacred Valley Tour from Cusco with Moray and Pisac BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $167
4.9
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Sacsayhuaman
4.7
Duration: 3 hours
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Qorikancha
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Centro Historico De Cusco
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Plaza de Armas
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Cusco

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Museo de Arte Precolombino
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Tambomachay
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Tipon
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Planetarium Cusco
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Cusco

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Sacred Valley of the Incas
Cusco Region
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
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Salinas de Maras
Maras
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Pisac
Pisac
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
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Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Cusco

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Walking tours
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Horseback Riding Tours
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Photography Tours
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Climbing Tours
4.5
Duration: 8 hours

Museums in Cusco

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Museo Inka
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ekekos San Blas - Arte & Colores
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes
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Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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ChocoMuseo Cusco
4.1
Duration: 4 hours

Shopping in Cusco

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Mercado Central de San Pedro
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hilo
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
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Feria Chalcanera
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Caritas Cusco Store
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

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Machu Picchu Best Tours
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Unu Raymi Expeditions
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Machu Picchu Viajes Peru
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Reserv Cusco - Day Tours
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
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Places to visit with Cusco

Machu Picchu BEST FOR: Historic Site, Mountain, Hot Spring Ollantaytambo BEST FOR: Historic Site, Ruin, Specialty Museum Pisac BEST FOR: Landmark, Flea Market, Specialty Museum Urubamba BEST FOR: Zipline, Gift & Specialty Shop, Specialty Museum Maras BEST FOR: Geologic Formation, Ruin
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