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When we hear Cusco, we think of the archaeological centers it has, such as Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, among others, but having Machupicchu as the main attraction. Although Cusco is a destination chosen for its history, landscapes, buildings and living culture, in recent years it has also become one of the most visited attractions for its gastronomy. That is why it is recommended that to complement your visit to Cusco is essential that you try the typical dishes and drinks, because…

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Cusco has attractions that are very visited, however, if you dare to know a little more about Cusco you can find small attractions with great importance that complement the most visited attractions. These are the following: INKILLTAMBO LOCATION The archaeological center of Inkilltambo is located in the district of San Sebastian, part of the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park. HISTORY The word Inkilltambo comes from two Quechua words, Inkilltambo means garden or a very flowery place and the word Tambo means inn….

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When we think of the streets of Cusco, we visualize the cobblestone and magnificent constructions of the Inca walls that with more than 500 years of history are still present to this day. If you are in Cusco you can visit and discover the mysteries of these streets that have very curious stories, one of these details is that of the seven streets with the number seven, which are located surrounding the main square of Cusco. These are the following:…

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Cusco is one of the most incredible cities in the world, because it offers endless natural and cultural tourist attractions, where visits can be made with an agency or on your own. These are some of the best places you can visit in a day or half day. 1. SAPANTIANA HUACA The Sapantiana Huaca or also known as the Colonial Aqueduct of the Sapantiana, taking as a reference the Plaza de Armas of Cusco is located a few minutes from…

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The waterfalls and water cascades are another impressive creations of nature, they are well known for their height or volume of water, there are some that have no name, much less are visited and are hidden in the shadow of the high mountains. In all the long list of waterfalls that Cusco has definitely five are the sites that at least every fan of adventure travel should visit in Cusco. THE FIVE BEST WATERFALLS OF CUSCO Farallones de Tecsecocha Waterfall …

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Permits for Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Open Season 2023 will be released starting on October 10th. Monday October 10th: January 2023. Tuesday October 11th: March 2023 Wednesday October 12th: April 2023 Thursday October 13th: May 1st to 15th 2023 Friday October 14th: May 16th to 31th 2023 Monday October 17th: June 1st -to30th 2023 Tuesday October 18th: July 2023 Wednesday October 19th: August 2023 onwards Last years Inca Trail permits for some dates in April, May and June…

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