BY AIR

The closest major international airport is Lima. Beware there is a differential - lower - fare for Peruvian citizens. StarPeru, Peruvian Airlines and LC Peru generally have the cheapest flights. Frequently, bad weather conditions can cause flights to be canceled, often up to two days on end. If you are flying straight into Cuzco, beware of altitude sickness for the first couple of days.

BY BUS

The Terminal Terrestre is about 2.4km SW of the Centro Historico, a 20 minute walk down along Av. Sol to Micaeda Bastidas, which is also 3-4km west of the airport terminal. You can also take a taxi for a few soles

Cusco & Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman

Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is now known for its archaeological richness and Spanish colonial architecture. Climb up to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman and visit a fortress of the same name, a beautiful spot that radiates peace and tranquillity. Admire the enormous rocks measuring up to 4 metres high that were used in its construction.

Next, head to Q'enqo and the ancient temple of the Puma, where you observe an altar carved out of a huge rock that was once used for sacrifices, and then continue on to Tambomachay, once believed to be sacred fountains of life and health. On the way, take in panoramic views from Puca Pucara, a watchtower that controlled the entrance to the city.

Continue to the Qurikancha or the Temple of the Sun, on top of which the Saint Dominique Convent was built. According to legend, this temple was lined entirely in gold sheets, which astonished the conquistadors when they arrived. Finally, make your way to the main square and visit the cathedral that houses invaluable colonial paintings and other works of art, like the cross that arrived with the very first conquistadors.

Full-Day Sacred Valley Tour to Awana Kancha, Pisac & Ollantaytambo

Once a flourishing settlement of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley is a farmer's dream. Walk across fertile plains that stretch for miles to meet local families, learn traditional weaving techniques, and visit the Pisac market to find handmade goods and explore the mystical ruins of Ollantaytambo.

Your tour begins with a ride from your hotel in Cusco, as your guide brings you to the village of Awana Kancha. Visit a small farm of South American camelids, and then head to a textile showroom where local artisans display the traditional process of weaving and making colourful garments before your eyes. Next, stroll through the many stalls at the Pisac market, which offers an assortment of handmade crafts that include brightly patterned textiles, intricate carvings, and replicas of old Inca artefacts.

After a satisfying buffet lunch at a local restaurant, make your way to Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca complex that includes large terraces, a walled fortress, hilltop storehouses, and the never-completed Sun Temple. Learn how this site functioned as a tambo, a place of leisure that accommodated delegations who were travelling long distances, as you wander the grounds and listen to your guide explain its fascinating history.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Inca Rail Train

A train trip takes you into the mountains to witness one of the major wonders of the Americas on this tour to Machu Picchu.

Day Tour of Chinchero, Maras & Moray

Join a knowledgeable guide for a full-day tour through Sacred Valley. Discover the round terraces at the archaeological site of Moray, marvel at the mesmerising salt evaporation ponds at Maras, and then tour Andean textiles at Chinchero in a day full of ancient wonder Once you arrive at the archaeological site, explore the fascinating terraces, 3 separate structures carved deep into the earth. Although their exact purpose is unknown, scholars believe they may have been used as agricultural laboratories. Continue to the neighbouring town of Maras, a centre of salt production that is thought to date to pre-Inca times. Admire over 3,000 salt evaporation pools, carved into the side of the rock and filled daily by tiny mountain streams.Next, visit Chinchero, a small Andean village, and admire the well-preserved Incan walls of the main square as well as the many altars. Visit the colonial church and admire its interior artwork and design, before making a visit to an Andean textile. Throughout the afternoon, discover the beautiful art and its practise as you become acquainted with a wisdom of weaving that has existed since long before the time of the Inca.

CENTRO DE TEXTILES TRADICIONALES DEL CUSCO

Av El Sol 603, Cusco 084, Peru
Phone:+51 84 228117

Qucharitas

385 Procuradores, Cusco, Peru, Cusco, Peru
Phone:+51 84 226019

Centro Artesanal

Av El Sol, Cusco, Peru
Phone:+51 984 577 282

Uchu Peruvian Steakhouse

Calle Palacio 135, Cusco, Peru
Phone:+51 984 115 587

Cicciolina

2nd Floor, Triunfo 393, Cusco, Peru
Phone:+51 84 239510

Deva Restaurant Típico

Calle San Agustin 280, Cusco, Peru
Phone:+51 84 247717