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Peru: Machu Picchu and Cuzco

Accommodations

Bed and Breakfast
In Cuzco.

Cuzco Hotel Listing
Site includes a brief description of the city as well as hotels, addresses and rates.

Hotel Machu Pichu Ruinas
Called ruinas for good reason -- it's the only hotel within the Inca citadel.

Orquidea Real hostal
Located in an old colonial home.

Reserve Hot
Reservation service for a number of hotels throughout the country.

Art and Culture

Cuzco Angels
Soldier-angels were part of the enormous output of colonial religious folk painters and the voque originated in Cuzco.

Cuzco Palace
Online source for Peruvian craft items.

Inti Raimi
The Festival of the Sun by James Q. Jacobs.

Just the Facts
Language, music, info.

Spanish Language School in Cuzco
Learn the language and see the sites.

Ecotourism

One Trail, Many Paths Macchu Picchu Revisted
Hiking the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu remains one of the most impressive and challenging treks in the America.

The Inca Trail, King of trails
Both the Inca Trail and Macchu Picchu National Park are about to be loved to death by visitors. What can be done? Ulf Carlsson offers some practical suggestions.

Food & Drink

Fodor's Guide to Lima Restaurants
Some are highly recommended.

Geography

Map
Courtesy of Lonely Planet.

Cusco
Central Cuzco.

Cuzco and Area Map
Courtesy of Multimap.

Map
Map shows the departments in color. Related links available.

Map of Cuzco Province
Showing archaelogical sites.

Political Map
Large gif file of topographical map.

History

Ancient Peru
The Inca, Moche, Chimu, Paracas, Nazca and Chachapoya Peoples - creators of civilization in the Andes.

Cusco
Brief history and photos.

Cuzco or Cusco
Brief historical background.

Machupicchu
Brief history and photos.

The Inca Project
Overview of the Inca Dynasty, from about 1200-1572, with photos.

Tupac Amaru
The Life, Times And Execution Of The Last Inca by James Q. Jacobs.

Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement Solidarity Page
Statements. background information and more about the group that held the hostages in the Japanese embassy in Lima.

Sightseeing

Adventure in Peru
An introduction to the many sights and areas of Peru.

Austral Tours
Cuzco, Machu Picchu, rain forests, Andes, Lake Titicaca - your choice!

Choquequirao
Exploring the Last Inca Refuge - Machu Picchu's lost sister.

Country Walkers
Tour Machu Picchu on foot.

Cuzco
Travelogue and photos.

Cuzco
Description and photos.

Cuzco
Photos and comments about Cuzco and Pisac.

Cuzco
Attractions - churches, Plaza de Armas, museums.

Cuzco and Machu Pichu
Two day tour.

Cuzco and Machu Pichu Adventures
Trips to the heart of the Inca Empire.

Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba Valley and Surrounding Areas
Treasures of the Inca Empire.

Cuzco - Capital of the Incas & Machuu Pichuu
Photos of a walking tour.

Finding the Lost City
Hiking through remote Indian villages to Machu Picchu.

Peru Explorations
Machu Picchu and Cuzco, plus other regions of Peru.

Horse Trek to Machu Picchu
Exploring the Andes on horseback and foot, a magical journey back through time.

Huaraz, Cuzco and Machu Picchu
Seven day trip from Lima for bikes or 4x4's. From Peru Expeditions.

Imágenes del Perú
Photos by location.

Inca Christmas
Spend Christmas in Cuzco.

Inca Trail
Map, photos and comments about each day's journey.

Inca-redible!
Unforgettable Machu Picchu, Titicaca and Nazca.

Legendary Peru
The Best of Peru escorted tour departs June 26,1999 and includes Machu Picchu, Nazca and a stop at an hacienda to see the famous Paso horses in action.

Lima to Cuzco
Four plus days from Lima through Paracas Reserve, Nazca, Abancay to Cuzco and Machu Picchu. Recommended by Peru Expeditions.

Lima Tours
Four plus days from Lima through Paracas Reserve, Nazca, Abancay to Cuzco and Machu Picchu. Recommended by Peru Expeditions.

Machu Picchu
Description and photos of the Lost City of the Incas.

Machu Picchu
Super photos by Robert Freid.

Machu Picchu
Comments and photos - black and white and on a misty day.

Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary
Travelogue and photos.

Markets and Mountains Explorer
Visiting Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador.

Myths and Mountains Tours
Culture, crafts, Inca rituals, arcaheology and more in these custom tours.

Orquidea Tours
Several tours in Cuzco.

Qosqo, Inkas' Sacred Capital
"A Homage to the Mystical, Magical, most Famous and Oldest City of the American Continent."

Peru
Beautiful photographs from Karl Grobl.

Peru
Wonderful destinations offered by South America Destinations.

Perusource
Tons of great information from archaelogy to travel planning, plus sightseeing and tips on where to stay and eat and recommended reading.

Peru Spiritual
Ceremony of the Ayahuasca, ancient Inca temples and the Markawasi Plateau from Kon Tiki Tours.

Pisac
Descriptions, attractions, pictures by James Q. Jacobs.

Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Travelogue and photos.

Saxsayhuaman
Descriptions, attractions, pictures by James Q. Jacobs.

Spirits of the Earth
The Inka Shamanism and Spirituality Journey to Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

The Inca Trail and Machu Pichu
Follow the photographic trail.

Tourist Information
Descriptions, attractions, pictures - a nice overview from Austral Tours.

Sports & Recreation

Cuzco Machu Picchu Rafting Treks
Also day hiking and mountain bike trails.

Expediciones y Exploraciones Andinas
Hiking group whose purpose it is to share their love and respect for their country.

Hike the Andes!
Photos, instructions, tips, and much more for the hiker.

Trekking and Adventure Sports
Trekking, whitewater rafting and mountain climbing opportunities with Kon Tiki Tours.

Weather

Cuzco
Annual weather averages.

Cuzco
Current and forecast.

Cuzco
Historical weather data.

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