Cuzco and Surrounding Area
Accommodations, sightseeing, maps and pictures of Cuzco
Share your experiences at Inti Raymi!
Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuaman.
Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is the annual recreation of an important Inca ceremony and brings multitudes of visitors to Cuzco, Peru for a week of festivities culminating in the day long, elaborately costumed parade and celebrations at the nearby fortess of Sacsayhuaman.
Peru Travel Guide by Season
If you are considering a trip to Peru, especially Cusco, use this seasonal guide for the best months of the year to suit your travel interests.
If you are considering a trip to Peru, especially Cusco, use this seasonal guide for the best months of the year to suit your travel interests.
Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire
Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire, has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Ollytantambo, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Cusco offers archaeological sites, colonial charm and up to date facilities for the visitor.
Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire, has both historical and cultural significance. As the hub of tourism for Machu Picchu, Ollytantambo, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Cusco offers archaeological sites, colonial charm and up to date facilities for the visitor.
Cuzco, Capital of the Inca Empire Photo Gallery
The capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco combines the ancient city, the colonial additions and the modern buildings and amenities in a splendid reflection of culture and tradition of the sophisticated Incan civilization. The ancient plaza was the core of the suyos, the Four Regions of the Inca Empire reaching from Quito, Ecuador to northern Chile.
The capital of the Inca Empire, Cuzco combines the ancient city, the colonial additions and the modern buildings and amenities in a splendid reflection of culture and tradition of the sophisticated Incan civilization. The ancient plaza was the core of the suyos, the Four Regions of the Inca Empire reaching from Quito, Ecuador to northern Chile.
Inti Raymi, Festival of the Sun
This week long celebration draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and is the second largest festival in South America.
This week long celebration draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and is the second largest festival in South America.
Sacsayhuaman, site of the Festival of Inti Raymi
Sacsayhuaman, also called Saqsaywaman, means Satisfied Falcon in Quechua. This huge fortress was created by the city planners of Cuzco, the capital of the Inca empire, to the head of the capital, with Cuzco as the body. This is the site of a portion of Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.
Sacsayhuaman, also called Saqsaywaman, means Satisfied Falcon in Quechua. This huge fortress was created by the city planners of Cuzco, the capital of the Inca empire, to the head of the capital, with Cuzco as the body. This is the site of a portion of Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.
Tour the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, Peru
The Urubamba river runs through the mountains east of Cuzco, carving a fertile river valley that fed local populations from before the Inca Empire to the present time. Along the hills overlooking the river, the Incas built fortresses to protect the river wealth, not knowing they created fascinating places for modern day visitors to tour.
The Urubamba river runs through the mountains east of Cuzco, carving a fertile river valley that fed local populations from before the Inca Empire to the present time. Along the hills overlooking the river, the Incas built fortresses to protect the river wealth, not knowing they created fascinating places for modern day visitors to tour.
Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman Photo Gallery
"The "Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán" is located near to Cusco city. It embraces 3,000 hectares approximately, where a rich Andean flora is found and with abundant fauna, highlighting the presence of llamas, kestrels and hawks. It also embraces the following extraordinary archaeological Incas monuments, as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Puacara and Tambomachay."
"The "Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán" is located near to Cusco city. It embraces 3,000 hectares approximately, where a rich Andean flora is found and with abundant fauna, highlighting the presence of llamas, kestrels and hawks. It also embraces the following extraordinary archaeological Incas monuments, as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Puacara and Tambomachay."
City of Cuzco - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
"Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production..."
"Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production..."
Cusco Map
Map of central Cuzco shows the cathedral and other churches, the Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets.
Map of central Cuzco shows the cathedral and other churches, the Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets.
Cusco
Brief history and photos.
Brief history and photos.
Cuzco - Capital of the Incas & Machu Pichhu
Photos of a walking tour.
Photos of a walking tour.
Cuzco and Area Map
Courtesy of Multimap.
Courtesy of Multimap.
Cuzco and Machu Pichu
Two day tour.
Two day tour.
Cuzco Hotels
Compare rates, amenities and ratings before clicking on a hotel link for details and online booking. From Kayak.
Compare rates, amenities and ratings before clicking on a hotel link for details and online booking. From Kayak.
Cuzco or Cusco
Brief historical background.
Brief historical background.
Cuzco Travel Guide, Cuzco Tour and Vacation
"Cuzco is the most visited tourist destination in Peru, and the wealthy attractiveness in the city and its areas around, as well as "Ciudad Perdida de los Incas" (Lost City of the Incas), Machu Picchu, transforms it into one of the main tourist attractiveness of the world, offering an excellent quality of tourist services."
"Cuzco is the most visited tourist destination in Peru, and the wealthy attractiveness in the city and its areas around, as well as "Ciudad Perdida de los Incas" (Lost City of the Incas), Machu Picchu, transforms it into one of the main tourist attractiveness of the world, offering an excellent quality of tourist services."
Cuzco
Description and photos.
Description and photos.
Cuzco
Photos and comments about Cuzco and Pisac.
Photos and comments about Cuzco and Pisac.
Cuzco
Annual weather averages.
Annual weather averages.
Cuzco
Current and forecast.
Current and forecast.
Cuzco
Historical weather data.
Historical weather data.
Cuzco
Travelogue and photos.
Travelogue and photos.
Cuzco
Photos of some of the main temples, churches and palaces in Cuzco and the surrounding area, plus Machu Picchu, Urubamba river and Cuzco province.
Photos of some of the main temples, churches and palaces in Cuzco and the surrounding area, plus Machu Picchu, Urubamba river and Cuzco province.
Exploring Cuzco
Photos and commentary by Steve Underwood.
Photos and commentary by Steve Underwood.
Fotos de Cuzco
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of several locarions in Cuzco.
Click on a thumbnail for a larger image of several locarions in Cuzco.
Geometry Step by Step. Inca Geometry. Cuzco
"Cuzco was developed, under the Inca Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city."
"Cuzco was developed, under the Inca Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city."
Guía de Cusco
"Cuzco, La Capital Arqueológica de América fue la ciudad principal del Imperio del Tahuantinsuyo, siendo considerada por los Incas como el "Ombligo del Mundo". Hoy es el primer centro turístico del Perú y ha sido proclamada por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad."
"Cuzco, La Capital Arqueológica de América fue la ciudad principal del Imperio del Tahuantinsuyo, siendo considerada por los Incas como el "Ombligo del Mundo". Hoy es el primer centro turístico del Perú y ha sido proclamada por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad."
Inca Christmas
Spend Christmas in Cuzco.
Spend Christmas in Cuzco.
Orquidea Tours
Several tours in Cuzco.
Several tours in Cuzco.
Peru Explorations
Machu Picchu and Cuzco plus other regions of Peru.
Machu Picchu and Cuzco plus other regions of Peru.
La Casona Inkaterra
"This sprightly newcomer might well steal the spotlight from the Hotel Monasterio, long the top luxury option in Macchu Picchu's gateway town. Cusco's architectural heritage of Incan stone walls topped with colonial white stucco is echoed in this sixteenth-century building on a square steps from the main plaza. With just 11 suites, La Casona has the intimacy of a private home." Conde Nast review
"This sprightly newcomer might well steal the spotlight from the Hotel Monasterio, long the top luxury option in Macchu Picchu's gateway town. Cusco's architectural heritage of Incan stone walls topped with colonial white stucco is echoed in this sixteenth-century building on a square steps from the main plaza. With just 11 suites, La Casona has the intimacy of a private home." Conde Nast review
Q'ente Adventure Trips
Trips to the Inca trail to Machupicchu (2, 3, 4 and 5 days), Salkantay, Auzangate, Vilcabamba, Choquequirao and Q´eros; Rafting and Horse riding.
Trips to the Inca trail to Machupicchu (2, 3, 4 and 5 days), Salkantay, Auzangate, Vilcabamba, Choquequirao and Q´eros; Rafting and Horse riding.
Paucartambo (Cusco) and the "Virgen del Carmen" Feast
"Every year, on July 16th, a small town in Cuzco named Paucartambo keeps the attention of the tourists and the Peruvians... This village is not visited by many tourists, they only pass through it on their way to the Manu National Park, but they never stop there. Nevertheless, during a week on July, it is worth to stop and not only take a look, also stay there for a couple of days."
"Every year, on July 16th, a small town in Cuzco named Paucartambo keeps the attention of the tourists and the Peruvians... This village is not visited by many tourists, they only pass through it on their way to the Manu National Park, but they never stop there. Nevertheless, during a week on July, it is worth to stop and not only take a look, also stay there for a couple of days."
Sacsayhuaman
"Sacsayhuamán is one of the most amazing Incan constructions for tourists. Its Quechua name means "satisfied falcon", it was the falcon that guarded the capital of the empire, since it was possible to overlook Cusco from the hill in where it was erected."
"Sacsayhuamán is one of the most amazing Incan constructions for tourists. Its Quechua name means "satisfied falcon", it was the falcon that guarded the capital of the empire, since it was possible to overlook Cusco from the hill in where it was erected."
Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Coricancha, Muyuqmarka
"Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) -- This site is located north of the city of Cusco, at an altitude of about 3555 meters above sea level, between the districts of Cusco and San Sebastian, both of them within in the province and department of Cusco. The archaeological park covers an area of 3094 Hectares and contains more than 200 archaeological sites."
"Sacsayhuaman (Saqsaywaman) -- This site is located north of the city of Cusco, at an altitude of about 3555 meters above sea level, between the districts of Cusco and San Sebastian, both of them within in the province and department of Cusco. The archaeological park covers an area of 3094 Hectares and contains more than 200 archaeological sites."
Spanish Language School in Cuzco
Learn the language and see the sites.
Learn the language and see the sites.