tomscoffin · CC BY 2.0
Cusco
Peru · CUZ
Inca stonework under Spanish arches, and the trail to Machu Picchu.
About
Cusco or Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cusco Province and Cusco Department. It has historically been one of the largest cultural, economic and political centers of Peru.
Source: Wikipedia — Cusco (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- hiking · world class
- historical · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F28d wet
- Feb62°F27d wet
- Mar62°F26d wet
- Apr62°F18d wet
- May63°F9d wet
- Jun63°F2d wet
- Jul64°F3d wet
- Aug65°F8d wet
- Sep65°F11d wet
- Oct65°F21d wet
- Nov65°F23d wet
- Dec63°F27d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Anthropologist-Led Horseback: Moon Temple & Mysticism (Max 5)From $62 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred ValleyFrom $200 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4-Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu: Biking, Rafting & ZiplineFrom $443 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Textile Workshop Experience in Cusco RegionFrom $79 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
4-Day Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley and Cusco-Private Guided TourFrom $1,370 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Machu Picchu Full Day TourFrom $390 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), about 1.9 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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