Cusco City, Peru
From series “Famous Unesco Sites in South America”
The Peruvian city of Cusco is an important archeological area. The research of archaeologists has shown that people began to settle in that places more than 3 000 years ago. First tribes of the Incas have lived there. A major city has remained the capital of their empire for many years. During archaeological excavations, ruins of ancient temples and places of worship were discovered, as well as numerous places of ritual sacrifices.
For hundreds of years, the capital of the Incas has retained its unique shape. The city was adorned by palaces and temples. Many buildings of the colonial era, which can be seen while walking, were built on the foundations of ancient structures. In addition to numerous architectural monuments, Cusco city is worth noting because of unique museums.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero Banco Continental' located in 0.28 km (
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Car rental office: 'corporacion hentor rent a car s.a.c.' is located in 0.29 km (
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Fuel station: 'Grifo GLP' in 0 km
Supermarket: 'GNC' in 0.55 km
Parking: 'Inka Express Boarding' in 1.31 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Santa Fe' in 0.56 km
Police station: 'Policia de turismo' in 0.66 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'IL GIARDINO - Centro de Celebraciones' in 0.19 km
Railway station: 'Estacion Wanchaq' in 0.17 km
Nearest airports:
» Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport CUZ - in 3 km
» Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport CUZ - in 3 km
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Best hotels near Cusco City
Waynapicchu
Located in 0 km from Cusco City
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Rooms: 15
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Rooms: 15
The rooms in Waynapicchu feature private bathrooms, flat-screen cable TVs, and seating areas. Room service is provided. Breakfast is served daily and … More: photo, rates and booking
Yuri's House Hostel
Located in 1 km from Cusco City
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Rooms: 6
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Rooms: 6
Rooms at Yuri's House Hostel are equipped with shared or private bathrooms and cable TV. All bathroom facilities feature hot water. San Blas Square … More: photo, rates and booking
Hostal Alfonso II
Located in 2 km from Cusco City
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Rooms: 15
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Rooms: 15
Decorated with tiled floors, rooms at Hostal Alfonso II are fitted with heating and air conditioning. All of them have private bathrooms with hot … More: photo, rates and booking
Hatun Plaza Inn
Located in 3 km from Cusco City
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Rooms: 14
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Rooms: 14
Hatun Plaza Inn has rooms with cable TV and private bathrooms. Rooms with city views can also be booked. Cusco bus terminal is 4 km away and Velasco … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
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In Peruvian city Cuzco you can find the ancient Fortress Saksayuaman. This place is also covered with mysteries. Today this old bulging is called a ”ceremonial place”. Several facts say that this fortress wasn't built for defense purpose. Massive stones were …
From the series '15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved'
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74 km - Machu Picchu Citadel
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From the series 'Famous Unesco Sites in South America'
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210 km - Cotahuasi Canyon
Cotahuasi Canyon is the deepest in Peru, its depth is 3,535 meters. It is flanked by two majestic mountain ranges, Soliman and Coropuna. Gorgeous waterfalls are other local natural attractions; the most beautiful of them is Sipia. The name of the canyon can be …
From the series 'The Deepest Canyons on the Planet'
Cotahuasi Canyon is the deepest in Peru, its depth is 3,535 meters. It is flanked by two majestic mountain ranges, Soliman and Coropuna. Gorgeous waterfalls are other local natural attractions; the most beautiful of them is Sipia. The name of the canyon can be …
231 km - Colca Canyon
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From the series 'The Deepest Canyons on the Planet'
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298 km - La Rinconada
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One of the most extreme settlements in the world is in Peru. La Rinconada is situated in the Alps, at an altitude of 5 100 meters above sea level. This tiny town is the highest settlement in the world. It was founded by settlers, who were attracted to these remote …
363 km - Huaynaputina Volcano
Huaynaputina volcano that became known worldwide due to violent eruptions in the early 17th century, is in Peru. The eruption of Huaynaputina is officially considered the strongest in the history of South America. Its effects spread to more than 100 km from the …
From the series 'Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet'
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Top destination around Cusco City - Cusco
Spanish conquistadors brought a new lifestyle to Cusco. The Spanish invaded the region in November 1533. Francisco Pizarro is considered the founder of the city. Starting from this period, the life of the Incans and the region in general changed drastically. The quarters started fighting with each other. The infrastructure and architectural landmarks were destroyed and Catholic churches appeared on their sites. Most of these churches were made from the stones left from the destroyed Incan buildings. This period also marked the appearance of a new style trend, Mestizo. It combines elements of Andian and Spanish motifs.
Do you prefer to start sightseeing with the most important shrines? Then Coricancha temple is the first sight that you should visit. The “Golden Temple” was the main shrine in the Incan Empire. When conquistadors invaded the region, they destroyed the temple and used its foundation for the new Santo Domingo Cathedral. According to local legends, all walls and inner décor of the temple had gold coating. However, when the Spanish invaded the region, Incans managed to remove and hide all gold parts. At that time, there was a large gold altar with a giant gold disc in the temple. The disc depicted Inti, the Incan god of the sun.
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Do you prefer to start sightseeing with the most important shrines? Then Coricancha temple is the first sight that you should visit. The “Golden Temple” was the main shrine in the Incan Empire. When conquistadors invaded the region, they destroyed the temple and used its foundation for the new Santo Domingo Cathedral. According to local legends, all walls and inner décor of the temple had gold coating. However, when the Spanish invaded the region, Incans managed to remove and hide all gold parts. At that time, there was a large gold altar with a giant gold disc in the temple. The disc depicted Inti, the Incan god of the sun.
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