10 reasons to visit Cusco

1. Knowing the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
2. Knowing the beauty of the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
3. Knowing Temple of Qoricancha ( Temple of the Sun )
4. Explore the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
5. Explore the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
6. Explore the road of Salkantay to Machu Picchu.
7. Up the hill Huayna Picchu and have an amazing panoramic view of Machu Picchu , the best vantage point of all.
8. Knowing the diversity of tourist activities.
9. Knowing the great variety of folklore and living culture.
10. You can taste an original and typical of the Cusco region gastronomy.

 

5 Treks in Cusco

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered by experts one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. However, not all visitors who come to Cusco to make this famous walk are lucky enough to make this unforgettable journey on foot in the midst of breathtaking natural landscapes and archaeological remains. And that is to protect and preserve this important legacy of our ancestors of the high demand the number of people who can access daily to this road network is limited. So much so that sometimes you have to make reservations weeks in release.

Thinking of all the visitors who come to the Imperial City to enjoy the history, culture and adventure, the prestigious magazine of luxury tourism “Condé Nast Traveler” prepared a list of five trekking routes in Cusco as spectacular as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A selection trying travelers are not left with honey on the lips (not like walking):

1. Camino del Apu Ausangate: Five days trekking in the middle of a spectacular natural scenery and awesome views of towering mountains. “Wait grueling days and comfortable nights” says “Condé Nast Traveler”, which suggests contact “Andean Lodges”.

2. Choquequirao: A demanding trek is rewarded with the arrival to the archaeological complex of Choquequirao. Complicating the -only access can get to his feet it makes these archaeological remains are still little visited, so it is not usual cross other adventurers along the way. This five-day trekking round trip.

3. Salkantay: Impressive five-day route the heights where the visitor appreciates closely mountain peaks and has the famous citadel of Machu Picchu as highlight. “Condé Nast Traveler” recommends contacting “Mountain Lodges of Peru”.

4. Lares: Route where we can enjoy hot springs and beautiful valleys and dazzle with textiles made by the locals. The publication notes that companies offer hikes of 3 or 5 days and that G Adventures even offers the option of completing the adventure in Machu Picchu.

5. Quebrada parrots: “If you are a hiker more than a day, the Sacred Valley is full of possibilities like this,” writes the author of the note, adding that this route starts at the top of Chinchero and ends in the village of Urquillos.