Cusco
Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire, which is why it is still the most important city in the Andes. As you can see, Cusco is a cultural hub, which is perfect for travelers that enjoy exploring historical sites, ideal for lovers of culture.
What to do in Cusco?
Cusco downtown is walkable, and it is filled with many historical attractions and Instagrammable locations. Some examples include the Qorikancha temple, the Santo Domingo convent, Loreto Street, the twelve-angled stone, San Pedro Market, and the San Blas neighborhood. All these attractions are a short walk from your hotel. If you are a bit short on time and would prefer a more organized city tour, we can help make arrangements to do a city tour along with nearby Inca ruins.
All of the aforementioned activities are just around Cusco. In fact, many other excursion opportunities are available a bit further out to popular destinations including the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountains.
Best tours in Cusco:
- Rainbow Mountain
- Salkantay Trek
- Sacred Valley
- Sacsayhuaman
- Humantay Lagoon
Stay in the most selected hotels in Cusco. With the help of our local experts, you can choose the best accommodation according to your needs and interests. In Cusco, there are hotels for all types of travelers and budgets starting from quaint bed & breakfast all the way up to world class hotels. All of these accommodations share something in common, they are all rich with Spanish and Inca history as many of these hotels were once colonial mansions or convents.
If you are curious and you enjoy learning do take some time to soak in the history and architecture of these hotels and you will soon feel that you are a part of their histories.
In each and every one of these hotels you will feel at ease thanks to the attentive service, which is always ready to help you, so you have nothing to worry about, you will be in very good hands.
Best hotels in Cusco:
- Casa San Blas Boutique Hotel Cusco
- Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Casa Cartagena
- JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
- Novotel Cusco
What to eat in Cusco?
In Cusco, you can find the best restaurants that showcase Peruvian gourmet food which is a fusion of fresh native ingredients and international culinary traditions.
This mixture of flavors can also be experienced while enjoying some adult beverages in a local bar. There are also many cafes for some downtempo breaks from the excitement. There are many places to visit that are easily accessible: bars, cafes, restaurants close to Cusco main square.
Is there vegetarian food in Cusco? Yes, you can find many wonderful vegetarian offerings in Cusco.
Traditional food in Cusco
- Cuy al horno (roasted Guinea Pig)
- Chicharrón cusqueño (Deep fried pork Cusco style)
- Choclo con queso (Peruvian corn and cheese)
- Chiri Uchu (Special hen, guinea pig, cheese, toasted corn and more)
- Carne de Alpaca (Alpaca meat)
Where to eat in Cusco?
There are plenty of spectacular restaurants, but here a list of the most awarded and must-go:
- Chicha by Gaston Acurio. This beautiful restaurant is located in a pretty colonial mansion, with a perfect atmosphere and friendly staff who recommend the best typical dishes of the area.
- Greens Organic. It is the first organic food restaurant in Cusco, it offers a wide variety of exquisite dishes made with products that do not use any type of synthetic substances.
- Limo. An excellent Japanese food restaurant, it offers fine and first-class dishes.
- Pachapapa. A restaurant that passed from generation to generation, preparing its delicious typical dishes from Cusco for the world.
- Kion. A magnificent fusion of cuisines, Peruvian and Chinese. In this restaurant they offer the most exquisite dishes of Peru.
- Incanto. It offers a varied menu with exquisite ingredients, preparing delicious Peruvian, Italian food and a unique fusion, the Italian-Peruvian.
- Organika. A pleasant restaurant with a good atmosphere, it offers delicious typical Peruvian food. It also offers excellent vegetarian food and gluten-free food.
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