Cusco Holidays

Cuzco is an amazing town! For tourists fascinated by Inca history, Cuzco, the former Inca capital, is a must-see that has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit Cusco

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Castle and fortress

Cusco: How to get there?

14hrs 30min drive from Lima

Cusco: See when to go?

From May to November

Cusco: For how long?

3 to 5 days

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Cusco: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

Cuzco is an amazing town! For tourists fascinated by Inca history, Cuzco, the former Inca capital, is a must-see that has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

My suggestion

Cuzco is the perfect place for stocking up on supplies. If you're going on a trek, you can buy warm clothes, walking sticks, windbreakers and so on. All for a reasonable price too.

Virginie Bigeni

Travel writer

Cusco, a typical stopping point, unmissable during your holiday in Peru. In the midst of the Andean mountains, this ancient Inca city is the gateway to the famous Machu Picchu.

My suggestion

The town is at an altitude of 3400 m, about 12,000 ft, so it takes time to adapt, especially if you have come directly from Lima. Don't panic, it doesn't take long!

Claire Brehmer

Travel writer

Cusco is a magnificent town which has earned its Inca nickname "the bellybutton of the world".

My suggestion

Stay in the town and use it as a base to discover the surroundings. Lots of excursions leave here for day trips in the region.

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