Destinations

Cusco: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Cusco Region, Peru Elevation: 3,399 metres Known for: Inca Empire capital,...

History

Cusco: History

Cusco — Qusqu in Quechua — was founded, according to Inca oral tradition, by...

What to Wear

What to Wear in Cusco

Altitude is the real wardrobe challenge in Cusco. At 3,399 metres, the gap between...

Itineraries

Cusco and Machu Picchu: 4-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND ACCLIMATISATION Do nothing strenuous. This isn’t cautious advice, it’s physiological...

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Cusco and Machu Picchu

QUICK FACTS Best months: May to October (dry season) Peak season: June to August...

Region Guides

Cusco and the Sacred Valley: Travel Guide

The Cusco region combines the ancient Inca capital with the Sacred Valley and Machu...

Country Guides

Peru: Travel Guide

Peru contains the greatest concentration of Inca heritage in the world. CUSCO Known for...