Cuzco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
historic city of Peru, capital of the Department of Cusco
About Cuzco
Cuzco is a beautiful city with well-preserved colonial architecture, evidence of a rich and complex history. The city is the center of indigenous Quechua culture in the Andes, and walking the streets you see the layers of history. Spanish colonial buildings erected directly atop Inca walls line the square, while the modern tourist nightlife flourishes in their midst. The city is surrounded by a number of ruins, the most impressive beingSacsayhuaman, the site of the 1536 battle in which dozens of Pizarro's men charged uphill to battle the forces of the Inca. Nowadays, Cuzco is known for its indigenous population—often seen on the streets in traditional clothing—and its substantial tourist-fueled night life. At 3,400 m above sea level,altitude sickness(soroche) can be a problem. See theStay
Top Attractions in Cuzco
Explore the best things to see and do in Cuzco:
- ★ChocoMuseo
- ★Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
- ★Cusco Cathedral
- ★Machu Picchu Museum
- ★Monumento Pachacuteq
- ★Museo de Arte Popular
- ★Museo del Centro de Textiles Tradicionales de Cusco
- ★Museo del Sitio del Qoricancha
Where to Eat in Cuzco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bagdad Cafe
- 🍴Chia Vegan Kitchen
- 🍴Chifa Status
- 🍴Cicciolinia
- 🍴El Balcon
- 🍴El Encuentro
Where to Stay in Cuzco
- 🏨Amaru Colonial Hotel
- 🏨Amaru Hostal I
- 🏨Amerinka Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Belmond Hotel Monasterio
- 🏨Casa de la Gringa
- 🏨Casa San Blas Boutique Inn
Cuzco Travel Guide Sections
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