Check out some of the best things to do in Cusco, Peru. Here you’ll find guides covering activities like the Salkantay Trek, trips to Machu Picchu and how to visit the beautiful Humantay Lake!
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Cusco Peru then keep reading because in this post I’ll cover all of my favorite locations and points of interest from my trip through this amazing South American city.
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Learn what to expect when attempting the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from my time hiking in South America with Alpaca Expeditions. In this post I’ll provide a day by day overview of the trek, packing suggestions and more!
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Humantay Lake, Peru is arguably the most beautiful turquoise lake you’ll encounter in the Peruvian Andes. Between the colorful rocks and seemingly photoshopped teal water, this is one of the most photogenic places I’ve encountered so far in my travels. Read on to learn why a visit to Humantay Lake should be on your Peruvian bucket list!
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Deciding on the best time to visit Machu Picchu can be difficult if you’ve never been to Peru. The climate and elevation will affect not only your trip to Machu Picchu, but everything else you plan to see during your trip to Peru. So what’s the deal with Machu Picchu? Why is it considered a modern wonder of the world? How do I get there, when is the best time to visit and are these ruins worth visiting?
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Set high above the Peruvian city of Cusco are the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman Peru. Loosely pronounced ‘sexy-woman’ the ruins are well worth a visit. Even if Inca ruins aren’t your cup of coca tea – this archaeological site sits north of the city of Cusco and offers stunning views of the town in the valley below.
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The beauty that is The Maras Salt Mines of Peru largely distracts from how genius its ancient design actually is. In this post I’ll cover everything you should know before visiting one of Peru’s most unique destinations, The Maras Salt Mines.
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While Machu Picchu receives tons of hype, the Inca Ruins of Pisac Peru are another one of the country’s must see cultural sites. In this post I’ll cover tons of useful information to know before visiting the Inca Ruins of Pisac Peru.
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Located less than a 90 minute drive to the northwest of Cusco you’ll stumble upon the other worldly Inca ruins of Moray Peru. There are a number of important cultural sites just outside of Cusco and in this post we’ll discuss what you should expect when visiting the Moray Inca ruins.
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Planning to undertake the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu? This complete packing list will help you prepare for this bucket list adventure!
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Peru has a rich culture and history when it comes to coffee. While hiking to Machu Picchu along part of the Inca Trail we visited with a local family who showed us how to farm, dry, roast and prepare a cup of coffee from scratch.
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