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Peru 🇵🇪 Cusco Essential Attractions + Detailed Photo Spot Guide

Cusco was the capital of the ancient Inca Empire,

and it also has Baroque-style palaces and churches.

The fusion of Inca and European cultures

makes Cusco even more mysterious.

The architecture has a Toledo feel,

but with more of the Inca civilization's atmosphere.

It is recommended to spend 1 day in Cusco.

As a transit point to Machu Picchu,

one day for Cusco is enough.

✈️ Airplane: Lima - Cusco (1.5h 💰310)

It is recommended to bring a backpack, as baggage check-in fees are doubled.

🎈 The tour route starts from the Plaza de Armas.

🎈 Climb all the way up to the viewing platform.

1️⃣ Church of the Society of Jesus: A Catholic church located in the Plaza de Armas. You can enter and visit for 💰40. Taking a photo from the other side of the street is a great photo spot.

2️⃣ Cusco Cathedral: Located directly opposite the Plaza de Armas, with many steps. In the afternoon, when the sun shines, sitting on the steps and taking pictures is great 📸

3️⃣ Ancient Inca Wall and Twelve-Sided Inca Stone: A well-preserved ancient Inca wall where you can take photos.

4️⃣ Templo del San Blas: A Catholic church that seems to be currently closed, but the church square is quite beautiful, and the nearby streets are also very distinctive, making it a great place to take pictures.

5️⃣ San Blas View Point: Here, you can overlook the entire Cusco. It is recommended to come in the evening to capture the sunset + the lights of thousands of homes. However, you need to climb a long, long flight of stairs ‼️

🍛 Dinner: Cuzmo Sushi, serving sushi 🍣, the taste is very good, and the service is excellent, 💰200

🏨 Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, the hotel is on the mountain, so you must take a taxi to get around, but everything else is fine, 💰560

Tips:

1. Lima has terrible traffic, so try to leave early for the airport in the morning;
2. Cusco has an altitude of 3,500m, so you may experience altitude sickness;
3. Using Soles in Cusco is more cost-effective;
4. Souvenirs in Cusco are cheaper than in Lima, so you can buy them here;
5. You can buy the cloak for Machu Picchu in Cusco;
6. Bargain down to half price;
7. It is convenient and easy to book a tour to Machu Picchu directly in Cusco ❤️.