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CUSCO
THE CITY OF CUSCO
Also known as Cuzco or Qosqo, it is considered the archaeological capital of America, it was the main city of the Inca Empire.
It was the vital center of the millennial Tahuantinsuyo (Empire of the Incas) and is currently the most visited city in Peru for offering great architectural and spiritual richness, history, nature, adventure, art, gastronomy and customs that are kept alive. Cusco is "Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO
Historic Center of Cusco
The historic center of the city of Cusco, is a city that was designed and designed by the Incas, with colonial buildings built on the basis of the ancient royal palaces, within its ancient walls. There are several alternative circuits that can be done on foot, and are marked on the streets. Plaza de Armas In the same place as the Huacaypata Square that was laid out when the city of Cusco was founded in the 12th century. The royal palaces, Pachacutec, Sinchi Roca, Viracocha, Tupac Yupanqui, Huayna Capac and Acllahuasi (Temple of the Virgins) were built around the royal palaces.
Today there are constructions from the Spanish period, such as the Cathedral, the Church of the Company, the portals, arcades and mansions. We recommend visiting the traditional and picturesque neighborhood of San Blas, where you will find high quality local crafts, bars and traditional cafes always surrounded by cobbled streets and balconies from where you can see this neighborhood and the entire city of Cusco.
Museums
The museums of Cusco are oriented to show diverse aspects of the Pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican culture, and they are distributed throughout the city.
- Inka Museum:It keeps the main archaeological collection in Peru that reflects the Inca culture and other cultures of the Cusco region.
- Pre-Columbian Art Museum: Located in La Casa Cabrera, which was remodeled to house the first and only Peruvian museum dedicated to highlighting the art of the ancient cultures of Peru, the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (MAP).
- Museum of Santa Catalina:Works of art with religious themes.
- Casa Concha Museum: It is located in the well-known "La Casa Concha" and it exhibits Machu Picchu pieces returned by Yale University.
SURROUNDINGS
Around Cusco the Incas built Fortresses like Sacsayhuaman, temples like Qoricancha, Qenko and Tambomachay, if you wish, you can visit these imposing places by hiring the City Tour, in the tour you will see the ingenuity and art of the Inca constructions.
Near the city of Cusco you can visit archeological sites, beautiful villages, and natural landscapes, such as Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Tipon, Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and where you can also enjoy and learn about the traditions and folklore typical of Peru.
