Cusco Map, Peru

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Cusco Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Cusco with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Cusco useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Cusco!

Cusco History

In 1821, Peru declared its independence from Spain. Cuzco continued to grow and spread, and it became the capital of the department of Cuzco. The 20th century witnessed a returning interest towards the Columbian civilizations, and Cuzco was declared the Archaeological capital of the Americas, and later a World Heritage Site, and it has been receiving growing numbers of tourists ever since. read more

Cusco Sightseeing

Like Lima Sights and Arequipa Sights, Cusco is an intriguing blend of two very different architectural styles. Although the original Inca city was destroyed by the conquistadores in the 16th century, Cusco still has some Inca architecture left. The ruins of the Temple of the Sun can still be seen in the city, as well as many Inca building foundations that have been built over by the Spaniards. If you are looking for... read more

Cusco Travel Guide

Many travelers who arrive in Cuzco are afflicted with altitude sickness. A great local remedy is mate de coca, coca tea, which will diminish the nausea and it is also an energizing drink. While Cuzco is a safe place at day, it is not recommended to walk the streets of the city at night, because robberies are quite frequent, so the wisest choice is to take a taxi. read more