Cusco Map, Peru

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Cusco Sightseeing

The famous ruins of Macchu Picchu are located nearby, and can be reached on foot or by train. Other noteworthy Inca sites include Ollantaytambo and Sacsayhuaman. After conquering Cusco, the Spanish soldiers demolished most of the Inca houses and used the bricks to build very different buildings. Cusco’s colonial architecture is strongly reminiscent of old Spanish towns. Even in the city centre, there are many... read more

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 Travel Guide

Hidden in the heart of the Andes, near the Sacred Valley, Cuzco is the ancient capital of the long-gone Inca Empire, one of the most fascinating civilizations of South America. Although the official capital of Peru is Lima, Cuzco has been declared a World Heritage Site, and it is widely considered as the historical capital of the country. Modern day Cuzco still retains some of the architecture of the ancient Inca city,... read more