Cusco, Peru City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Cusco, Peru Travel Guide has been your connection to Cusco's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Overview of Cusco
Located in the south-eastern part of the Andes Mountains, Cusco is Peru’s most popular tourist destination, a warm and inviting city and closely located to Machu Picchu, world-famous Inca ruins. Cusco is considered the sacred city of the Incas and the most important archaeological city of the Americas where you can access amazing cultural ruins still in great condition. While visiting Cusco you’ll be encompassed by Inca ruins, colorful costumes, legendary roads, churches built on top of palaces, and secluded citadels. Surrounded by six mountains, Cusco dazzles visitors with unparalleled views and vistas and spectacular bed and breakfasts.