Once the heart of the Incan Empire, today's Cusco is the focal point from which most travelers plan their Peru itineraries (it is the gateway to Machu Picchu, after all.) This city in the Andes is ...

This gives you the freedom to explore the natural wonder and enjoy water activities such as swimming, canoeing, and our personal favorite: kayaking. Explore Cusco To step into the history of Peru, ...

Peru is one of my favorite places I've visited. I spent 2 weeks in Cusco, Sacred Valley, and more. Travelers should know visiting Machu Picchu can be tough and require planning, but is so worth it.

Situated near Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas in southeastern Peru, Cusco is a special place. Discover this special mural that now is located in the heart of the city.

Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, with great history and culture. It’s often called the “historic capital” of the country, as it was the capital of the Inca Empire, until the Spanish ...

Cusco will, figuratively and literally, take your breath away. Peru’s second city, full of hilly cobblestones lanes, centuries-old cathedrals, and pleasant stone fountains, sits at nearly 11,000 ...

Getty Images Vinicunca, also called Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), is located in the Andes in the Cusco region of Peru, and until 2013 when the ice that had always covered ...

More The best things to do in Cusco Any guide book or Google search will send you to the city's historical highlights—all of which deserve some attention, and are usually best appreciated with a ...