Peru's Cusco
Cusco
Cusco, the fabled capital of the infamous Inca Dynasty, and picturesque gateway to the mysterious Machu Picchu, never fails to enthrall visitors and intrigue cultural enthusiasts. Lined with stone streets and dotted with foundations laid centuries past by skilled Inca stonemasons, Cusco defines the allure of a majestic Andean capital.
A unique blend of colonial, pre-Columbian and mestizo culture, Cusco offers superior insight into the many treasures of these varied, but equally rich, cultures. Explore the infamous ruins surrounding the city or peruse through the once glorious Renaissance churches and mansions. Visit during the Inti Raymi celebrations of the winter solstice and the sun god, or journey to Paucarambo for the enthralling Virgen del Carmen festival.
