Sitting 11,152 feet above sea level, Cusco was once the crown jewel of the Inca Empire. The city now serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley and all of its treasures. A taxi ride brings you to the train which winds its way downhill towards the ancient Inca cities of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu…. Continue Reading
Machu Picchu: The Lost City of the Incas
To go to Peru and not visit Machu Picchu is kind of like going to Paris and ignoring the Eiffel Tower: It simply can’t be done. And most people don’t ignore this important Pre-Columbian site since it’s the most visited attraction in this South American country. What makes Machu Picchu so darned special? For one… Continue Reading
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10 Top Tourist Attractions in Cusco
Travelers flock to Cusco because it’s the jumping off place to explore Machu Picchu, one of the world’s archeological wonders. But this Peruvian city high in the Andes Mountains shouldn’t be bypassed. As the historic capital of the Inca Empire it’s a great place to learn about the Incan culture, adding a new dimension to… Continue Reading