{"id":19825,"date":"2026-02-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=19825"},"modified":"2026-01-26T21:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:11:51","slug":"cusco-travel-guide-sights-history-cafes-and-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/travel-guides\/cusco-travel-guide-sights-history-cafes-and-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Cusco Travel Guide: Sights, History, Caf\u00e9s and Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19825\" class=\"elementor elementor-19825 elementor-19790\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85e6f44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"85e6f44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f51138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f51138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ein magischer Mix aus Inka-Erbe, kolonialer Architektur, dynamischer Gastronomie und atemberaubender Hochgebirgsnatur: Cusco ist mehr als nur das Tor zu Machu Picchu \u2013 die Stadt selbst ist eine Reise wert.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa74ba3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa74ba3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafa506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dafa506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Location &amp; climate: Where exactly is Cusco and what does that mean for travellers?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326e452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"326e452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cusco (also spelled Cuzco in Spanish) is located in the central Peruvian Andes in a fertile valley of the R\u00edo Huatanay, at an altitude of around 3,400 metres. Nestled in a mountain basin, the city resembles an amphitheatre, with steep alleys leading from the Plaza de Armas in all directions and the surrounding mountains shaping the microclimate. Due to the high altitude, there are clear differences in temperature between day and night: it can be warm during the day and very cold at night. The city&#8217;s climate has a distinct dry season (approximately May\u2013October) and a rainy season (November\u2013March).   <\/p><p>The main mode of transport is usually by plane. Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (IATA: CUZ) is located right next to the city. Flights from Lima usually take between 1 hour and 15 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes for a direct connection. Short-haul flights are therefore the fastest option. Alternatively, you can travel by bus, which takes approximately 20\u201324 hours from Lima, or by a combination of train and bus for the section towards Machu Picchu (e.g. Cusco \u2013 Ollantaytambo \u2013 Aguas Calientes).   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c4177 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d6c4177\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c684e55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c684e55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A brief history \u2013 Why Cusco is so important<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa6348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fa6348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cusco war die Hauptstadt des Inkareichs (Tawantinsuyu) und entwickelte sich im 13.\u201315. Jahrhundert zu einem der wichtigsten politischen, religi\u00f6sen und kulturellen Zentren S\u00fcdamerikas. Die Inka planten Teile der Stadt angeblich symbolisch, etwa in Puma-Form, und errichteten monumentale Steinbauten, Terrassen und Tempel. Die pr\u00e4zise gef\u00fcgten Steinmauern faszinieren noch heute. Mit der spanischen Eroberung in den 1530er Jahren wurde die pr\u00e4kolumbische Bausubstanz vielfach \u00fcberbaut: Koloniale Kirchen und Kl\u00f6ster stehen buchst\u00e4blich auf Inka-Fundamenten. Die Bedeutung der Stadt hat zu internationaler Anerkennung gef\u00fchrt: Das historische Zentrum von Cusco geh\u00f6rt zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b539e1 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"1b539e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19825 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b539e1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Basilica Menor de la Merced\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-2-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-19819'>\n\t\t\t\tBasilica Menor de la Merced\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b539e1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Plaza de Armas\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MjAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTkuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMWI1MzllMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-9.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-6-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-19821'>\n\t\t\t\tPlaza de Armas\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1b539e1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Catedral del Cuzco\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTcuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMWI1MzllMSJ9\" 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id='gallery-1-19822'>\n\t\t\t\tCatedral del Cuzco\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c0f264 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c0f264\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f712991 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f712991\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Praktische Reise- und Gesundheitstipps (Akklimatisierung, Tickets, Sicherheit)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f247a66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f247a66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Altitude adjustment &amp; health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2815f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2815f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At an altitude of around 3,400 metres, many travellers experience mild to moderate symptoms of altitude sickness, such as headaches, fatigue and loss of appetite. Recommendations include starting slowly, drinking plenty of fluids, eating light meals and avoiding excessive exertion in the first 24\u201348 hours. Coca tea is widely available and is said to alleviate mild symptoms, but it has not been proven to prevent altitude sickness. For reliable medical advice and information on travel medicine, we recommend the CDC guidelines or a travel medicine specialist. If symptoms worsen (e.g. shortness of breath or severe dizziness), descend immediately and seek medical attention.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe9567 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fe9567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inca Trail &amp; trekking permits<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e50fd45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e50fd45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The classic Inca Trail has limited availability, as government regulations restrict the number of places available each day. Permits are therefore in high demand and tend to be booked up months in advance. The trail is traditionally closed in February for maintenance. When planning your trip, be sure to book with a licensed provider.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c4a90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89c4a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Machu Picchu tickets &amp; Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe38461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe38461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Access to Machu Picchu is centrally controlled via the official online ticket platform. Since 2021, there have been fixed tours (circuits) that cannot be freely combined. Therefore, you should book early to secure your preferred circuit and date! For numerous attractions in Cusco, such as museums and ruins, there is the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico), which is useful if you want to visit several places over several days. Prices and validity periods vary (usually 10 days for the complete package).    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a5be9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06a5be9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety &amp; money<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05cfc94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05cfc94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although Cusco is well developed for tourism, pickpocketing, attempted fraud and local protests\/passive roadblocks are still possible. Demonstrations can take place unexpectedly and disrupt travel by train or bus. Official travel advice recommends avoiding crowds and checking the latest information. It is useful to have cash in soles for market and transport purchases, while tourist restaurants and hotels usually accept cards (Visa\/Mastercard) or US dollars. There are numerous cash machines, with varying fees.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a1d81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f2a1d81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1.jpg\" class=\" attachment-full size-full wp-image-19823\" alt=\"Streets of Cusco\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016b114 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"016b114\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e9ef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3e9ef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top sights in and around Cusco \u2013 What should be on your itinerary?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-740a587 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"740a587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plaza de Armas &amp; historische Innenstadt<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-993ef4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"993ef4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city. Flanked by the cathedral and colonial arcades, it is the starting point for visits to many churches, museums and restaurants. As you walk around, you will notice the different layers of history. First, the Inca foundations, then the Spanish buildings. The plaza is also often used for local festivals and markets.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff8747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff8747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7744a4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7744a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once adorned with gold plates, the Qoricancha was the most important sanctuary in the Inca Empire. Today, visitors can explore the mighty Inca walls of the complex alongside the colonial church of Santo Domingo, which is a vivid example of the fusion of Inca and colonial architecture. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30e7e67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30e7e67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mercado Central de San Pedro<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8d624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd8d624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Visitors can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and cheese, and traditional medicinal herbs here, as well as freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, soups, and typical dishes such as ceviche and chicharr\u00f3n. There are also stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs and local specialities. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db95a1f gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"db95a1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-19825 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"db95a1f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Qoricancha\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTEwLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImRiOTVhMWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Qoricancha\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19810\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-10-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19810'>\n\t\t\t\tQoricancha\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"db95a1f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Mercado Central de San Pedro\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTExLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImRiOTVhMWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Mercado Central de San Pedro\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19811\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-11-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19811'>\n\t\t\t\tMercado Central de San Pedro\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"db95a1f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Plaza de Armas\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTE0LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImRiOTVhMWYifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Plaza de Armas\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19812\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-14-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-19812'>\n\t\t\t\tPlaza de Armas\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4062c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4062c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b74911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b74911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The massive, perfectly constructed dry stone walls of Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, on a hill north of the city, are technically and visually impressive. Visitors can enjoy not only the history, but also magnificent views over Cusco. Sacsayhuam\u00e1n is also the venue for the annual Inti Raymi celebration.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-074bd71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"074bd71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">San Blas &amp; das K\u00fcnstler- und Handwerksviertel<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a49963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a49963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>San Blas is a winding neighbourhood full of small galleries and workshops with a relaxed caf\u00e9 atmosphere. It is ideal for strolling, buying souvenirs and shopping for artisan goods. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcaf64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fcaf64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hatun Rumiyoc &amp; the 12-cornered stone<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb09676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb09676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This narrow alleyway is home to one of the most famous examples of Inca stonework: the &#8217;12-cornered stone&#8217;. This precisely fitted monolith symbolises the mastery of Inca architecture and is a popular photo opportunity. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a37c9 gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"26a37c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-19825 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"26a37c9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Iglesia de la Compan\u00eda de Jes\u00fas\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTguanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMjZhMzdjOSJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Iglesia de la Compan\u00eda de Jes\u00fas\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-19813\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-8-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-19813'>\n\t\t\t\tIglesia de la Compan\u00eda de Jes\u00fas\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"26a37c9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"San Blas neighbourhood\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMjZhMzdjOSJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"San Blas neighbourhood\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-19814\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-4-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-19814'>\n\t\t\t\tSan Blas neighbourhood\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"26a37c9\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Hatun Rumiyoc\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTEzLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjI2YTM3YzkifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hatun Rumiyoc\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-19815\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-13-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-19815'>\n\t\t\t\tHatun Rumiyoc\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5371a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c5371a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cristo Blanco<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b00dad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b00dad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This eight-metre-high monument of Christ was erected above the city in 1945 and offers impressive panoramic views of Cusco and the surrounding valleys.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf8671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cf8671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Museo Inka &amp; other museums<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd6b92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dd6b92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To learn more about Inca history, we recommend visiting the Museo Inca (also known as the Casa del Almirante). Artefacts, textiles and ceramics help visitors to understand the city&#8217;s history. There are also special museums that are worth visiting, depending on your interests.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afea361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"afea361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day trips: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264e1e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"264e1e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Sacred Valley is an absolute must-see, with everything from the market in Pisac to the agricultural laboratories of Moray, the salt terraces of Maras and the lively fortress of Ollantaytambo within easy reach, conveying the vibrant rural heritage of the Andes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a774d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a774d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Machu Picchu: The destination, but not in the city<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a02062f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a02062f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although it is not located in Cusco, Machu Picchu is the main attraction for excursions. Tickets and access are strictly regulated (with online sales via the state platform), so advance booking is essential. Cusco remains the usual starting point for those arriving by train or bus, and is the departure point for trekking routes such as the Inca Trail.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd836fa gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"fd836fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-19825 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fd836fa\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Moray\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-9-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-19316'>\n\t\t\t\tMoray\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fd836fa\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Ollantaytambo\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg4MTEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL29sbGFudGF5dGFtYm8tNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmZDgzNmZhIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Ollantaytambo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-18811\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ollantaytambo-5-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-18811'>\n\t\t\t\tOllantaytambo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fd836fa\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Salineras de Maras\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTkzMTksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMTFcL3NhY3JlZF92YWxsZXktNC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmZDgzNmZhIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Salineras de Maras\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-19319\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sacred_valley-4-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-19319'>\n\t\t\t\tSalineras de Maras\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fd836fa\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Machu Picchu\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTg4OTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDlcL21hY2h1X3BpY2NodS05LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImZkODM2ZmEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Machu Picchu\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-18890\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/machu_picchu-9-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-18890'>\n\t\t\t\tMachu Picchu\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d70f30 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d70f30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb35d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb35d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best caf\u00e9s and restaurants in Cusco<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-617d420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"617d420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Green Point: Green Point has been a staple of vegetarian and vegan cuisine in Cusco for years. It offers creative dishes, modern presentation and has a loyal following. <\/li><li>Morena Peruvian Kitchen: Morena offers modern reinterpretations of traditional Peruvian cuisine in an appealing ambience and is well suited for guests who appreciate regional flavours with upscale presentation. It is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city centre. <\/li><li>New Garden: A highly praised small restaurant with a varied menu (including vegetarian options). Reviews emphasise fresh ingredients, friendly service and good value for money. It is ideal for relaxed evenings.  <\/li><li>Paddy&#8217;s Irish Pub: Paddy&#8217;s is a well-known spot for beer, international atmosphere and occasional live music, located right on the Plaza de Armas. It&#8217;s touristy, but reliable. <\/li><li>Carpe Diem: Serves Italian cuisine with fresh pasta and desserts. The restaurant is a popular alternative for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine in Cusco. <\/li><li>Ofrenda Peruvian Healthy Food: This restaurant takes a modern approach to traditional Peruvian cuisine with a focus on healthy, seasonal ingredients. A good destination for light, regional dishes. <\/li><li>Creper\u00eda &amp; Backpacker La Bo\u2019M (San Blas): A charming cr\u00eaperie combined with a hostel in San Blas. It serves sweet and savoury cr\u00eapes and has a relaxed, artistic atmosphere. <\/li><li>Jill\u2019s Cuzco: Popular caf\u00e9\/restaurant for breakfast, brunch and light meals, appreciated for its gluten-free and fresh options. It is friendly for late risers and foodies who like a relaxed, local atmosphere. <\/li><li>Jack\u2019s Caf\u00e9: Legend\u00e4res All-Day-Spot in Cusco, insbesondere bekannt f\u00fcr das reichhaltige Fr\u00fchst\u00fcck und die internationalen Comfort-Food-Gerichte. Es ist bei Langzeitreisenden und all jenen beliebt, die klassische, s\u00e4ttigende Gerichte suchen. <\/li><li>Florencia y Fortunata: A small specialty caf\u00e9 and roastery near the Plaza dedicated to raising the profile of women in the coffee industry, offering specialty coffee from Peru.<\/li><li>Cafeto 109: This small specialty caf\u00e9 near the Plaza de Armas is popular for its good coffee and quick breakfasts and snacks for in between meals.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edf81a gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"1edf81a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-19825 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1edf81a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Morena Peruvian Kitchen\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk4MTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDFcL2N1c2NvLTEyLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjFlZGY4MWEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Morena Peruvian Kitchen\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-19816\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cusco-12-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-19816'>\n\t\t\t\tMorena Peruvian Kitchen\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1edf81a\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Creper\u00eda &amp; 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With its unique blend of Inca history, colonial heritage, vibrant culture, and a culinary scene ranging from street food to fine dining, it provides every traveller with unforgettable experiences. From strolling through the San Pedro Market to gazing out over the sea of lights from Cristo Blanco, Cusco authentically connects the past and the present. Those who take the time to explore the city at a leisurely pace will understand why it is considered by many visitors to be the most magical place in the Andes.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ein magischer Mix aus Inka-Erbe, kolonialer Architektur, dynamischer Gastronomie und atemberaubender Hochgebirgsnatur: Cusco ist mehr als nur das Tor zu Machu Picchu \u2013 die Stadt selbst ist eine Reise wert. Location &amp; climate: Where exactly is Cusco and what does that mean for travellers? 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