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Cusco

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1054,2252,171

Machu Picchu

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647,1783,8

Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu

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145,309,0

Urubamba

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17,90,15

Pisac

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51,215,2

Ollantaitambo

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70,177,0

Chincheros

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35,88,0

Quillabamba

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7,12,0

Andahuaylillas

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16,51,0

Sicuani

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6,22,0

Paucartambo

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6,12,0

Choquequirao

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15,56,0

Cordillera de Vilcabamba

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7,22,0

Maras

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10,36,0

Mancora

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2,6,0

Lares

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4,7,0

Calca

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2,5,0

Laguna Qoricocha

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0,1,0

Poroy

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Oropesa

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1,20,0

Yucay

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4,8,0

Urubamba

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2,3,0

Moray

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1,8,0

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Con

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In a nutshell

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 Cusco is Cusco and you have to see it! 

 

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Cusco  

Altitude Sickness - Soroche

Altitude Sickness - Soroche, Cusco

 30 Reviews  We flew from Lima at sea level to Puno at 4000 m and were taking Diamox and drinking lots of coca tea. We're both very fit - this is irrelevant with altitude sickness. Don't make the mistake of... 

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Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman, Cusco

 54 Reviews  Saqsayhuaman is the most famous archaeological site around Cusco. It is uncertain when the site was built, but presumably dates back to the period of Inca Pachacuti (1438-1472), who founded the Inca... 

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Main Square

Main Square, Cusco

 30 Reviews  Plaza de Armas has always been the centre of Cusco, but was originally much bigger than today and was surrounded by beautiful Inca palaces and temples. At that time, Plaza de Armas was the scene of... 

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Around Cusco by Taxi

Around Cusco by Taxi, Cusco

 11 Reviews  Taxis: Pay no more than s/. 3 for a taxi ride in the city. s/. 2.5o is the actual rate. Newer, larger cars may try to charge more. It’s difficult to pay the actual rate from the airport. You should... 

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Pisac Market

Pisac Market, Cusco

 6 Reviews  Pisac market is close to the Scared Valley and Sacsaywaman. Many tour buses which go to the Sacred Valley may make stops here as well. Remember that the markets are only open Sunday, Tuesday and... 

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Local Traditions

Local Traditions, Cusco

 11 Reviews  There are little ceramic bulls on all the rooftops in the Sacred Valley. They are supposed to bring good luck, and fertility, to the household. Many roofs had a cross between the bulls. Some roofs... 

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Hotel Monasterio Cusco

 8 Reviews and 614 Opinions  We didnt really think of coming here until we started mapping out a plan of our independant walking... 

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Machu Picchu  

Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu

 33 Reviews  You will have to climb for a very narrow path, it will take you 45 minutes to 1 ½ hour to complete it and you will arrive to a plce where you will see and amazing landscape of Machu Picchu Citadel, it... 

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By Train

By Train, Machu Picchu

 32 Reviews   MACCHU PICCHU The way to get to Macchu Picchu is by "The Expedition Train" from The city of Cuzco This train follows the Urubamaba River along the Urubamamba valley to the small town of "Aguas... 

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Aguas Caliente

Aguas Caliente, Machu Picchu

 11 Reviews  After a long hike going to Machu Picchu, a lot of travelers go to the Aguas Calientes which is a collection of outdoor thermal pools, believed to have curative powers. I walked to the pools for from... 

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Trail Dangers

Trail Dangers, Machu Picchu

 5 Reviews  Being so high above the sea level, most visitors suffer the "altitude sickness". In the first 2-3 days you will feel a little headache and some stomach problems. To fight that is advisable to drink... 

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Markets

Markets, Machu Picchu

 15 Reviews  Have you left for Machu Picchu yet? I'm was hoping someone could get me the contact information (email, or phone number) to a jewelry shop in the town (Aguas Caliente). It's about the 3rd shops on the... 

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Weather Protection

Weather Protection, Machu Picchu

 9 Reviews  You're at about 9500 feet above sea level. The sun is real intense at this level. If you took the pills to fight altitude sickness like I did, that lowers the resistance to fighting off sunburn also.... 

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