Created by LenR on July 27, 2009
- The imperial city of Cusco has become one of the world’s great travel destinations. The city has stood for nine centuries and was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Unfortunately, many of the Inca masterpieces were looted and destroyed by the Spanish but the city still has much interest.
- 3 reviews
- 2 Stories
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Created by LenR on July 13, 2009
- The dynamic and historic city of Cusco, Peru is located at an altitude of around 11,000 feet in the heart of the Andes mountains. Cusco is the famed capital of the ancient Inca Empire, and it has drawn travellers for 100s of years. The city is a World Heritage Site.
Created by seis on March 29, 2007
- This was an adventure travel trip that included seven friends on a trip of a lifetime.
Created by travellingdave on January 11, 2007
- Three days in this brilliantly historic part of Peru, including the requisite visit to Machu Picchu.
Created by Shady Ady on October 21, 2006
- A look at some of the Inca ruins and sites of interest located in and around the glorious city of Cusco.
Created by aardwhite on September 8, 2006
- Where almost everybody on the Inca Trail goes before to acclimatise to altitude, Cusco is both full of backpackers, yet relentlessly, typically South American.
Created by Liam Hetherington on August 9, 2006
- A truly cosmopolitan city. In Cusco, Spanish colonial churches sit atop ancient Incan stonework. Now backpackers from across the world are drawn by its history.
Created by lashr1999 on May 21, 2006
- It is easy to see why Cusco is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a beautiful city in South America, with aesthetic and cultural appeal. It has a history of Incan legends that fascinate many.
Created by lashr1999 on May 19, 2006
- It is easy to see why Cusco is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a beautiful city in South America, with aesthetic and cultural appeal. It has a history of Incan legends that fascinate many.
- 3 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 19 photos
Created by fallschirmhosen on April 26, 2005
- It's been one of my lifelong dreams to visit Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This past March, I finally got the opportunity to do just that, along with a million other amazing things in Peru.
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Cusco
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