Cusco tours & vacations

The heart of the Andes

Cradled by the Andes, Cusco is the gateway to high-altitude treks and the legendary Machu Picchu. But there are plenty of reasons to linger a little longer. Catch your breath (no joke, it's way up at 11,152 ft), then wander San Pedro market to snack on ice cream beans, sip purple corn tea and maybe try local delicacies like cuy (guinea pig). Watch Inca history come alive as you explore the maze of alleyways and historic squares, or take a short ride north to connect with the Indigenous communities of the Sacred Valley. Then polish it all off with a Pisco sour at a rooftop bar.

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Trek or train it to Machu Picchu

Whether you hike the hard but oh-so-worth-it Inca Trail or take the scenic train, nothing can prepare you for seeing this Inca citadel in the flesh. Built in the 15th century, historians are still puzzling over its exact purpose and the ruins continue to reveal secrets about the Inca Empire today.

Inca Trail Express

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Connect with Indigenous communities

The Sacred Valley is a living landscape of terraced hills and ancient market towns – but it's the people and their stories that stay with you. Travel to the Huilloc community to get a taste of life in the Andean highlands. Share a home-cooked guinea-pig lunch, join a Pachamama (Mother Earth) blessing ceremony and try your hand at traditional weaving.

Sacred Land of the Incas

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Have lunch at AMA Restaurant

Visit a restaurant making a real difference for women in the Sacred Valley. AMA offers support, training and job opportunities for single mothers without sacrificing time with their children – you might see or hear the kids playing out the back. Listen to stories about the women who work here, learn what inspired the owner and, of course, enjoy some delicious local food.

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Wander the streets of Cusco

You can almost feel the history seeping from Cusco's cobblestone streets. With a local leader to guide you, spend your days strolling past historic mansions, exploring the massive stone blocks of the Inca Sacsayhuaman fortress or sampling artisanal chocolate at the ChocoMuseo. As dusk falls, pull up a chair in a lively plaza and people-watch with a Pisco sour in hand.

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Sacred Land of the Incas