Peru

Cusco

Cusco plaza de armas
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dates of Stay

August 26, 2025

Travel series

Peru Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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Hotels we stayed in

  • Hotel Prisma Cusco

    Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Prisma Cusco in Cusco offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and soundproofing. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a traditional restaurant serving Peruvian, pizza, and local cuisines. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient…

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    Bedroom with wooden headboard window

Things to do

  • Recommended

    Wall display about Inca corn

    Parwa Community Restaurant

    A community-run kitchen serving farm-to-table meals that fund local schools and small businesses.

  • Person making adobe bricks outdoors

    Cuyo Chico Community

    Learn how local families make traditional adobe bricks and clay ceramics overlooking the Pisac Ruins.

  • Women weaving textiles outdoors

    Ccaccallo Women’s Weaving Coop

    Watch local women turn raw wool into colorful textiles using traditional hand-weaving techniques.

  • Large statue of Jesus Christ

    Cristo Blanco

    A large white statue on a hill offering free views of the city.

  • Map of local Peruvian farmers

    Nuna Raymi

    A Cusco restaurant serving traditional organic dishes sourced directly from local farmers and seed guardians.

  • Narrow street with potted plants

    Calle Siete Borreguitos

    Narrow colonial street with white walls and blue doors leading to an old stone aqueduct.

  • Person with arms raised overlooking city

    Mirador de San Cristobal

    A high viewpoint featuring a colonial church built on Inca foundations overlooking Cusco.

  • Busy indoor market with clothing

    Mercado Central de San Pedro

    A busy local market offering fresh food, household goods, and affordable meals in central Cusco.

  • Two bottles on windowsill overlooking plaza

    Mechita Grill

    A casual spot near the main square serving traditional Andean grilled meats and local specialties.

  • Recommended

    Ornate fountain with statue top

    Plaza de Armas

    A historic high-altitude square featuring Spanish colonial buildings constructed over ancient Inca stone foundations.

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