Holy Week in Cusco is one of the most deeply felt religious celebrations in Peru. For seven days, the city brings together large ...
The Coca Leaf: The Sacred Plant of the Incas in Cusco and Machu Picchu
In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the coca leaf (Erythroxylum coca) is much more than a plant: it is a living symbol of the ...
8 Viewpoints in Cusco to Photograph the City at Sunset
Cusco is best appreciated from above. The red-tiled rooftops, the towers of colonial churches, and the hills surrounding the ...
Sapantiana Aqueduct: History and How to Get There in Cusco
The Sapantiana Aqueduct is a colonial hydraulic structure built between the 17th and 18th centuries in the city of Cusco. It is ...
How to Get to Quelccaya Glacier and the Best Time to Visit
To reach the Quelccaya Glacier, you must travel approximately 4 to 5 hours by road from Cusco to the community of Phinaya and, ...
Pikillacta (Pikillaqta) in Cusco: Guide to the Wari City in the Southern Valley
Pikillacta, also spelled Pikillaqta, is an ancient city built by the Wari culture between AD 600 and 1000, centuries before the ...
