This 17th-century church is located on the site of Koricancha (The Temple of the Sun), the major Inca temple of Cusco whose walls in Inca times were lined with nearly 700 solid-gold sheets weighing more than four pounds a piece.

PeruRail links most of the tourist highlights of the Andes in Peru and is undoubtedly the most spectacular way to discover the ancient land of the Incas, taking you through scenery of outstanding beauty and to places almost inaccessible by any other means. The service runs between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu and Puno (Lake Titicaca). There are four different train services, the Backpacker, the Vistadome, the Andean Explorer and the Hiram Bingham.

               The pre-Columbian art museum in Cusco is very-well located, close to the Plaza de Armas, in the lovely town center. It was founded in 2003. It is housed in an Ancient Inca ceremonial...

This art museum contains a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from Hilario Mendívil, a famous 20th-century religious artist from Peru.

The Andean Explorer runs on the route between Cuzco and Lake Titicaca (Puno) uniting two of Peru's top tourist destinations. Exquisitely decorated in the manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920's, the Andean Explorer boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches. An open-air Observation Bar Car adds to the enjoyment along this beautiful route, and provides the opportunity for magnificent photographs of the scenery.

Dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, this graceful square is considered the heart of Cusco and is characterized by covered walkways, colonial arcades and houses containing numerous shops, restaurants and travel agencies.

The ruin complex of this military fortress is a superb example of Inca architectural skills since it was made of enormous carved limestone boulders (some weighing more than 300 tons each) that were fit together perfectly without the use of mortar.

Cusco Thru the Backdoor. Get the Cusco Experience Most Travelers Miss!What you will see: * Naked Guinea Pigs * San Blas arts district * Plaza de Armas * San Pedro Market * El Paraiso shopping center * Much more!What you will learn about: * How to select your tours of Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley * What to buy and where to buy it - wholesale shopping for many of the most sought after items * Restaurants - local and foreign * Health and safety tips * Typical foods of Cusco * SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL! * Cusco nightlife - eat, drink, boogie! * Loads of practical information * Great photo opportunities. This tour was designed for travelers by a fellow traveler, and is the best way to get started in Cusco. It will save you time, money and insure that you have the most fun!This walking tour begins:9:00 AM and 1:00 PM Every Day at the front door of the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and lasts approximately 3 hours. TOURS CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH ONLY

Kusikay is in its second season, this time the production is called Paukartanpu, inspired in the traditional feast of the Virgen del Carmen which takes place every year in Paucartambo, Cusco  (15th to

This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city.