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Visiting Cusco, Peru


Dig into the archaeological wonders of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire. Incan majesty and Andean Baroque exist side by side in the Peruvian city's stone streets, epitomized by the... more » Dig into the archaeological wonders of Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire. Incan majesty and Andean Baroque exist side by side in the Peruvian city's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. Just outside the city are the imposing walls of the Sacsayhuam‡n fortress. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, extraordinary makers of textiles and vibrant summer festivals add to its natural charms. « less
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Jul
64°F 17°C
33°F 0°C
Aug
65°F 18°C
36°F 2°C
Sep
67°F 19°C
40°F 4°C
Oct
67°F 19°C
43°F 6°C
Nov
68°F 20°C
44°F 6°C
Dec
66°F 18°C
45°F 7°C
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Traveler Reviews

El Balcon Hostal

4 of 5 stars
Huntington Beach, California
Jul 15, 2009

Located opposite side of square from san blas - less touristy - 5 minute walk from square. Paid $70USD per night in July 2009. Was nice clean place. Nothing special, just a cut above...more

Hotel Torre Dorada

5 of 5 stars
Hong Kong
Jul 15, 2009

I agree with the previous review about how big the beds were! I didn't understand the negative reviews about how small the beds and the rooms were. Ours obviously wasn't. It was a great place to...more

The Green House Peru

Jul 14, 2009

We travelled throughout Peru for a month, so stayed in many places. The Green House was a spectacular haven. We were there for several days and everyday was a delight. Gabriel and Brian became...more

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