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Shopping at the Markets of Cusco
A market in Cusco, Peru. Photo courtesy of wallygrom via Flickr. The ancient city of Cusco has been a market center since long before the Incas made it their imperial capital. For countless centuries,...
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Maras Salt Pools
Maras Salt Mines. Photo courtesy of 3rdparty! via Flickr. The Incas were the masters of the terrace, carving their steep Andean territory into enormous staircases, where layers of crops could be grown....
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New Year’s Eve in Peru
Fireworks in Peru on New Year’s Eve. Photo courtesy of bayasaa via Flickr. As the clocks strike midnight on December 31st, towns and villages all over Peru come alive with impromptu fireworks displays...
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Qorikancha
Qorikancha. Photo courtesy of David Joshua Jennings. Forming the base of the colonial Church of Santo Domingo in Cusco, the Incan site of Qorikancha, or ‘The Coricancha’, was once the most important...
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Best Day Trips From Cusco
Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of David Jennings. Located in the most important valley to Incan civilization, Cusco is surrounded by beautiful scenery and some of Peru most important tourist sites —...
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Machu Picchu as a Day Trip From Cusco
Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of Shashi Bellamkonda via Flickr. For those short on time, the best way to experience the magnificence of Peru’s premiere historical attractions is to take an all-inclusive...
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How to Get Around in Cusco
Cusco at Night. Photo Courtesy of Janto24. Making your way around in Cusco is pretty straightforward and simple, especially given that many of the city’s best attractions are within walking distance of...
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Trekking to Machu Picchu
Trekking to Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of e.t via Flickr. There’s nothing more satisfying than approaching Machu Picchu on your own two feet. This is why treks to Machu Picchu have become so popular...
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Horseback Riding in Peru
Horseback riding in Peru. Photo courtesy of KP via Flickr. From the Andean Morochucos (Peruvian cowboys) in their wind-battered ponchos and chullos (alpaca wool hats), to the rodeos, horseback parades...
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Day Trips From Cusco
Machu Picchu The city of Cusco is one of the most important cities in the country, and had already been an important location for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. It is...
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7 Peruvian Delicacies for Adventurous Foodies
If you like quinoa, you might be pleased to know you’ll come across plenty of it in Peru where it has been a main staple of the Andean diet for centuries. Beyond the grain, what else is worth trying?...
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