{"id":370,"date":"2018-06-28T02:57:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T02:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=370"},"modified":"2020-05-23T03:04:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T03:04:44","slug":"travel-guide-to-cusco-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"MUST SEE PLACES IN CUSCO, PERU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-376 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7327-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7327.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7327.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7327.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7327.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Colorful. Captivating.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Breathtaking. Cusco is a city<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> where the past forms part of the present. <span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before visiting Machu Picchu, you will start in Cusco because it is the beginning of your journey for any trains, or treks you\u2019ll want to take to discover the lost land of the Incas.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Cusco is so much more than a \u201cconnection point\u201d, or a place to take time to adjust to the altitude. Most backpackers or vacationers make the mistake of flying into Cusco and staying only a day &#8211; then turning around and making the journey up to Machu Picchu without giving Cusco the time it deserves. Don\u2019t skip Cusco! It\u2019s a place filled with Incan<\/span><span class=\"s3\"> history and Peruvian cuisine <\/span><span class=\"s1\">that<\/span> <span class=\"s3\">you won\u2019t want to miss out on!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exploring the city of Cusco was one of my favorite memories of Peru. H<\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">ere are my experiences and tips and tricks I recommend to make your time unforgettable.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-392 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7637.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"MUST SEE PLACES IN CUSCO, PERU\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7637.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7637.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7637.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7637.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1532 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"MUST SEE PLACES IN CUSCO, PERU\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1347.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7345.jpg?resize=1291%2C860&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"MUST SEE PLACES IN CUSCO, PERU\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7345.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7345.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#When_to_Visit_Cusco\" >When to Visit Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Cusco_Altitude_Tips\" >Cusco Altitude Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Tips_to_Avoid_Altitude_Sickness_in_Cusco\" >Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#What_to_Wear_in_Cusco\" >What to Wear in Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Must_See_Places_in_Cusco\" >Must See Places in Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Plaza_de_Armas\" >Plaza de Armas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Stroll_Through_San_Blas\" >Stroll Through San Blas\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#San_Pedro_Market\" >San Pedro Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Where_to_Eat_and_Drink_in_Cusco\" >Where to Eat and Drink in Cusco<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Morena_Peruvian_Kitchen\" >Morena Peruvian Kitchen $$<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Pachapapa\" >Pachapapa $$<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Take_a_Peruvian_Cooking_Class\" >Take a Peruvian Cooking Class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Rooftop_Drinks_at_Limbus_Resto_Bar\" >Rooftop Drinks at Limbus Resto Bar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Best_Trips_from_Cusco\" >Best Trips from Cusco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Experience_Machu_Picchu\" >Experience Machu Picchu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Hike_to_Rainbow_Mountain\" >Hike to Rainbow Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#ATV_in_the_Sacred_Valley\" >ATV in the Sacred Valley\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Sip_Wine_and_Paint\" >Sip Wine and Paint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Cusco_Travel_Tips\" >Cusco Travel Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Arriving_to_the_Cusco_Airport\" >Arriving to the Cusco Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Currency\" >Currency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/travel-guide-to-cusco-peru\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Cusco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">When to Visit Cusco<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">You\u2019ll see the <strong>best weather in Cusco from June to mid-September<\/strong>. Avoid the months of November-March as they typically experience heavier rain<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>It is important to know that while Machu Picchu is open year-round, the Inca trail closes during the month of February for maintenance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip:\u00a0 Visit Cusco right before peak season around mid-May, or toward the later part of September, for better hotel deals, and less crowds. We had beautiful weather the last week of May. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cusco_Altitude_Tips\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cusco Altitude Tips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Did you know that<strong> Cusco is higher in elevation than Machu Picchu<\/strong>? The city of Cusco is 11,200 ft (3,400 meters) and Machu Picchu is 7,800 ft (2400m).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">When you first get to Cusco it\u2019s key to understand that you\u2019re going to need to give your body time to rest and adjust to the altitude.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you acclimatize in Cusco, then you\u2019ll be ready for Machu Picchu in no time!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-393\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-393 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7657.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Must See Places in Cusco\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7657.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7657.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7657.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7657.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raw coca leaves that work wonders for altitude sickness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Avoid_Altitude_Sickness_in_Cusco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tips to Avoid Altitude Sickness in Cusco<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Take it easy and walk slowly, don\u2019t try to hike or run. Avoid drinking alcohol on your first day. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">On your arrival day try to eat very lightly, avoid meats and other heavy meals. Peruvian soup and bread are the best options!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Drink plenty of water since the altitude dehydrates <\/span><span class=\"s3\">your body. Convenience<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">stores in Cusco sell large bottles of water for very cheap. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Try a cup of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coca_tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s4\"><i>mate de coca<\/i><\/span><\/a>, an herbal tea made from\u00a0raw coca leaves that\u00a0many believe helps alleviate <\/span><span class=\"s3\">the<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">altitude\u2019s affect on\u00a0the\u00a0body. (Don\u2019t worry, coca leaves are relatively harmless and produce a tea that\u2019s about as stimulating as\u00a0a cup of coffee.)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Wear_in_Cusco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What to Wear in Cusco<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Because of its high altitude<\/span><span class=\"s2\">,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> Cusco temperatures drop as low <\/span><span class=\"s2\">30 degrees celsius<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0and <\/span><span class=\"s2\">40\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> at night year round. <strong>Warm clothes for the evenings are necessary<\/strong>! During the day<\/span><span class=\"s2\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> it will warm up by at least 30 degrees. Dress in layers, and don\u2019t forget your sunglasses.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must_See_Places_in_Cusco\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Must See Places in Cusco<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plaza_de_Armas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Plaza de Armas<\/span> <\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">The Plaza de Armas is in the heart of Cusco. In Inca<\/span><span class=\"s2\">n<\/span> <span class=\"s2\">t<\/span><span class=\"s1\">imes Plaza de Armas was the main location used for festivals and ceremonies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>In the middle of the plaza is a statue of the Inca ruler Pachac\u00fatec. Today, Plaza de Armas is still a central location in Cusco and you can always find alpacas and baby goats roaming around for a photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7698-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7698.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7698.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7698.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7698.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-394\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-394 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7334.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7334.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7334.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7334.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7334.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How cute are these baby goats?!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroll_Through_San_Blas\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Stroll Through San Blas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Get lost through the winding cobblestone neighborhood of San Blas in Cusco\u2019s bohemian district. Here you\u2019ll find some of the best artisan markets, locally owned bakeries, and Peruvian coffee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">San Blas <\/span><span class=\"s2\">contains<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">some of the most beautiful streets in Cusco. Take time to appreciate its beauty and see if you can find the famous 12-angled stone walls.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5322.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Must See Places in Cusco\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5322.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5322.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5322.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5322.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Pedro_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">San Pedro Market<\/span> <\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Spend a morning walking through San Pedro Market. There&#8217;s nothing like experiencing all the colors, sights, and smells of a bustling Peruvian market early in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here you\u2019ll find different types of local produce including the large variety of potatoes and colorful Peruvian corn. Take a seat at one of the several juice stands offering fresh squeezed juices from local fruits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: If you order a juice, be sure to ask for your juice to made with bottled water. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s2\">The San Pedro Market is also the place to find the <strong>best prices on souvenirs<\/strong>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>You\u2019ll find a wide selection of hats, trinkets and other colorful accessories you <\/span><span class=\"s4\">will be seeing everywhere throughout your stay in Cusco, and for a reasonable price here at the market. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Market Hours: Monday to Sunday 9.00 to 18.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-381 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7646-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7646.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7646.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7646.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7646.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_and_Drink_in_Cusco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Where to Eat and Drink in Cusco<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morena_Peruvian_Kitchen\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/morenaperuviankitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morena Peruvian Kitchen<\/a><\/span> $$<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Just two blocks up from Plaza de Armas, Morena\u2019s Peruvian Kitchen was <strong>my favorite restaurant in Cusco<\/strong> for their innovative twist on classic Peruvian dishes and drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Part of the fun of this restaurant is how it\u2019s decorated! Morena\u2019s has a rustic decor with wicker chairs topped with colorful pillows. The service was friendly, and they love to go the extra mile on the presentation of their food and drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-383 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Morena Peruvian Kitchen\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5291.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-384\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-384 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5290-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5290-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5290-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5290-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5290-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mixto Anticuchera a blend of grilled fresh fish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-386 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5247.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5247.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5247.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5247.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5247.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">I highly recommend trying their Sopa Criollo, or if you\u2019re hungrier their Mixto Anticuchera. Their Pisco Sours cocktails were excellent! Pisco Sours are a iconic Peruvian cocktail you need to try! Morena&#8217;s has several different variations of pisco cocktails to choose from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sopa Criollo is a classic Peruvian soup with beef and noodles topped with an egg. The fresh oregano and other spices really compliment one another. Sopa Criollo and a fresh smoothie make a perfect pairing for combating the altitude the first night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you like seafood Mixto Anticuchera is a blend of grilled fresh fish that comes out sizzling on a skillet. The real highlight of the dish were the big chunks of Andean corn and potatoes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location<b>: <\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/morenaperuviankitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MORENA PERUVIAN KITCHEN<\/a> | 348-B Calle Plateros Cusco<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours: Every day from\u00a012PM \u2013 10PM<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pachapapa\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g294314-d1076636-Reviews-Pachapapa-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pachapapa<\/a><\/span> $$<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Pachapapa is one of the <strong>best restaurants for two local dishes<\/strong> known to Cusco<\/span> <span class=\"s3\">&#8211; guinea pig (cuy) and alpaca.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Be prepared to wait around an hour for the guinea pig to cook<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>in Pachapapa\u2019s brick oven. The guinea pig is served to you whole and then the waiters will take it back and cut it into separate servings for you. The sight of a whole cooked guinea pig can be unsettling, and if you&#8217;re uncomfortable with it you can always request the whole guinea pig not be brought to your table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-395\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-395 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5405.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pachapapa Cusco \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5405.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5405.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5405.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5405.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alpaca Skewers at Pachapapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s3\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I didn\u2019t try the guinea pig, but I can say t<\/span>he alpaca meat at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18.6667px;\">Pachapapa<\/span><span class=\"s3\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0was delicious! Did you know that Alpaca meat<\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> is also very low in fat and has the lowest cholesterol of any meat? Perfect excuse for seconds -or at least it was my excuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g294314-d1076636-Reviews-Pachapapa-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pachapapa<\/a> | Plazoleta San Blas 120, Cusco, Peru<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Peruvian_Cooking_Class\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294316-d6485035-Reviews-Peruvian_Cooking_Class-Lima_Lima_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a Peruvian Cooking Class<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">I love recommending <\/span><span class=\"s2\">that travelers take a cooking class when they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> somewhere new. Cooking in a new country let\u2019s you discover ingredients you\u2019ve never heard of, and create a dish that\u2019s special to that culture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-387 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fullsizeoutput_50d2-2-1440x1080.jpg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fullsizeoutput_50d2-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fullsizeoutput_50d2-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fullsizeoutput_50d2-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/fullsizeoutput_50d2-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294316-d6485035-Reviews-Peruvian_Cooking_Class-Lima_Lima_Region.html\">Peruvian Cooking Classes<\/a> in Cusco for their friendly chefs who guide you through every step of the process, including a guided tour of San Blas Market to help you prepare your three course Peruvian meal. My favorite part of this class was the chance to make Peru\u2019s famous cocktail a pisco sour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5880.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Peruvian Cooking Class\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5880.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5880.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5880.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5880.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/peruviancookingclasses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peruvian Cooking Classes<\/a> | 283 San Juan de Dios, Cusco <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cost: $45 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rooftop_Drinks_at_Limbus_Resto_Bar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g294314-d6161545-Reviews-Limbus_Resto_Bar-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Rooftop Drinks at Limbus Resto Bar\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-389\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-389 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7348.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Limbus Resto Bar\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7348.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7348.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7348.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_7348.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the Top of Limbus Resto Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The view at this bar is one you can&#8217;t miss! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g294314-d6161545-Reviews-Limbus_Resto_Bar-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\">Limbus Resto Bar<\/a> is located in San Blas and overlooks all of Cusco. It will take your breath away &#8211; and that includes the hike up to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Come around an hour before sunset to snag a balcony table. Sip on a pisco sour and soak in the view of Cusco below you. A Pisco Sour is Peru&#8217;s National drink and is made using Pisco brandy, lemons, sugar water, egg whites, ice and finished with bitters, or a dash of cinnamon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-390 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5365.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5365.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5365.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5365.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/IMG_5365.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Location: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.limbusrestobar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Limbus Resto Bar<\/a> | Pasnapakana 133 | Cusco, Peru<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Trips_from_Cusco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Best Trips from Cusco <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_Machu_Picchu\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Experience Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It&#8217;s nearly impossible to visit Peru without making the journey to every traveler&#8217;s dream &#8211; Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu does require advanced planning. It&#8217;s important to do research when it comes to choosing a trekking company. The quality of trekking company you chose can really make or break your trip.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-468 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C858&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Chullo hat\" width=\"1291\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C957&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?resize=800%2C532&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7866-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eabfb9; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/machu-picchu-travel\/\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Click here for my full Ultimate Machu Picchu Travel Guide filled with tips including my recommendation for the best trekking company!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_to_Rainbow_Mountain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Hike to Rainbow Mountain<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Thanks to the growth of Instagram, Rainbow Mountain has exploded in popularity since 2016. The landscape is absolutely beautiful. Its famous striped colors are even brighter in the sunshine. The colors in the mountain are created from weathering and mineral deposits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1528 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1341.jpg?resize=1291%2C938&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rainbow Mountain Peru\" width=\"1291\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1341.jpg?resize=1440%2C1046&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1341.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1341.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1524 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Must See Places in Cusco\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1343.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1342.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A trip to Rainbow Mountain will take the full day with typical very early morning pickups (around 4 a.m.) and around 6 hours of driving. I would <strong>strongly avoid going if the weather has any rain<\/strong> in the forecast. If the weather conditions aren&#8217;t favorable the trail will be muddy, and the colors on the mountain won&#8217;t be as vibrant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Lastly, the <strong>altitude here is intense<\/strong> and not to be taken lightly. The hike up isn&#8217;t very long, but you&#8217;ll start at 15,000 feet and end at 17,00 feet. If you&#8217;re worried about the trek up you can rent a horse for only $25 that will take you a majority of the way up. The altitude is so thin at the top you&#8217;re only recommend to stay 20-30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I wouldn&#8217;t recommend the tour company I went with &#8211; not terrible, but nothing special. Based on traveller reviews and price, I&#8217;d recommend <a id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1589560238726_1476\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cusco-l359\/from-cusco-full-day-rainbow-mountain-trek-t116854\/?partner_id=2A6MSUC&amp;placement=%22other%22&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;utm_source=along_dusty_roads_ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this full-day tour<\/a> for $31.50.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ATV_in_the_Sacred_Valley\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">ATV in the Sacred Valley\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I love renting an ATV on a trip it&#8217;s a much better experience compared to a crowded tour van. Riding on a quad bike through the Sacred Valley is a must-do experience for any adventure seeking traveler!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1537\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1537 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cusco Moto Tours Peru\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1355.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Highly Recommend Cusco Moto Tours!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On this tour you&#8217;ll stop by Moray and Maras two must see sights in the Sacred Valley. Moray, is an impressive Incan ruin used for agricultural and experimentation purposes (it looks similar to crop circles!)\u00a0 Maras, is a salt mine that&#8217;s still active today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1519\" style=\"width: 1365px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1334.jpg?resize=1291%2C1937&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Must See Places in Cusco\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1334.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1334.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1334.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1334.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1521\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maras \" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1335.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maras Salt Flats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294314-d6982732-Reviews-Cusco_Moto_Tour_Peru-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html\">Cusco Moto Tours Peru!<\/a> Our guides were friendly and patient with taking pictures of us!\u00a0 A 5 hour Scared Valley ATV tour was $85 per person for on your own quad bike. You can book your tour <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuscomototourperu.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sip_Wine_and_Paint\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sip Wine and Paint<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">On all my travels I&#8217;ve never seen an experience quite like this! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g294314-d7712309-Reviews-Carnaval_Wine_Painting-Cusco_Cusco_Region.html#REVIEWS\">Carnaval Wine and Painting<\/a> let&#8217;s you sip South American wines\u00a0 while painting the beautiful Sacred Valley. You&#8217;ll be met by the owner, Mariagracia, who will lead you step by step to create your own watercolor piece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1541 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Must See Places in Cusco\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1351.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1354.jpg?resize=1291%2C1937&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carnaval Wine and Painting\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1354.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1354.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1354.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1354.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1540 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carnaval Wine and Painting\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/img_1352.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It&#8217;s a true hidden gem and must do when you&#8217;re in Cusco!! Mariagracia was so kind, and the painting session couldn&#8217;t have been more perfect. The <strong>picnic set-up of local red and white wine, cheese, nuts, and homemade bread<\/strong> adds a welcoming touch. Mariagracia thinks of everything and she&#8217;ll even have a mini poster tube that you can roll your painting inside that makes it easy to travel. You can book the tour <a href=\"https:\/\/carnavalpaint.com\/packages\/\">here<\/a>. It also includes transportation from Cusco to the Sacred Valley!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cusco_Travel_Tips\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cusco Travel Tips<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_to_the_Cusco_Airport\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Arriving to the Cusco Airport<\/span> <\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">The city center of Cusco is around 4 miles from the Velasco Astete Airport (CUZ), but the<\/span><span class=\"s2\">re are no public transportation<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">options to get you there. You\u2019ll need to arrange an airport transfer with your hotel, or take a taxi. Agree to the price of the taxi before you leave, but the cost should be around S.\/ 20 Peruvian Soles<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>($7 USD).<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Currency\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Currency<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">The currency in Peru is the Peruvian Sol, and ATMs are widely available both at the airport and in the city centre. Restaurants and shops love to advertise <\/span><span class=\"s2\">that<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">they take Visa almost everywhere you look. While many places do accept Visa, keep plenty of cash on hand for tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Transportation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">The most popular taxi company is Taxi Turismo Cusco. If you\u2019re hailing one off the street, look for the taxis with<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">signs on the roof, rather than independent, unmarked drivers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll need to confirm the rate before accepting the ride, but generally, a ride within the city centre is about $1.35 USD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Final Thoughts on Cusco <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cusco is a wonderful city with so much to see. I would recommend at least 3-5 days to proper acclimate to the altitude before heading to Machu Picchu. Splurge on a nice hotel to relax your tired muscles and get a good nights sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What did you think of my Cusco travel itinerary? Are you planning a trip to Cusco or have you already been? 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