WHAT TO DO IN 5 DAYS IN CUSCO – PERU .

Location.

The city of Cusco is located in the central and southeastern part of Peru and occupies a large part of the great orographic knot of Vilcanota, known as the “Archaeological Capital of America”. It was the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the viceroyalty of Peru.

How to get there from Lima.

By Plane : There are different airlines that fly to Cusco, LATAM Airlines, JetSmart, the flight duration is approximately 1:20 hours.

By Bus: The trip takes approximately 18 to 24 hours, depending on the bus company you travel with and road conditions.

Plaza de Armas of Cusco – Peru .

Plaza de Armas of Cusco – Peru

Where to Stay:

There are many options for all budgets, 5-star hotels, hostels and Airbnbs.

5 star hotels:

.Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection, Hotel Cusco.

.JW Marriott, The Convent Cusco.

.Monastery, A Belmond, Hotel Cusco.

.Casa Andina Premium, Cusco. etc.

Tips:

You change dollars at a currency exchange office. (best price)

.Do not wear jewelry during your stay.

.Taxi is cheap, within the city approximately 5 to 10 new soles.

If you take it on the street, negotiate the price before getting in.

.In most restaurants they offer a “Menu” they serve a starter, a main course, in some cases desserts, bread and a soft drink, an average value of 15 new soles ($4 US dollars).

.Bring repellent.

.Use a sun hat.

.Wear sunscreen.

Restaurants.

.Yaku Restaurant. On Plaza Regocijo

.Inkazuela. Nazarenas Square.

.Nuna Raymi. Triumph 356.

.il Olivo Tratoria Restaurant. Plateros 365

.Mistura Grill Cusco. Bread Portal 137.

.Urpi Pizzeria.

.Limbus Restobar. c. Pasñapakana 133, Spectacular view, delicious dishes.

Urpi Pizeria, Cusco – Peru .

Limbus Resto Bar , Cusco – Peru.

Typical dishes:

Chiri Uchu : typical dish of Cusco. It is made up of the following products:

.Cuy al horno, an Andean rodent cooked whole

.Boiled Chicken.

.Sausage.

.Charqui (dehydrated meat).

.Andean Cheese.

.Toasted corn or corn.

.Algae from Andean lakes.

.Fish egg cups

.Rocoto

.Corn flour tortillas.

. Fried Trout :

. Chairo . Andean soup.

. Quinoa Soup :

. Baked guinea pig :

. Mushroom Kapchi : Mushroom kapchi is a traditional dish from the gastronomy of Cusco, Peru, which is prepared with wild mushrooms, corn, beans, milk and cheese.

. Cusco Chicharron :

. Corn with cheese: