Cheap Cuzco Vacation Packages
Often spelled as Cuzco, Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes Mountain Range. Cusco was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th century Spanish conquest. UNESCO declared Cusco a World Heritage Site in 1983. Along with boasting historical significance, Cusco is also a major tourist destination, hosting nearly 2 million visitors a year. Cusco also features nature’s beauty at its best!
Places of Interest in Cuzco
Plaza de Armas
Dominated by the splendid Cathedral, this lovely square is known to be the heart of Cusco and is distinguished by colonial arcades, covered walkways, plethora of shops, travel agencies, and restaurants.
Cathedral de San Francisco
Cathedral de San Francisco is also known as Cusco Cathedral. This cathedral is a major repository of country’s colonial art. It holds several archeological relics and artifacts, including silver, gold, and renowned supper painting of Peru. Cathedral de San Francisco features beautiful interiors. However, visitors are not allowed to carry cameras inside.
Historic Walls and Masonary
The ancient Historic Walls built 500 years ago are major highlights of tour to Cusco. The stones are smartly locked together to perfection. This interlocking system is the reason the Historic Walls have survived through several earthquakes over the years.
Sacsayhuaman
Saksaywaman was an Incan fortress, located on the hill overlooking the city of Cusco. This fortress is significant to the protection and control of Cusco. The size of the stones at this spectacular fort is remarkable, many are larger than a car and the biggest is likely to weigh around 200 tons.