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Featured - Pirwa Backpacker Colonial Hostal Sweet Daybreak - We are located in San Blas, one of the most picturesque areas of Cusco. Hostal Sweet Daybreak is a special place where you can enjoy Cusco’s beautiful landscapes and culture, where people from all over build friendships and exchange ideas. Casa de la Gringa - Welcome to our laid-back hostel with an amazing view, lovely garden, spacious, beautiful rooms and a great location. Enjoy the colorful art and relaxing, positive atmosphere at Casa de la Gringa! Flying Dog Hostel Cusco - A cozy and beautiful hostel full of colors with a friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere! Flying Dog has a great bar and a fully equipped brand-new kitchen. Stay with us for luxiourous accommodations at budget prices! casa de la gringa 2 - Great location in San Blas. Cozy, small quiet colorful hostel with great people.
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Cusco, Peru |
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| Official Language: |
Spanish |
| Other Languages: |
Quechua |
| Population: |
28,700,000 |
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| Currency: |
Nuevo Sol (S/) |
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220V, 60Hz   |
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| Province: |
Cusco |
| Location: |
Latitude: 1330S
Longitude: 7158W
Altitude: 3 |
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medium |
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| Local Time: |
GMT-5
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| Dialing Code: |
51 84 |
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| Population: |
300,000 |
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| Main Tourist Attractions: |
 For some culture, visit the Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo, with Contemporary Art exhibitions.
Climb up the cylindrical base of the Monumento Pachacuteq, a 22-meter-high statue of the Inca warrior King Pachacuteq. The climb is fun, but views from the top are disappointing due to the monument’s location at the lower part of town.
Stroll around the main square Plaza de Armas, with churches, shops, restaurants, and bars, making it a great place to grab a drink and spend an evening watching the life of the town pass by.
Go see the walls of the town, most of which are still Incan walls, particularly around Plaza de Armas.
Visit some of the many galleries that dot the streets of Cusco. Local artists often do a beautiful job depicting Cusco’s majestic scenery, and prints can often be picked up inexpensively while supporting local talent.
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| When to go: |
The best time to go to Cusco is between June and October, when the sun shines brightly during the day, though temperatures can be quite cold at night, so bring a sweatshirt. Avoid traveling from April to December, when heavy rains will interfere with your time spent in the city.
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There are plenty of cheap and convenient buses from other Peruvian cities such as Lima (24 h), Puno (7 h), Arequipa (10 h), and Nazca (14-16 h), as long as you are not in a hurry. If you ARE in a hurry, and not on a very limited budget, flying is also an option. The Cusco airport is at the edge of the city (3-5 sole taxi ride from Plaza de Armas), and has daily flights from Lima and Arequipa. The cheapest flights to and from Lima are USD 70 one-way, and bad weather often causes delays or cancellations in flight schedules.
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| Visa Information: |
Travelers from the USA, Europe, and Israel, do not need a visa to enter Peru. Some Asian countries do need visas, so check online before planning your trip.
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| Tipping: |
Most restaurants and bars in Peru add a 10% gratuity onto the bill. If the service has been good it is customary to add an additional 10%. Taxis are not tipped, and meters are rare, so make sure to negotiate a fare prior to getting into the cab. Hotel porters expect a tip of $1 per bag.
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Featured - Fast Foot Yajúú! INKA PANAKA - Inka Panaka offers a restaurant and an artgallery in one, with the vision to create a true cultural fusion, where the intimate relation between culinair art and artistic expressions such as music, paintings and poetry..... come together at a cultural Inca World Peru - A perfect combination of nature and culture! This tour adds an Amazon jungle visit to the already popular Inca Empire tour. Explore the pre-Incan ruins of Peru. Featured - Inca World Peru Inka summmits & adventures - Somos una agencia especializada en turismo de aventura como escalada en roca, escalada en hielo, puenting ,camnnyonig y tambien realizamos andinismo y turismo tradicional y selva con mas de 20 años de experiencia en el campo del turismo PERUVIAN HIGHLAND TRAVEL - Peruvian Highland Travel , es una agencia de viajes en Cusco -Perú , que hace de tus viajes un sueño inolvidable |
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