CITY TOUR CUSCO HALF DAY

Cusco or Qosqo in Quechua was the capital of the Inca Empire called Tawantinsuyo.

City tour Cusco, with its beauty and special charm is considered the archaeological capital of South America and a cultural legacy of humanity.With no doubt, Cusco is the most important tourist destination in Peru because of  Machu Picchu. The streets of the city are over flowing with our country’s history. One can observe the different stages of the evolution from ancient times until the Conquest and its consequences.  It also has several old majestic cathedrals and numerous museums to explore.

Cusco is also the cradle of Machu Picchu, a secret and magic citadel and recently named; one of the seven new Wonders of the world, showing the more refined work of Inca genius. At last, Cusco, in addition to the numerous archeological sites to visit, is one of the most auspicious places to do amazing treks, and discover superb landscapes and more.

• In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel proceeding to visit the Imperial City. It is a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. We start the tour at the Convent of Santo Domingo built over the KORICANCHA, which was the Ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You are given plenty of time to enjoy these incredible sites. From there we visit the archaeological site of SACSAYHUAMAN,with its impressive Inca architecture, which dominates the city. Finally, we explore the archaeological sites of Q’ENQO, PUCAPUCARA and TAMBOMACHAY, which are located in the northeast section of the city.  You will return to your hotel in Cusco in the early evening.
• ALTITUDE: 3400m/11200 ft
• CLIMATE: Hot and sunny by day and cold by night
• DRY SEASON: April to October
• RAINY SEASON: November to March.