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Cusco, Peru
Cusco, ancient capital of the Incas, takes you back to the past. Its cultural richness continues to charm visitors, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. |
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| The Sacred Valley of the Incas
In the vicinity of the city of Cusco, there are many Pre-Colonial sites and ruins that have managed to resist years of deterioration and neglect. Wakas (altars), ancient towns, temples and fortresses are the evidence o... [ more ] |
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Modern Cusco pulses to the rhythm of its main activity, tourism. The overwhelming importance of this industry has meant the development of a great diversity in the products and services of this town of 1 million people. Nowadays, there is an adequate... [ more ] |
| Cusco, Mystical City
The city of Cusco is built in the valley of the Huatanay River, in the southern sierra of Peru. "Cusco", from the quechua Qosco, means the "navel of the world", and refers to the fact that this city was long the center of a vast... [ more ] |
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