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Cusco Historic Center

Cusco, Peru
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Ranked #3 of 82 attractions in Cusco
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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UK
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122 reviews 122 reviews
82 attraction reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

There's history-a-plenty in Cusco, built as it is on the old Inca city, with later Spanish development. Best to take a guided tour which includes the outlying Inca sites to get a proper perspective. Choose a half-day one; whole day is overkill.

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Reading, United Kingdom
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10 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Cusco has several beautiful squares filled with churches and fountains that make exploring Cusco a must. Commercialism hasn't reached this city yet and the people of Cusco still sell their wares on the streets. Once you aclimatise then a walk around Cusco and exploring all those golden gilded churches is a must.

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england
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

But get used to the altitude before taking a long walk! Brilliant colonial architecture. Best museum is the one right next to Palacio Nazeraneas - not on the multi ticket but worth spending the money because it will blow you away. Marvellous artifacts beautifully presented.

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Muscat, Oman
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34 reviews 34 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A fantastic setting at 3600 meters filled with cultural relics, wonderful architecture and an exotic people. Cuzco is in the foothills of Machupichu is just as impressive and aw inspiring. One of my favourite cities in the world.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We only stayed in cusco for 2 days, 1 night. We wished we would have stayed at least 2 nights. The old centre has great character, is lively and has beautiful buildings. Ofcourse it is touristy but it still has it's character and local feel. We loved it! Stay at least 2 nights! (and try not to stay in agua... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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4 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This town blends the beautiful Inca traditions with Colonial Spain. The historic centers have been beautifully maintained. The Cathedral is a GEM!

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Sydney, Australia
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38 attraction reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Cusco is a charming tourist city that is the starting point for many Andean adventures. There are many Incan structures to explore, many shops selling the usual tourist stuff. Plenty of nice restaurants and hotels of varying quality.

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Lebanon, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

What any amazing, beautiful city. The historic center is a wonderful place to explore and felt safe! The citizens of Peru were friendly and so welcoming! I loved all the restaurants especially Greens! We stayed at the Novotel and the staff was wonderful and it was so conveniently located to the Plaza de Armas. Loved it!

Santa Marta, Colombia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It's full of tourist and stuff for tourist but on the same side it's just so beautiful... you can feel the magic of the city and the enrgy of the inkas... It's a must do

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Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very beautiful, ancient, charming buildings,,, Good restaurantes, pretty squares... I just loved the Cocoa Museum, the Cocoa tea was so delicious!

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