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5 Days in Cusco: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

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3 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the heart of Cusco, as you uncover hidden archaeological gems, immerse in vibrant markets, and bask in the grandeur of historical landmarks. Join me on this journey of a lifetime!

Trip to Cusco

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Day 1Mystical Ruins and Enigmatic Stones

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$18

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$ 1

Q'enco Archaeological Complex

Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

12 - 17 min

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Twelve Angled Stone

Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

8 - 10 min

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Tupac Amaru Square

Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Divine Serenity and Culinary Delights

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$33

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán

Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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San Pedro Central Market

Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 3Gilded Temples and Majestic Plazas

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$50

Qorikancha

Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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Cusco Cathedral

Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square

Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Ancient Fortresses

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$38

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$ 1

Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary & educational center focused on native animals such as Andean condors & pumas.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex

Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 5Ancient Citadel and Tranquil Retreat

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$63

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Saqsaywaman

Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Tambomachay

This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $202 In total

Activities & Food:$200

Transport:$2