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5-Day Adventure in Cusco: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

Daniel Arruda Vasseur

16 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey in Cusco, Peru, exploring ancient archaeological sites, savoring delicious cuisine, and immersing yourself in the rich Inca heritage.

Trip to Cusco

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Viator

Day 1

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$14

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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$6

12 - 18 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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$3

2 - 3 min

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Justina

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

2 - 3 min

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Prasada Vegi Food

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 2

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$16

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$ 1

Monumento Inca Pachacutec

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

5 - 6 min

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Tupac Amaru Square

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Limacpampa

Storied square & popular hangout spot with stone seating & a monument to the city's founders.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Sepia Club Café

Coffee, Peruvian, Veggie, Italian

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$7

2 - 3 min

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Anka Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 3

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$17

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$ 1

Tambomachay

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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La Casona del Inka

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

13 - 16 min

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Quinta Eulalia

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 4

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$18

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$ 1

Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

22 - 27 min

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Cuzco Main Square

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Cappuccino Cusco Cafe

The Best Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

2 - 3 min

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Inka Grill

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 5

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$14

Inka Museum

Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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Plaza Kusipata

Tree-lined square with a fountain, plus cafes & museums of art & history in the surrounding arcades.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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El Cuadro

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

1 - 2 min

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Tikay Café & Pizzería

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Budget breakdown: $78 In total

Activities & Food:$77

Transport:$2