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9 Days in Cusco: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Diego Delgado

Diego Delgado

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the ancient city of Cusco, Peru. Discover hidden gems, immerse yourself in rich history, and savor mouthwatering delicacies. Join me on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Cusco

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Day 1Unveiling Cusco's Cultural Treasures
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$67

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$ 1

Kushka Fe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Chocolate Museum
Museum offering chocolate-making workshops along with guided tours, tastings & a cafe.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Inka Museum
Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Cafe Perla
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Museo Casa Concha
Colonial house turned museum for archaeological finds from Machu Picchu, excavation photos & videos.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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CuscoPeru.com
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Pasteleria Basilica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2From Convents to Cathedrals - A Spiritual Exploration
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$98

De Fruta Madre
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Museo y Catacumbas del Convento de San Francisco de Asís de Cusco
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Basilica Menor de la Merced
Ancient, elaborate Catholic church & monastery with fountains, murals & statuary.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Casa Qorikancha
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán
Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Qorikancha
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Sepia Club Café
Coffee, Peruvian, Veggie, Italian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3Culinary Delights and Cultural Immersion
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$79

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$ 2

Antojitos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Tupac Amaru Square
Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Church of the Society of Jesus
Completed in 1765, this stone church features a stunning interior covered in gold leaf.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
16 - 20 min

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Chicharroneria Delicia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
21 - 32 min

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Cusco Planetarium
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
13 - 20 min

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Kusikuy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Unraveling the Mysteries of Saqsaywaman
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$98

Victor Victoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
30 - 45 min

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Saqsaywaman
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
15 - 22 min

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Regional Historical Museum of Cusco
Incan art & excavated finds, plus colonial paintings & Jesuit sculptures in a former writer's home.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Atiq Café
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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La Trattoria de Adriano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5A Gastronomic Adventure in San Pedro Market
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$44

Panaderia pasteleria san pedro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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San Pedro Central Market
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Plaza Kusipata
Tree-lined square with a fountain, plus cafes & museums of art & history in the surrounding arcades.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Cappuccino Cusco Cafe
The Best Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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EKEKOS SAN BLAS -art & COLORS
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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El Meson de Don Tomas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6Textiles, Art, and History - A Creative Expedition
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$93

La Valeriana - Bake shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Traditional Textile Center of Cusco
Craft center with demonstrations of local weaving traditions, plus colorful textiles for sale.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Monasterio de Santa Catalina de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Museo Maximo Laura, Cusco
Small musuem featuring a permanent collection of contemporary Peruvian tapestries, plus exhibitions.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Justina Pizzas Y Vinos
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Palacio Arzobispal del Cuzco
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Justina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
Day 7Ancient Ruins and Artistic Wonders
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$85

Peru Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
16 - 23 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Templo del San Blas
Mid-1500s church featuring an intricate wood pulpit carved in the Spanish Churrigueresque style.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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ARTESANÍAS ASUNTA
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Justina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
1 - 2 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.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Museo de Arte Precolombino
Ancient objects from 1250 B.C.–1532 A.D. on display in a 15th-century building with a cafe.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Senzo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 8Exploring Sacred Sites and Local Delicacies
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$103

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$ 4

Quinta Cuyeria INTI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
45 - 54 min

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Juchuy Coscco
An alpine hike leads to this archaeological site which was once a royal estate of the Inca Empire.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
93 - 112 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Awana Kancha
Hillside farm with alpaca, llama & vicuña on view, plus a shop selling products made from their fur.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
50 - 60 min

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Panificadora Cariño
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
16 - 20 min

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Intihuatana, Urubamba
Mysterious, complex tribal carving in mountain bedrock, believed to serve as an astrological marker.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
19 - 23 min

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Chicharroneria Saylla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Wildlife Encounters and the Majestic Sacred Valley
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$120

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$ 3

Ayahuasca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary & educational center focused on native animals such as Andean condors & pumas.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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Tambomachay
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
83 - 100 min

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La Placita del Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
61 - 74 min

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Sacred Valley
This riverside area between mountains features ruins of ancient Incan temples & other structures.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$50
57 - 69 min

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Casagrande Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $793 In total

Activities & Food:$785
Transport:$8