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8-Day Adventure in Cusco: Explore the Ancient Ruins and Indulge in Local Delights

Diana Garcia

Diana Garcia

16 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Cusco, Peru. Discover the fascinating Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex, visit the renowned Cusco Cathedral, and savor delicious local cuisine. Join us as we explore the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Cusco

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Viator

Day 1
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$52

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$ 2

Peru Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
22 - 27 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 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
14 - 17 min

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La Casona del Inka
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
13 - 16 min

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Quinta Eulalia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2
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$73

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$ 2

Ayahuasca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
15 - 18 min

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Awana Kancha
Hillside farm with alpaca, llama & vicuña on view, plus a shop selling products made from their fur.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
25 - 30 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Pachapapa
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Chakruna Native Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$51

Justina
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Chocolate Museum
Museum offering chocolate-making workshops along with guided tours, tastings & a cafe.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Tinta Restaurante Cultural y Galería de Arte
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Kushka Fe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4
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$75

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
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Casa Qorikancha
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Sepia Club Café
Coffee, Peruvian, Veggie, Italian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$52

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

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Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Cusco Cathedral
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Bagdad
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Don Marcelo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6
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$53

Atiq Café
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
8 - 12 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Inka Museum
Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Rucula Comida Peruana
Disfruta de la comida casera con productos orgánicos de nuestra granja en Urubamba hecha con amor. . Enjoy homemade food with organic products from our farm in urubamba made with love.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Organika
Restaurante de comida orgánica y saludable con productos frescos de la huerta de URUBAMBA.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7
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$60

Hot Ice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
4 - 6 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Mr Soup
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
1 - 2 min

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Mr. Soup
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 8
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$41

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

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Tabasco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Casa Culinaria Marques
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $458 In total

Activities & Food:$455
Transport:$3