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6 Days in Cusco: Unveiling Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights

Fabio Baccari

Fabio Baccari

24 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Cusco, immersing yourself in its rich history and savoring the flavors of Peruvian cuisine. From ancient ruins to vibrant markets, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure.

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Day 1Mystical Museums and Authentic Peruvian Cuisine
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$127

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$ 1

Kushka Fe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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
5 - 8 min

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Museo Casa Concha
Colonial house turned museum for archaeological finds from Machu Picchu, excavation photos & videos.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
6 - 9 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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
1 - 2 min

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Inka Museum
Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Discovering Hidden Gems and Historical Treasures
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$88

Green Point - Plaza San Francisco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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
5 - 8 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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El Paititi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Inka Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 3Art, History, and Culinary Delights
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$108

Senzo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$18
6 - 9 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
8 - 11 min

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El Rico Porky
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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San Pedro Central Market
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Barriga Llena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4Exploring Ancient Ruins and Cultural Heritage
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$139

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$ 2

Peru Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
24 - 29 min

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Tambomachay
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Saqsaywaman
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
14 - 21 min

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Los Arcos de Santa Catalina
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Museo Maximo Laura, Cusco
Small musuem featuring a permanent collection of contemporary Peruvian tapestries, plus exhibitions.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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El Meson de Don Tomas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Ceviche, Colonial Splendor, and Sacred Sites
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$138

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Barra Ceviche
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Templo del San Blas
Mid-1500s church featuring an intricate wood pulpit carved in the Spanish Churrigueresque style.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
3 - 4 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
5 - 8 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Anka Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Tupac Amaru Square
Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 6Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Immersion
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$141

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$ 3

Cusco Culinary
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 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
17 - 21 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
23 - 28 min

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Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary & educational center focused on native animals such as Andean condors & pumas.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Ayahuasca
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
13 - 16 min

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Awana Kancha
Hillside farm with alpaca, llama & vicuña on view, plus a shop selling products made from their fur.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Ayahuasca - Arte Cafè Conocimiento
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $745 In total

Activities & Food:$740
Transport:$5