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Discover the Magic of Cusco: An 8-Day Adventure

Henry Estupiñan Prada

Henry Estupiñan Prada

15 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Cusco, Peru. Explore ancient ruins, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Day 1
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$23

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$ 1

De Fruta Madre
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$2
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
$6
4 - 6 min

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Chocolate Museum
Museum offering chocolate-making workshops along with guided tours, tastings & a cafe.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
16 - 20 min

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Q'enco Archaeological Complex
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$6
9 - 14 min

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La Paccha - Cafe Restaurant & lounge
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$2
Day 2
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$25

Hot Ice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$5
1 - 2 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$6
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Cappuccino Cusco Cafe
The Best Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$7
Day 3
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$24

Panaderia pasteleria san pedro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
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
$6
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
$9
6 - 9 min

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Justina
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$2
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
$3
Day 4
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$45

Victor Victoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
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
$19
12 - 17 min

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Cusco Cathedral
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$13
7 - 10 min

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Pachapapa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$6
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$4
Day 5
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$24

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$ 1

Peru Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$3
25 - 30 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
$13
8 - 12 min

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Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$6
22 - 27 min

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Tupac Amaru Square
Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Karito's Polleria
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$2
Day 6
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$40

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$ 1

Ayahuasca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$3
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
$13
39 - 47 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$9
2 - 3 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$5
1 - 2 min

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Inka Museum
Folksy collection of Inca art, artifacts & architecture in a modest, old-fashioned environment.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$10
Day 7
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$26

Cultura Paraiso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$2
2 - 3 min

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Museo de Arte Religioso
Grand former palace turned museum, showcasing religious colonial-era paintings & other art.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$6
2 - 3 min

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Museo Casa Concha
Colonial house turned museum for archaeological finds from Machu Picchu, excavation photos & videos.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$10
1 - 2 min

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Cafe Perla
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$7
Day 8
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$45

Casa Qorikancha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$4
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$10
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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
3 - 4 min

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Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$6
1 - 2 min

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Atiq Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$6

Budget breakdown: $251 In total

Activities & Food:$249
Transport:$2