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5 Days in Cusco: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Bárbara Pimenta

21 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic city of Cusco, Peru. Discover ancient archaeological sites, savor mouthwatering Peruvian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture. Join us as we explore the hidden gems of Cusco in this 5-day adventure!

Trip to Cusco

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Day 1Crepería Backpacker La Bo'M and Culinary Delights

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$122

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$ 2

Crepería Backpacker La Bo'M

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

23 - 28 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

22 - 27 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

2 - 3 min

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Cicciolina

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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La Bodega 138

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 2Barra Ceviche and Inka Museum: A Fusion of History and Gastronomy

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$145

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$ 2

Barra Ceviche

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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

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$25

27 - 33 min

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Inka Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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LIMO Cocina Peruana & Pisco Bar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Yura Tree

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 3El Muelle de Toño and Qorikancha: Unveiling Sacred Treasures

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$131

El Muelle de Toño

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

2 - 3 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

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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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Le Soleil

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

4 - 5 min

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La Bodega 138

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 4Plus Restaurant Cusco and Chocolate Museum: Indulge in Culinary Bliss

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$136

Plus Restaurant Cusco

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 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

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Cevicheria Los Cangrejos de Piura

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Chicha Por Gaston Acurio

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 5Cusco Main Square and Ceviche: A Grand Finale in the Heart of Cusco

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$133

Plus Restaurant Cusco

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Cuzco Main Square

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 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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Yura Tree

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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Ceviche

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $669 In total

Activities & Food:$667

Transport:$3