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Cusco’s Archeology In-5-Days

The best of Cusco’s archeology

Pisac Archeological Site Sacred Valley

This itinerary will take you to the best archeological sites around Cusco, without rushing or cramming in too much. This is the ideal itinerary for people who are coming from sea level and should take it easy their firest few days at 3,500m/11,000ft.

Day 1

Start the morning at the Qorikancha, go see the Plaza de Armas then shopping at San Pedro Market. This day has very little planned because the altitude makes most people tired their first day in Cusco. Walk slow your first day at altitude!

Day 2

Go to Pisac (half an hour from Cusco) and take 3 hours to see everything at the ruins. Have lunch in Pisac then go to the Inca Ruins at Ollantaytambo. Stay the night at El Albergue or Tunupa Lodge.

Day 4

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Huayna Picchu

The most popular hike

Huchuy Picchu

The easiest hike

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

The most luxurious hotel near Machu Picchu

Ollantaytambo

The gateway to Machu Picchu

Pisac

Mysticism & archeology

Plaza de Armas de Cusco

Main square

Qorikancha

The Sun Temple

San Pedro Market

Eiffel’s gift to Cusco

Waman Machu Picchu

Best value for the view

Text © Heather Jasper

Image by Heather Jasper