Welcome to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire—a city where history and beauty unite! Our charming city shows the Incas, the greatest empire in the Americas, and their greatest achievements. However, this powerful empire ended because of the Spanish conquest. After the fall of the Incas, Spaniards brought their traditions, culture, religion, and more. […]
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Top Coffee Spots in Cusco for Authentic Andean Flavor
If you love coffee as much as we do, we must tell you Peru won’t disappoint. You can find specialty coffee spots in Peru’s big cities, like Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, and Cusco. About this one, Cusco probably has the best coffee in the country thanks to its high quality. Although the Cusco department is located […]
Vegetarian Food in Cusco: Our Top 10 Picks
Cusco offers diverse vegetarian eateries, from Green Point to Organika, serving fresh, organic, and flavorful dishes. Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, enjoy Peru’s vibrant cuisine with Viagens Machu Picchu as your guide. Savor local flavors in Peru’s historic city!
Shop in Cusco: 5 Best Spots for Artisan Crafts and Souvenirs
As Peru is one of the biggest silver extractors in the world, and also for handicrafts, you won’t be able to resist taking a piece of decoration, a work of art, or a typical Peruvian object. They are colorful clothes, fabrics made of wool from alpacas or vicuñas, and Andean paintings, that is, a diversified market that is part of the tourism that sustains this region
Discover now, the 5 amazing stores in Cusco where to find traditional textiles:
7 Inca Ruins Near Cusco
Plan the perfect itinerary through the former capital of the Inca with the best pre-Inca and Inca ruins near Cusco. Learn all about them here!
The Perfect Peru Itinerary: Practical Guide
Peru is a large country full of surprises, and gems yet to be discovered, and where you can create the sweetest memories. Also, Peru has mountains and green valleys in the south. In the middle, there’s the coastal region, deserts, and sea. The north is lush thanks to the rainforest where the famous Amazon river […]