Location & Access

The city of Cusco is the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, and is without a doubt one of the most important destinations in Peru. There are Incan buildings among its cobble-stoned streets, like the Koricancha and the palace of Inca Roca as well as andean Baroque structures like the Cathedral. Just ten minutes away from the city, you can visit the Sacsayhuamán fortress, and the archeological sites of Qenko, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay, Incan buildings constructed completely with stone. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes, restaurants, and bars for all tastes.

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Climate:
Cusco has a semi-dry and cold climate. The average maximum temperature is 19.6ºC (67.3ºF) and the minimum is 4.2ºC (39.6ºF). The rainy season starts in November and ends in March, while between June and July is the time of the intense cold.

Access:
By Car: Lima - Arequipa - Cusco: 1650 km / 1025 miles / 26 hours
              Puno - Cuzco: 389 km / 242 miles / 7 hours
By Air: Daily flights from Lima 1 hour, and from Arequipa 30 min.
By Train: Regular service from Puno: 384 km / 239 miles / 10 hours