Cusco

Region · 🇵🇪 Peru

Bevölkerung 1.205.527

Fläche 73.045 km²

Zeitzone America/Lima

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Cusco: Absolute Must-Sees

Cusco serves as a gateway to the Incan Empire’s architectural legacy. This selection spans the iconic Machu Picchu citadel and the high-altitude circular agricultural terraces of Moray. Within the city, colonial structures like the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus sit atop Incan foundations, notably at the Qoricancha sun temple. The list highlights massive stone masonry at Sacsayhuaman and the Twelve-angled-stone, alongside local life at San Pedro Market and the strategic ruins within the Sacred Valley and Chinchero village.

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Editor's Choice Cusco

Cusco blends Inca engineering with Spanish colonial architecture across its historic center and the surrounding Sacred Valley. This collection features major archaeological sites like the circular terraces of Moray, the water fountains of Tipón, and the Wari ruins of Pikillacta. Urban highlights include the massive Twelve-angled-stone, the artisan workshops of San Blas, and the produce stalls of San Pedro Market. Significant landmarks like the Cusco Cathedral and the White Christ statue overlook the city, while specialized museums explore the history of chocolate, pisco, and the Inca civilization.

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Peru's Hidden Gems

Beyond the famous trails, the Cusco region contains the salt evaporation ponds of Maras and the last remaining Inca grass rope bridge at Q'eswachaka, which is hand-woven annually. Explore the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqch'i and the remote ruins of Choquequirao, often called the sister city of Machu Picchu. The list includes Huchuy Cusco, a high-altitude site overlooking the Sacred Valley, and the artisanal market of Pisac, known for traditional Andean textiles and ceramics.

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Inca Heritage Trail

This collection spans the heart of the Inca Empire, centered in the Cusco region. It features major architectural complexes like the megalithic fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the iconic citadel of Machu Picchu. The list includes specialized sites such as the agricultural terraces of Chinchero, the water temples of Tambomachay, and the last surviving hand-woven grass bridge at Q'eswachaka. These locations showcase advanced Inca engineering, including precise masonry at the Twelve-angled-stone and the religious foundations of Qoricancha.

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Andean Peaks and Vistas

This collection features prominent summits and vantage points within the Wansu and La Raya mountain ranges of the Peruvian Andes. It highlights extinct volcanoes like Quimsachata and Apu Quyllu, alongside peaks exceeding 5,000 meters such as Waña and Yana Khuchilla. Key viewpoints offer perspectives over the geological formations of Tres Cañones, where three rivers converge, and the sacred Ausangate massif, representing the diverse tectonic and volcanic history of the Cusco region.

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Sacred Sites and Churches

Cusco’s religious landscape spans centuries, blending ancient Inca spiritual foundations with Spanish colonial architecture. This collection features the Qoricancha, once the Inca Empire’s premier sun temple, alongside the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus, which showcase ornate Plateresque and Baroque styles. Beyond the historic center, the list includes significant rural chapels and colonial-era parish churches like Templo Colonial San Jeronimo, reflecting the enduring religious syncretism of the Peruvian Andes.

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Parks, Lakes & Campsites

The Cusco Region features diverse natural landscapes, from the protected biodiversity of the Machiguenga Communal Reserve to the high-altitude lakes of the Acomayo and Espinar provinces. This collection includes critical stopovers for the Choquequirao trek, such as the Lazunapampa and Inkamachay campsites, alongside urban green spaces like Quillabamba's Plaza de Armas. Visitors can find remote alpine huts like Hiancarpata and natural features including the Sutunta and Pañe lakes, which characterize the rugged Andean terrain surrounding the Sacred Valley and beyond.

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