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.
A Pisac Market
In this beautiful Andean village, there is a small handicraft market in which you can buy souvenirs and typical Peruvian products.
B Salinas of Maras
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru.
C Q'eswachaka
The last remaining Inca rope bridge, hand-woven annually from grass fibers by local Quechua communities. Spanning the Apurímac River, this UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site follows ancient engineering techniques preserved for over five centuries.
D Raqch'i
Raqch'i is an Inca archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, San Pedro District, near the populated place…
E Choquequirao
Choquequirao is an Incan site in southern Peru, similar in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu.
F Huchuy Cusco
Huchuy Qosqo,, is an Incan archaeological site north of Cuzco, Peru. Its name is Quechua for "Little Cuzco." It lies at an elevation of 3…
G Inka Bridge
The Inca Bridge or Inka Bridge refers to one of two places related to access to Machu Picchu, in Peru.
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