Cusco

Adventure

History

Cusco sits at 3,400m, the Inca capital turned basecamp for the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

How long to stay

May to September, the dry season.

Typical daily budget

PEN 60–PEN 480

Estimated

Best time to go

No seasonal guidance published for Cusco yet

Is Cusco right for your trip?

Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Cusco is known for.

2 places to visit in Cusco.

What a day here typically costs, by travel style.

Weather, crowds and prices month by month.

Turn all of this into your own day-by-day plan.

Entrance PEN 152–PEN 200 · Verified

Cusco

The 15th-century Inca citadel above the Urubamba valley. Entry is by timed circuit and sells out weeks ahead.

Landmark

Entrance PEN 130 · Verified

Cusco

Megalithic Inca walls on the hill above Cusco, included in the tourist ticket.

Landmark

1h 30m

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Machu Picchu guided circuit
Two-hour guided walk of Circuit 2 with a licensed guide.
$180