What tourist attractions to visit in Cusco. The city of Cusco has a wide variety of tourist attractions that you can explore on your trip. Here are some of the main tourist attractions you should visit upon your arrival in Cusco.
Rainbow Mountains
The city of Cusco is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and to the south are three rainbow mountains. The most famous is Vinicunca, which receives thousands of foreign and domestic tourists daily. Another mountain is Palcoyo, which is truly beautiful and not very crowded, making it ideal for exploring at a leisurely pace and taking excellent photos. Finally, there is Pallay Punchu, a recently discovered mountain with a spectacular view from the summit. Because it was recently discovered, it doesn’t have many visitors, but if you wish to visit, you can arrange private transportation or a private tour.
Lakes
One of the best-known lakes is Humantay Lake, located in the district of Mollepata, Cusco. This lagoon is ideal to visit during the months of May to August, when there is less rainfall. We also have the 7 lakes of Ausangate (Pata Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Qomer Cocha, Puca Cocha, Orqo Otorongo Cocha, China Otorongo Cocha, and Azul Cocha), located in the community of Pacchanta Quispicanchi, Cusco. This tourist attraction is ideal for those who love hiking. Another lake you can visit is Huaypo Lake, located very close to Chinchero, where kayaking is a popular activity.
Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley boasts one of the best climates in Cusco and offers a variety of luxury hotels and beautiful country houses. Among the attractions you can visit in the Sacred Valley of the Incas are Pisac, the Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo, the Maras Salt Mines, the Moray Terraces, and Chinchero. You can visit these tourist attractions through a private or shared tour, or by arranging private transportation to explore the sites of the Sacred Valley.
Cusco City
Very close to the city of Cusco are the tourist attractions of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Within the city itself, you can visit the Plaza de Armas (Main Square), the Twelve-Angled Stone, the Cusco Cathedral, the Qoricancha Temple, the Sapantiana Aqueduct, and stroll through the charming streets of the San Blas neighborhood, including the most famous and picturesque, Calle 7 Borreguitos (Seven Little Sheep Street).
Machu Picchu
It is the top tourist attraction in Cusco and the most visited. If you are planning a visit to Machu Picchu, remember to book several months in advance, as tickets sell out quickly. Contact us, and we will help you organize your trip to Machu Picchu and Cusco. Travel safely, and we will take care of everything.
South Valley
IF you want to visit the South Valley of the city of Cusco you can visit: Tipon, Pikillacta, temple of Andahuaylillas, the giant hand of Huaro (Mirador Cielo Punku).
