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Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
S$58
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
S$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray & Salt Mines end in Ollantaytambo
S$34
per adult
Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Maras Salt Mines
S$38
per adult
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
S$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cusco: Mountain of Colors by quad bike and minimal hiking
S$75
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley in 1 Day: 5 Sites + lunch & Ollantaytambo
S$31
per adult
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
S$332
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
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1. Plaza de Armas
Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink.
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2. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Aguas Calientes sits below Machu Picchu and is the last train stop before the sacred Inca city. The small town lies in a deep valley enclosed by mountains and forests. With restaurants, thermal baths, hiking trails and a market, Aguas Calientes is more than just a gateway to the ancient ruins. It is worth spending a day or two here before going onto Machu Picchu.
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3. San Pedro Market
Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture.
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4. Cusco Cathedral
Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar.
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5. Huayna Picchu
Rising more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the ancient plazas and palaces of Machu Picchu is the rhino horn-shaped peak of Huayna Picchu, also called Wayna Picchu. The mountain is believed to have been a home for high priests and virgins. Hike up to the summit for the views and to see ancient temple ruins.
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6. Sacsayhuaman
Venture into the archaeological park just outside Cusco’s city center to explore the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This colossal stone fortress and temple sits on a steep hill overlooking the city and attests to the brilliance of Incan engineering. Come to observe traditional Incan ceremonies and to admire how the structure was built, noting the large limestone blocks that lock together without mortar.
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Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.
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San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte Precolombino and Plaza Sán Cristobal.
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Santiago
If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Coripata
While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha.
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