What to see around Cuzco

Cuzco and nearby famous Machu Picchu are the most visited destinations in Peru. In addition, you will find a number of other beautiful Inca monuments and the beautiful nature of the Vilcanota Mountains. Let's see what are sure to visit here for beautiful places
Machu Picchu
The most famous monument of South America
Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the most iconic place of Peru and perhaps all of South America. Not only famous… continue reading
Plaza de Armas in Cuzco
Square in the heart of the Andes
Plaza de Armas in the center of Cusco is one of the highest squares at 3,399 meters above sea level in the… continue reading
Vilcabamba Mountain Range
Beautiful mountains around Machu Picchu
The Vilcabamba Mountains dominate the massive Salcantay Mountain. Here you will find beautiful lagoons and… continue reading
Maras salt mines
The most famous salt mines in South America
It is said that the Maras salt mines were already here before the Inca Empire, just gradually the number of… continue reading
Writer
Starting point for beautiful ruins
Pisac is beautifully situated in the Holy Valley of the Incas, surrounded by mountains. More than the city… continue reading
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Inca monuments in the Urubamba valley
The center of the famous Inca Empire was located in the so-called Sacred Valley, an area in the Urubamba… continue reading
Ollantaytambo
Historic town with ruins
Ollantaytambo is a former Inca town located in the Holy Valley of the Incas. Here you will find the beautiful… continue reading
Chinchero
Inca ruins
The village of Chinchero is located at an altitude of 3762 meters above sea level and lies on the road… continue reading
Sacsayhuaman
Massive fortress above Cuzco
High above Cuzco stands the massive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman. It is famous for the fact that the… continue reading
Pikillaqta
A little known monument of Wari cultures
About 20 kilometers east of Cuzco you will find the interesting ruins of Pikillaqta. To this day, basically… continue reading