The ancient Inca
capital is today a cosmopolitan and prosperous city. Highly visited, Cusco is
the historic capital of America, whose main attraction is the Historic
Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. It is the main tourist destination of Peru and one
of the most wonderful places in the world. Here are 5 things to do when you
visit this enigmatic city.
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1. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was named
one of the seven new wonders of the world in 2007, Machu Picchu is Peru's most
visited attraction and is the most famous archaeological site in South America,
hosting hundreds thousands of people a year. Increased tourism, the development
of neighboring towns and environmental degradation continue to impact the site,
which is also home to several endangered species. As a result, the Peruvian
government has taken steps to protect the site and prevent erosion of the
mountain in recent years.
2. San Blas District
The district of San
Blas is located north, northeast of Plaza de Armas (main square). This area is
the most beautiful and interesting of the city with its steep streets and old
white houses. It is here that the Incas built their sanctuaries dedicated to
the emperors. This area is commonly known as the Artists and Sculptors District
and there are several trendy bars.
3. Plaza De Armas of Cusco (Main Square)
The Plaza de Armas in
Cusco is a lively space that marks the colonial center of the city. The square,
with its wide stone walkways and well-kept colorful gardens, is home to two iconic
buildings: Cusco Cathedral and La CompañÃa de Jesús Church. The square is home
to many of the city's most important gatherings, events and festivals,
including the Inti Raymi - the Inca Sun Festival and the Corpus Christi
Religious Festival. The Plaza also has a wide variety of restaurants and
restaurants, which offer traditional Peruvian food such as cuy, lomo saltado
and aji de gallina but also international cuisine more known as pasta, pizzas
and steak.
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4. Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman is a
citadel located on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, the historical
capital of the Inca Empire. The sections were first built by Killke culture
around 1100; they had occupied the area since 900. The complex was expanded and
added by the Inca of the 13th century; they erected dry stone walls built with
huge stones. The workers carefully cut the rocks to join them tightly without
mortar. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 meters.
5. Qorikancha "The Temple of The Sun"
The temple of
Qorikancha was built in the middle of the fifteenth century under the reign of
the tenth Inca, Túpac Yupanqui. After the conquest, PeruPizarro gave it to his
brother Juan, but he could not enjoy it for a long time - Juan died in the
battle of Sacsaywamán in 1536. In his will, he bequeathed Quorikancha to the
Dominicans, in possession from whom he has since remained. Today's site is a
bizarre combination of Inca and colonial architecture, topped with a glass and
metal roof.
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