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Cusco is at present the city of greater flow of tourism thanks to the magnificent buildings, narrow streets, the Quechua language which prove the presence of Inca culture.
WHY GO The fortress of Machu Picchu which is at the end of the Inca Road, the Ollantaytambo fortress and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
AVOID It is normal to feel a little dizzy as soon as you arrive to Cusco, because after all it is still almost 4000 meters above sea level. Do not make long walks in the early days to adapt.
Walking alone at night, due to the occurrence of assaults.
ORIENTATION Cusco is a city located in southeastern Peru in the Valley Huatanay or Sacred Valley of the Incas in the Andes, with a population of 300,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the department of Cusco and the province of Cusco.
WHEN TO GO Cusco's climate oscillates between two quite distinct periods, the dry season and the rest of the year, which is known as the rainy season.
With an absence of a great climate, the dry season tends to coincide with the height of tourist demand is greatest between May and September.
In general, the rainy season lasts from October to April, although in October, November and April are pleasant months to visit the city as the humidity decreases.
HOW TO GET THERE There are no direct international flights, and there you need to get connecting flights from Lima International Airport Jorge Chavez, the only international airport in Peru to the airport in Cusco, Velasco Astete Airport), which receives the following airlines: Aerocondor , LanPeru, Taca Peru, TANS. . Cusco has two main train stations linking the city of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puno and Arequipa.
GETTING AROUND In Cuzco you recommend the walks and if you need to move out of the city opt for "combis", buses or taxis to the bus station or airport.
TAXIS Always try to negotiate the fare in advance because there is no meter. Travel within the city center should cost about 0.77 cents.
The company is the most reliable Hello Taxi.
BUS Although the movements are slow and long, there are bus lines to many destinations in Cusco and Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Puerto Maldonado.Os local rides on public transport costing around U.S. $ 0.30, but it's hard to figure out the stops and its management.
RENTAL CARS Although there are better options for travel within and outside of Cusco, you can always rent a car at the airport or downtown.
TIPS The biggest event of Cuzco, the Feast of the Sun God, will take place on June 24. If you want to travel at this time, make your hotel reservation in advance at least 3 months.
MONEY The official currency of Peru is the Nuevo Sol, but U.S. dollars are commonly accepted by comerciantes.1 € corresponds to 3.52 soles.
