Cusco

Cusco (Cuzco/Qosqo) was the religious and administrative capital of the Inca Empire. It was laid out in the form of a puma and dominated by fine buildings and palaces covered in gold ⚜️. The capital was built around four principal highways which led to the four quarters of the empire (Tawantinsuyu). When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structures but built churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city.

As Peru's most popular city is located at 3,400m above sea level, we took a few days to acclimatize. The city is filled with beautiful historical buildings, charming small streets, cosy cafes and restaurants, ... We certainly didn't get bored🍸.

Cusco celebrates the festival of Inti Raymi in June (festival of the sun - related to Andean cosmology), so we witnessed dances, processions and ceremonies everyday 🎊.Read more