City reference · Peru / Sacred Valley of the Incas

Cuzco

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Cuzco destination photograph: Central Cuzco and Plaza de Armas.jpg
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A first look at Cuzco

Cuzco or Cusco (Qosqo in Quechua, Cusco in Spanish), in the Southern Sierras, is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco is a and is one of Peru's most visited cities as it is the largest and most comfortable city from which tourists can begin visits to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other Inca sites in the region.

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