Cusco and the Sacred Valley Travel Guide
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"Bienvenidos a la ciudad imperial del Cusco," announces the flight attendant when your plane touches down at a lofty 3,300 meters above sea level. "Welcome to the imperial city of Cusco." This royal greeting hints at what you're in for in Cusco, one of the world's great travel destinations.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley Hotels
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Cusco and the Sacred Valley Restaurants
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Things To Do in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
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Travel Deals in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
- $1527 & up -- Machu Picchu: 8-Nt. Trek w/Inca Trail Hiking LatinEscapes.com
- $1387 & up -- Peru 6-Nts. w/Machu Picchu, Lima & Cusco Tours — $1,387 LatinEscapes.com
Cusco and the Sacred Valley Experiences
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Alpaca Clothing: Nothing says "Cusco" quite like a sweater, shawl, poncho, or scarf woven from the hair of the alpaca.... Read more
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Vendors and hole-in-the-wall shopkeepers will beckon you in to look at their wares: "One of a kind," they proudly proclaim. "Baby alpaca, hand... Read more
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The popularity of the Inca Trail and the scarcity of available spots have led to the opening of several alternative hikes of varying length and... Read more
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The typical tour of the Cusco region combines the city with the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in three whirlwind days, including the full Boleto... Read more
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News, Hotels
From the steamed cider aromas that hit you in the lobby to the local ingredients served in the restaurant,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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Travel Tips
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