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|  | Cusco, nicknamed "the Rome of the Incas" and "the center of the world," is a wonderfully peaceful place. Tucked in a green valley at an altitude of 3400m, it is ideally located for touring Inca temples and ruins.
Inca magic
In the artistic old quarter of San Blas, meander through the maze of small streets lined with houses sporting bright blue doors. When evening comes and the streets have emptied of tourists, contemplate it all languidly, seated at an outdoor café. Magic!
On llama-back
72 km from Cusco, ride a llama around the temples and terraced ruins of the pre-Hispanic fortress of Ollantyatambo, a fascinating Inca village in the middle of the valley. |
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| | Inca civilization
From Cusco, the mythical Machu Picchu is a three-day journey. Surrounded by craggy mountains, this fascinating ancient city suddenly emerges from the landscape as if by magic. A unique encounter to savor.
And temples
Rivaling those of Machu Picchu, the ruins at Pisac are sublime. Take your time walking up to the sanctuary where the road ends at an eagle's nest perched above the gorges. The view will surely take your breath away.
Revealing clothes
Ponchos for the men, mantas for the women: what the Peruvians wear can reveal a lot, including the tribe they belong to. Learn to read between the fibers. |
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