Cusco, the " Arqueological Capital of America" was of the capital of the fabled inca Empire. Most striking in Cusco is the superimposition and intermingling of three cultures: the native quechua Indian, the conquering colonial Spanish and the modern. Cusco's main square known as the Wajaypata in Inca times, was the site of many religious, cultural and ethnic celebrations and is still an ideal meeting place. there practically at all timesyou can find people from all over the world hagin arround. The Cathedral and la Compania, two of Cusco's main colonial churches, bautifully frame the plaza. Other colonial churches which should not be missed are Santo Domingo, the convent of Santa Catalina and San Blas, with its famous pulpit , in the neighborhood of the artis's quarter.
A visit to Cusco without a pilgrimage to legendary Machu Picchu is unthinkable. Trains depart Cusco daily for a there to four hours ride to Machu Picchu and return to Cusco in the afternoon, ubless you're ataying on at an Hotel in the archeological site or at Aguas Calientes. the more adventurous can hike and camp on the Inca trail, a trere to four day trek, which can be arranged in Cusco. Day trips through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the fortress of Ollantaytambo and the Inca agricultural terraces of Pisaq should not be passed up. From Cusco excursions to Sacsayhuaman, the massive Inca fortress overlooking the city, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara and Qenqo can also be arranged from one of the many agencies. but be cautious, some people who adrees you in the street to guide you might be putting up a scam An excursion to the colorful Indian markets of Pisaq or Chincchero will load you up with handicrafts; both towns have Inca remains.
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