Cusco Travel Guide | The Ancient Inca Capital of Peru

4 places in this vlog

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1. 1:26

   Plaza de Armas

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico · brief mention

   Many colonial buildings around the square sit on original Inca stones.

2. 4:42

   Sacsayhuaman

   🏛️ Historic site · San Cristóbal

   Only about 20% of the fortress remains; trails, a viewpoint and wandering alpacas are on site.

3. 7:55

   Chicha por Gastón Acurio

   🍴 Restaurant · Centro Histórico

   Try the warm trout ceviche with yucca, the papas rellenas and the traditional meat sampler.

4. 10:52

   Qorikancha

   ⛩️ Temple · Centro Histórico

   Look for the window that lines up perfectly through the entire building.