Inside Machu Picchu + Exploring Cusco, Peru | Camille Co

10 places in this vlog

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1. 0:00

   Machu Picchu

   🏛️ Historic site · Machu Picchu

   Circuit 2 sells out fast and circuit 3 is a decent backup; bring a passport, as tickets are checked against the holder's name.

2. 4:07

   Inca Trail

   🥾 Hike · Ollantaytambo · brief mention

   The Inca Trail entrance inside the site is the gate the Incas originally used to enter.

3. 4:27

   Huayna Picchu

   🥾 Hike · Machu Picchu

   Look closely to spot the Inca terraces and steps built near its summit.

4. 9:03

   Urubamba

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Urubamba · brief mention

5. 11:51

   Sacsayhuaman

   🏛️ Historic site · San Cristóbal

   The name may mean 'stuffed falcon,' linked to the battle against the Spaniards; alpacas graze on the site.

6. 14:38

   San Pedro Market

   🛒 Market · Centro Histórico

   Try pacay (ice cream fruit); pink Maras salt and colonial-style bread make popular gifts.

7. 16:52

   Qorikancha

   ⛩️ Temple · Centro Histórico

   Rougher stones mark the boys' quarters, while finer polished stones mark the chosen women's quarters.

8. 17:38

   Plaza de Armas

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico · brief mention

   Local artists nearby sell original watercolours.

9. 18:08

   El Huacatay

   🍴 Restaurant · Centro Histórico

   The grilled Amazonian fish is meant to be eaten together with the rice and chili oil, and is a standout meal.

10. 21:10

    San Blas

    🏘️ Neighborhood · San Blas

    A good spot for soft Peruvian Pima cotton tees and fringe-style knits.