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Sacsayhuaman

Cusco, Peru
Ranked #10 of 74 attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 311 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites
Owner description: The ruin complex of this military fortress is a superb example of Inca architectural skills since it was made of enormous carved limestone boulders... more » Owner description: The ruin complex of this military fortress is a superb example of Inca architectural skills since it was made of enormous carved limestone boulders (some weighing more than 300 tons each) that were fit together perfectly without the use of mortar. « less
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Denton, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

A large fortress used by the Incas that was mostly destroyed by the Spanish....alot still remains and you can see the entire city of Cuzco from the top. Recommended !

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La Jolla, California
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The stones in this place are amazing, as is the view over the city of Cusco! Highly recommend seeing this place and understanding the history. All roads led to Cusco in the Inca Empire. Not something I knew before this trip.

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greekgirl49
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is right above the city of Cusco. A taxi ride up makes it an easy site to see. There are guides who will show you around (about $10 American) and then it is a nice walk back down to the heart of Cusco. Great display of Incan ingenuity with amazing walls. Llamas and alpacas grazing on the large grassy... More

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Los Angeles, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I would suggest strongly that you use Natalie with Travel Peru company...passionate about the history, well informed, and totally a fabulous guide!!

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

That's what we were going to do, but since we were trapped in La Paz for 4 days we had to do it after going to MP and I can asure you, nothing is spectacular once you've been to MP

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Singapore, Singapore
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

interesting, and so near to the city. nice half day tour to see the amazing inca architecture and how they build the city years ago.

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Chevy Chase, MD
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

More impressive Inca ruins. Just fantastic walking up and down the paths and marveling about how they fit all those stones together. Don't forget your soles for your picture with the lady with the llama.

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West Midlands, England
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Up on the mountain just outside of Cuzco, this place was another example of just how different all of the ruins are. Peru is just an amazing place to visit with the sites are awe inspiring, Sacsayhuaman was a lovely place to have a walk around and unlike some of the other places didnt seem to be as crowded when... More

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Ridgefield, CT
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153 reviews 153 reviews
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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In the 15th C thousands of workers moved, cut and built with massive stones a village. It is estimated that at its' height; it may have housed 10,000 pepole. The spaniards dismantled much of the site however they could not move the massive bases. These form 3 tiers of a zig zag wall of @1,000 ft. The zig zags are... More

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Flint Hills, Kansas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We had a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide named Carlos on our city tour. Only two other couples were with us. The site is built with massive, highly finished Inca stones. This was a religious pilgrimage site of great importance to the Incas. Extremely interesting and makes you wonder how they were able to do such fine and extensive work... More

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