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Inside Background
Architecture 
Pachacuti the Sapa Inca and ruler of all the Incas built the incredible complex...
Last edited: 02 July 2006
Culture 
The relics of Cusco and Machu Picchu reflect mystery and admiration for the...
Last edited: 06 August 2006
Health & Safety 
  Cusco is a relatively safe city. Violent crime isn’t as prevalent as other...
Last edited: 16 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Cusco is a popular vacation destination, with many traveler services. Right at...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Weather & When to Go 
  Cusco can be visited all year round, but it depends what do you want to do...
Last edited: 05 July 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane: Most visitors begin by flying into Lima’s Jorge Chavez International...
Last edited: 10 May 2009
Getting Around 
Those in relatively good shape can definitely see the best of Cusco on foot...
Last edited: 22 July 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis in Cusco are very cheap. To travel anywhere in Cusco, a taxi costs 2...
Last edited: 02 March 2008
Going to Machu Picchu 
Many questions are asked about how to get to Machu Picchu. No direct roads  to...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
There are plenty of festival to choose from in Cusco. The Festival of the Sun...
Last edited: 02 March 2008
Nightlife 
Go to El Pisquerito, a great bar where you can try all kinds of Pisco...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Shopping 
This is the place to pick up local arts and crafts, especially Cusco’s famous...
Last edited: 22 July 2006
Planetarium 
Planetarium Cusco is only 10 minutes away from the main plaza “Plaza de Armas...
Last edited: 18 February 2009
San Blas Spanish School 
 Learn Spanish with San Blas Spanish School in Cusco Peru Spanish Lessons...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Kusikay 
Kusikay is in its second season, this time the production is called...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
Pre-Columbian Art Museum 
               The pre-Columbian art museum in Cusco is very-well located...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
In Cusco city, you will find many restaurants and for all type of budgets. But...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Best food in Cusco - El Inca Del Oro 
El Inca Del Oro - next to Casa Andina Koricancha is some of the best dining  in...
Last edited: 04 August 2008
Coca Cafe  
The Coca Cafe is located on Carmen Alto in the San Blas neighborhood. The staff...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
Inka Grill 
The Inka Grill is centrally located in the Plaza de Armas, Cusco's main square...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
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Inside Peru: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The local currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol S/. ( Sol means sun). You can...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Crossing the Border 
Coming to Peru :   Travellers from the USA and Europe, do not need a visa to...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Emergencies 
The emergency phone number in the whole of Peru is : 105  (not 911) The...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
Important Phrases 
When browsing in the many market places, you can say "no, gracias" when someone...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Telephones 
00 ( zero zero ) is the International Access (Dial) Code used to call overseas...
Last edited: 12 March 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Most restaurant and bar bills include a 10% gratuity. It's customary to...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Bull Fights 
Maybe you do not like bullfights, but if you want to have a unique experience...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
Driving in Peru 
Do not drive in Peru. Driving in Peru should be considered as an "Extreme...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Peruvian Gastronomy 
At the Fourth International Summit of Gastronomy Madrid Fusión 2006, regarded...
Last edited: 17 July 2007
Vaccinations 
Recommended vaccines  for  Peru are :   Yellow fever if you are going to the...
Last edited: 08 July 2007
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