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Cusco Historic Center

Cusco, Peru
Ranked #4 of 74 attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Greece
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We spent a couple of days in Cusco before going to Machu Picchu Inca Trail and we had a great time! We decided to walk all over the historic center instead of doing another 1-day city tour that most of the operators suggest; and we didn't regret it! The historic center has a surpise in every corner! Beautiful buildings, nice... More

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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We just lived wandering the streets of the historic centre of Cusco with its Occassional Inca walls, cobbled streets, great churches, markets and innumerable small interesting shops. Cusco is not just a stop on the way to Machi Picchu but a fantastic destination in its own right. More

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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Very good audio guide for the cathedral .... Really worth it More

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Brazil
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

So beautiful....everything is so special....totaly worth. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I loved walking around, people watching, taking in the busy streets. It's a lot of fun. More

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Summit, NJ, USA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Cusco is a sprawling, virtually third-world city of 350,000 people. It can take an hour by car to get across town. Except for the historic core area, it is an unlovely (to be kind) city. To enjoy it the most, pick a hotel in the center near the Plaza de Armas or in San Blas. Anything farther afield will yield... More

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Novi, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

It was great to know about the history and cultural background of the Incas More

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Zichron Yaakov, Israel
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Markets, real art, surrounding, great food with good prices. Nice people. Skip the folklore dance center - it simply a shame, I am sure that there are way more serious dancers than this place offer in Cusco. More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

It was a nice place to walk around in. The Plaza de Armas is a great place to bring a book and relax while taking in the crowd. More

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Finland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I liked all the streets upwards, looks of the people, very colourful clothes. Cheap shoppig. More

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