Where Incan and Spanish culture coalesce
Cusco
Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Today, its centuries-old archaeological and architectural heritage is recognised by UNESCO and serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu. Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Today, its centuries-old archaeological and architectural heritage is recognised by UNESCO and serves as the gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.
Why Cusco?
The Museo de Arte Precolombino is an excellent place to get your bearings in Cusco. The superb galleries showcase Cusco’s long history before the Spanish arrived, and the building itself began as an Inca ceremonial courthouse. Walk through Cusco’s historic centre to further admire the Palace of Inca Roca, the Plaza de Armas and the impressive Cusco Cathedral, its Gothic Renaissance style contrasting with the Andean Baroque design of the neighbouring Church of the Society of Jesus.
Incan heritage is evident throughout many of Cusco’s finest hotels, too. Spend a few days in Cusco absorbing the culture and history of the region before continuing on to the Sacred Valley of the Incas or Machu Picchu.
Incan heritage is evident throughout many of Cusco’s finest hotels, too. Spend a few days in Cusco absorbing the culture and history of the region before continuing on to the Sacred Valley of the Incas or Machu Picchu.
- Incredible history dating back to the Inca Empire.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Splendid museums and monuments throughout the city.
- Luxurious accommodations steeped in history.
- A natural entry point for Machu Picchu.
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Best Places to Stay in Cusco
Inkaterra La Casona
Inkaterra Las Casona is a 16th century colonial manor house, which was at one time used as an Inca army training facility. Every wall in the property is imbued with history, and it is without doubt one of the most fascinating, beautiful places to stay in Cusco.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
You won’t regret staying at the restored 17th century palace and convent of Belmond Palacio Nazarenas; its elegant cloistered courtyards seamlessly blend with modern luxuries such as Cusco’s first outdoor heated swimming pool.
JW Marriot
With one of Cusco’s only swimming pools, and with an elegant and sophisticated style that is almost more museum or art gallery than hotel, the JW Marriot is one of the most desirable places to rest and reside in the capital city of the Inca Empire.
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