Top Peru Attractions-Cuzco Peru

Cuzco is a quaint town accessible basically by plane only. This city evokes a mystical feel, as if you were still in the ancient Incan times. Children play soccer in the streets, women roam about selling their homemade goods and crafts, and the parks fill with pigeons. The town is small and easily accessible, be sure to visit the magnificent Cathedral, the Church of LaMerced, and the Temple of San Blas. Shopping does not disappoint either, as you can easily barter for fleece sweaters, jackets, and blankets (at such a high elevation, these items become a necessity). When visiting the Plaza de Armas, you may see Peruvian military marching. The Museum of Religious Art, once a palace for the Incas, still maintains its intricate Moorish architecture and carvings. In the museum, you can find some Mesitizo artwork (both European and Indian influence). You can take tours of the city with English-speaking guides. You will learn about the history of the Incas, the Quechua language, and visit some old temples further out of town. It gets chilly, so be sure to take your sweater and wool mittens.

Cuzco is available by flight. Not many carriers fly into Cuzco; Lan Peru is about the cheapest option for arrival.