Cuzco
If you’re a history buff and you enjoy learning about Ancient cultures, look no further than one still standing today, Cuzco. Located in the southern half of Peru in South America, Cuzco (Cusco also accepted) is the oldest existing city in the Americas. With it’s rich lively culture and history spewing from the walls, the city is filled with so many sites to see and places to go. Cuzco is a breeding ground of Ancient Inca history, the city is almost as if the Incas had just left. Still remaining in the city, tourists will find standing statues and structures built by the Spanish Empire after conquest. After your trip to Cuzco is over, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of who the ancient people really were.
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Things to do in Cuzco
A must see in Cuzco is the Main Square. Once a center of the Inca’s culture and festivities now heaven to the history buff with the churches of the Cathedral and the Society of Jesus and stone structures that are still standing. The Archiepiscopal Palace is another cite to see, currently the museum of art it was once the palace of Inca Roca. Saint Blas District is home to many famous artists, the streets are picturesque with the narrow, cobble stoned streets weaving in and out of homes with walls built long ago by the Incas it truly is breathtaking. Acllawasi, or the House of the Sun Virgins is where the Incas used to house their most beautiful women and keep them as virgins for their entire life.
Nightlife in Cuzco
You’d think with so much history going on in one place that there’s no nightlife to enjoy. On the contrary, the Main Square of Cuzco has been a breeding ground for the business savvy to take advantage of building bars and restaurants all around the surrounding square. These bars and restaurants have made the nightlife in Cuzco something to look forward to. If you’re looking to enjoy a quieter night out then Cuzco’s own Tecsecocha is for you. A cobbled-stone street with the perfect mix of history and serenity.
Dining in Cuzco
Much like the nightlife dining in Cuzco is best found surrounding the Main Square. Cuzco’s custom food is usually on the spicier side, however if you’re not up for that there are plenty of different options on the menu. Traditional Cuzco dishes include,”quso kapiche”, a stew of beans, potatoes, and chili pepper and “pepin”, a type of chili made from rabbit or guinea pig. A traditional beverage to try is “chicha de jora” made from fermented corn.
Shopping in Cuzco
The best Cuzco shopping is in the open markets where you can bargain and American travelers may even be able to trade American products for some Cuzco souvenirs. Chinchero Market is an open market in Cuzco that’s always busy with artisans selling their products to locals and travelers, products like wool scarfs and blankets hand made the way the old world used to produce. At Cuzco’s Central Market shoppers can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Cuzco Travel Tips
- Houses are required by law to have red roofs.
- Peru’s currency is the Nuevo Sol. However, the American dollar is accepted on occasion.
- Do not drink from the tap water. Only drink bottled or boiled water.
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