Cuzco
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Cuzco, Peru was once the capital of the Incan Empire, and this immense richness has carried over into modern times in more ways than one! This Unesco World Heritage Site is one of Peru’s most visited because it is the largest and most comfortable city from which Machu Picchu and other Incan grounds are accessible. The Andes’ indigenous Quechua culture thrives here and has been preserved in the architecture of the city. The best way to get a taste of what beautiful Cuzco has to offer is to hit the streets!
The best way to get to Cuzco is to fly into Lima, Peru. From there, take a short flight from Lima to Cuzco and let the adventures begin! This city is small enough to see entirely by foot, although some of the more distant destinations might require a taxi. There are also various bus and shuttle options for getting around town, but be prepared to haggle the prices.
Cuzco has a dry and temperate climate, with distinct dry and wet seasons. The dry season is from April to October, and is marked by its abundant sunshine. The wet season is from November to March, though while frost and hail are common snowfall is a rarity.
Cuzco is a relatively safe city, but the occasional mugging or theft does occur. Stay in well populated and well lit areas at night especially, and be wary of people approaching you on the streets to sell you goods- it might be a pickpocketing scam. Also, Cuzco is known for the stray dogs that roam the streets at night looking for food. Most are friendly but it is always best to keep your distance.