Cusco

City Cusco, Cusco, Peru

What to expect

Cusco, also known as Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range and the Huatanay river. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and was the capital of the Inca Empire until the 16th-century Spanish conquest. The city has become a major tourist destination, hosting over 2 million visitors a year and providing passage to numerous Incan ruins, such as Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Cusco is a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions, surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan, and industrial production. The city is home to many historical landmarks, including the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, and offers a unique cultural experience for visitors

Plan your family visit to the Cusco with these blog insights 👇

PERU with family, Peru with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to a traditional dance show. We walked around the streets and visited museums and the cathedral. We stayed in the San Blas neighborhood

Highlights: Cusco is a charming, lively, and colorful city! After a day of walking, the show was a nice break. The children didn't want to leave and kept the music in their heads for a while ✨

Cuzco, the sacred valley and the rainbow mountain

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the city, visiting the market and the Plaza de Armas. We also saw the national day celebrations

Highlights: We loved walking around the city and taking in the sights and sounds ✨

Cusco with kids: 5 fun kids activities in a row!

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the narrow streets, got an idea of how the Incas used to live, and visited Plaza de Armas and Mercado Central de San Pedro

Highlights: It was a great way to tour the city with the family, and the kids could see how the Incas used to live ✨