13 days in Cusco Region Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Cusco Region trip itinerary maker
Start: Lima
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Huarcapay
— 1 night
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Machu Picchu
— 5 nights
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Cusco
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Lima
Sun, Apr 22 - Fri, May 4
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Huarcapay — 1 night
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On the 22nd (Sun), delve into the distant past at Piquillacta and then steep yourself in history at Tipon.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Huarcapay travel route builder site.
Lima to Huarcapay is an approximately 22-hour car ride. When traveling from Lima in April, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Huarcapay: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Machu Picchu.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Huarcapay travel route builder site.
Lima to Huarcapay is an approximately 22-hour car ride. When traveling from Lima in April, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Huarcapay: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu — 5 nights
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A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and Museo de Sitio Manuel Chavez Ballon are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Banos Termales de Cocalmayo. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Winay Wayna, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mandor, look for gifts at Machu Picchu Market, and take in the natural beauty of Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes).
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Huarcapay to Machu Picchu. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cusco.
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Cusco — 6 nights
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Imperial City
Capital of the Inca Empire for three centuries, World Heritage-listed Cusco is now a major tourist destination, drawing nearly 2 million annual tourists with its well-preserved colonial architecture and proximity to Machu Picchu.Get outdoors at Salinas de Maras and Perolniyoq Waterfall. Do your shopping at Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco and Mullu. Venture out of the city with trips to Pisac Market (in Pisac) and Seminario Ceramics (in Urubamba). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, see the interesting displays at Planetarium Cusco, hunt for treasures at Centro Artesanal Cusco, and take an in-depth tour of Museo Inka.
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Traveling by car from Machu Picchu to Cusco takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Cusco can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.
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Cusco Region travel guide
Most visitors take a trip to Cusco Region for a chance to explore the eponymous city, capital of the mighty Incan Empire for over three centuries. Aside from discovering the World Heritage-listed city, which draws two million annual visitors, most Cusco Region tours involve visits to the legendary Machu Picchu. Known to many history buffs as the "Lost City of the Incas," these photogenic ruins remain one of the world's most visited archeological sites. A comprehensive Cusco Region vacation also includes an exploration of local cuisine, famed for specialties like the alpaca steak and roasted cuy (guinea pig).
