17 days in Cusco Region Itinerary
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Start: Lima
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Cusco
— 7 nights
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Calca
— 1 night
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Lares
— 1 night
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Machu Picchu
— 5 nights
Train to Ollantaytambo, Taxi to Maras
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Maras
— 2 nights
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End: Lima
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Cusco — 7 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 in touch with nature at exploor and Zipline. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cusco: Perolniyoq Waterfall (in Ollantaytambo) and Pisac (in Pisac). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, trot along with a tour on horseback, explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Precolombino, and take an in-depth tour of Museo Inka.
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Lima to Cusco is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lima in July, expect much colder with lows of 1°C in Cusco. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Calca.
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Calca — 1 night
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On the 17th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Sacred Valley of the Incas.
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You can drive from Cusco to Calca in 1.5 hours. July in Calca sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lares.
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You can drive from Cusco to Calca in 1.5 hours. July in Calca sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lares.
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Lares — 1 night
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On the 18th (Thu), witness a stunning natural landmark at Aguas Termales de Lares and then stroll through Lares Trek.
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Drive from Calca to Lares in 2 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel to Machu Picchu.
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Drive from Calca to Lares in 2 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to 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.Escape the urban bustle at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and Mandor. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Machu Picchu: Ollantaytambo (Qosqo Ayllu, Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, &more) and Zipline (in Santa Teresa). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Choquequirao Archeological Park, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Phutuq K'usi, delve into the distant past at Winay Wayna, and take in the natural beauty of Banos Termales de Cocalmayo.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lares to Machu Picchu. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Maras.
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Maras — 2 nights
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Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru. On the 24th (Wed), delve into the distant past at Moray, take in the dramatic natural features at Salinas de Maras, then examine the collection at Yucay Museo de Cultura Viva, and finally hike along Urubamba Weavers' Route.
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Do a combination of train and taxi from Machu Picchu to Maras in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. July in Maras sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C at night. On the 25th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Do a combination of train and taxi from Machu Picchu to Maras in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. July in Maras sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C at night. On the 25th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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).
