20 days in Cusco Region Itinerary
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Start: New York City
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Drive to La Guardia Airport, Fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Drive to Calca
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Calca
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Machu Picchu
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Mollepata
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Andahuaylillas
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Cusco
— 8 nights
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End: New York City
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Calca — 3 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Lares Trek and Peruprofundo Adventure. Get a sense of the local culture at Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero and Huchuy Qosco. Venture out of the city with trips to ChocoMuseo Pisac (in Pisac) and Chinchero (Centro Texti Urpi, Centro Textil Acllas, &more).
To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Calca driving holiday planner.
New York City, USA to Calca is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from New York City in September, expect nights in Calca to be colder, around 41°F, while days are slightly colder, around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Machu Picchu.
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To see more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Calca driving holiday planner.
New York City, USA to Calca is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from New York City in September, expect nights in Calca to be colder, around 41°F, while days are slightly colder, around 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu — 4 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.Take a break from the city and head to Zipline and Mandor. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Intipuncu and Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Virgen Del Carmen, meet the residents at Mariposario de Machupicchu, don't miss a visit to Plaza Manco Capac, and see the interesting displays at Museo de Sitio Manuel Chavez Ballon.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Calca to Machu Picchu. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel to Mollepata.
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Mollepata — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): examine the collection at Casa Salkantay Museo Restaurant.
For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Mollepata trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Machu Picchu to Mollepata. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 43°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Andahuaylillas.
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For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Mollepata trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Machu Picchu to Mollepata. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 43°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Andahuaylillas.
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Andahuaylillas — 1 night
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On a trip to Andahuaylillas, you'll experience the culture and traditions of the indigenous Quechua people, who make up the majority of the town's population of 5,400.On the 7th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Piquillacta, then get to know the fascinating history of Rumicolca, then steep yourself in history at Tipon, and finally admire the landmark architecture of San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas.
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Andahuaylillas driving holiday planning site.
Drive from Mollepata to Andahuaylillas in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in October, and nighttime lows around 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cusco.
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Cusco — 8 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.Do some cultural sightseeing at Sacred Valley of the Incas and Mercado Central de San Pedro. For shopping fun, head to Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco or Galeria Arte Olave. Get out of town with these interesting Cusco side-trips: Pisac Market (in Pisac), Ollantaytambo (Choco Museo & Pinkuylluna Mountain Granaries) and Moray (in Maras). There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, view the masterpieces at Xapiri Ground, examine the collection at Planetarium Cusco, and explore the ancient world of Q'enqo.
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Drive from Andahuaylillas to Cusco in an hour. October in Cusco sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) 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).
