24 days in Cusco Region Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take in breathtaking views at Tres Canones.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Espinar trip planner.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Espinar is an approximately 56-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Espinar is minus 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to San Pedro.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): delve into the distant past at Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the San Pedro online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Espinar to San Pedro takes 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in San Pedro can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Wed) before leaving for Andahuaylillas.

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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): admire the striking features of San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, explore the ancient world of Piquillacta, then make a trip to Chapel of Our Lady of Purified Canincunca, then admire the striking features of Templo San Juan Bautista de Huaro, and finally examine the collection at Museo Ritos Andinos. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Rumicolca and then find something for the whole family at Bosque de los ENTS.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Andahuaylillas trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from San Pedro to Andahuaylillas in 2 hours. In July, daytime highs in Andahuaylillas are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Paucartambo.

Paucartambo is a town in Southern Peru, capital of the province Paucartambo in the region Cusco. On the 6th (Sat), witness a stunning natural landmark at Aguas Termales de Chimur and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Tres Cruces.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Paucartambo day trip site.

Traveling by car from Andahuaylillas to Paucartambo takes 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Paucartambo can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Calca.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): hike along Lares Trek and then delve into the distant past at Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the ancient world of Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero, explore the ancient world of Huchuy Qosco, and then get outside with Peruprofundo Adventure.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Calca vacation app.

Traveling by car from Paucartambo to Calca takes 2.5 hours. July in Calca sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel to Machu Picchu.

A symbol of the Incan civilization, the abandoned city of Machu Picchu represents a must-see on a Peru vacation.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Intipuncu and Zipline. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Machu Picchu: Ollantaytambo (Sitio arqueológico Pinkuylluna, Qosqo Ayllu, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, admire the natural beauty at Mandor, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Banos Termales de Cocalmayo.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Machu Picchu trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Calca to Machu Picchu with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Cusco.

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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Humantay Lake and Food Tours. Explore Cusco's surroundings by going to Catarata Perolniyoc (in Urubamba), Pinkuylluna Mountain Granaries (in Ollantaytambo) and Maras (Moray & Salinas de Maras). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Sacsayhuaman, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado Central de San Pedro, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

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You can drive from Machu Picchu to Cusco in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.