Casa de la Gringa Mountain House

Huchuy Qosqo is an archaeological site of the Inca culture located north of Cusco. Its name means "Little Cuzco". It is considered a true hidden gem and is characterized by the way it rises above the town of Lamay. Huchuy – Qosqo is a route that is usually done over several days. It is possible to sleep in a tent but also to sleep with the locals. This trek has the advantage of starting not too far from Cuzco, it passes through the archaeological site of Huchuy-Qosqo and ends in the sacred...

Qenqo or Kenko, which in Quechua means labyrinth, is an archaeological site very close to the city of Cusco and is divided into two areas: Chico and Grande. It has an infrastructure of underground galleries, quite common in the area, where you can see stone structures that resemble furniture. It is estimated that it used to function as a center of worship and sacrifices, therefore, some interesting structures that it has are: the amphitheater, the sacrificial room and a zigzag-shaped canal.

This walking route in Cuzco and its surroundings starts from the Plazoleta Recoleta and climbs through the alleys to the outskirts of the San Blas district then continues to the Cristo Blanco which dominates the city and offers you a spectacular view over the rooftops of Cuzco and the valley. Then the walk continues to the entrance of the ruin of Saqsaywaman before descending into town passing by the Church of San Cristobal and arriving at La Plaza de Armas. This walk is a great way to...

The traditional Cusco walking tour takes visitors through some of the most famous areas of Cusco, including the San Blas neighborhood, the 12-sided stone, the Qorikancha, the Palace of Justice, and the Plaza de Armas. The city of Cusco is steeped in history and its development over time is perfectly shown along the route. The impressive Qorikancha shows 3 clear periods of use, while also demonstrating changing attitudes towards historic preservation in Peru. The structure displays pre-Inca,...

Zone X is an interesting and uncrowded site, located near the Temple of the Moon and the Sachsayhuaman Fortress. It is a limestone hill where there are several caves or "chinkanas", natural and created by ancient populations, which can be explored. The interior is quite dark (don't forget to bring a flashlight!), however, some details can be seen, such as niches carved into the rock. To get there you can take a bus to Tambomachay and get off at the crossroads next to the site or simply walk...