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South America · Andes

Cusco / Sacred Valley

Inca heart of Peru — Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu access, vibrant Quechua culture.

Country: Peru Region: Cusco Language: es Currency: PEN Cost tier: $$

Why come here

Showing scores adjusted for September.

Historical
10.0
Ancient Civilization 10
Archaeological Sites 10
National Monuments 9
Unesco World Heritage Concentration 9
Colonial History 8
Medieval Old Town 6
Art & Museums
9.0
Craft Artisan Traditions 9
Outdoor Public Art 5
Sacred Spaces
9.0
Ancient Temples Ruins Spiritual 9
Monasteries Retreat Centers 5
Nature & Outdoors
9.0
Mountains Iconic 9
Hiking Trail Networks 9
National Parks Iconic 8
Wildlife Birding 6
Rainforest Jungle 5
Festivals & Events
8.0
Religious Festivals 8
Cultural Carnivals 7
Adventurous
7.0
Adrenaline Land 7
Adrenaline Air 6
Mountaineering Climbing 6
Foodie
7.0
Regional Cuisine Pilgrimage 7
Romance
6.0
Fine Dining Destination 6
Secluded Escape 6

Practical notes

terrain: mountains english widely spoken spanish widely spoken visa free for us visa free for co rideshare: uber, cabify walkable city altitude above 2500m unesco world heritage safe solo travel

Climate by month

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