Explore the Inca culture, landscape Cusco, Peru

Available from the 13th century , the capital of the ancient Inca empire was located in the southeast of Cusco Peru , altitude 3,400 m . Explore Cusco is exploring the civilization of the ancient Incas .

To this day , next to the city of Machu Picchu - Cusco as world heritage by UNESCO in 1983 . The city is a major tourist attraction and welcomed nearly 2 million visitors each year . Peru State was recognized as the capital city of Cusco Peru's history .

Capital Cusco .

With the massive ruins of Machu Picchu to rest today, Cusco carries in it the mystery and undiscovered traces the history of Peru and the ancient Incas . Machu Picchu is also known by what name did Lost City of the Incas .

And even if you plan to explore the Lost City of the Incas had on the trails or to visit the sights in the area , you should certainly not ignore the vast Cusco region attractive .

The Lost City of the Incas , Machu Picchu .

Cusco is famous for The Lost City of the Incas , Machu Picchu , annually attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to visit. Most tourists come here are going to combine with the various means of transportation such as bus , taxi and finally walking , hiking .

Capital is located on 3,400 m altitude compared to sea level , the long leg of the trail leads you to visit the city of Machu Picchu will take 4-5 days including mountain road .

Visitors explore Machu Picchu happy .

The Inca trail around the city crosses the Andes , giving you spectacular views of the mountains and the ruins of Machu Picchu . To discover where you need to prepare good health , otherwise you will easily fall sick during this journey .

Today, the Peruvian government is also limiting the amount of travel to Machu Picchu , because of the danger of it and also for the purpose of protecting its cultural heritage . So if you intend to walk the Inca Trail , you will have to register it soon , otherwise there will be no more tickets to anywhere in Peru .

Moray Inca Ruins , which is described as a ring with a concentric circle down to the ground .

Capital Cusco today is not only appealing to the ruins of Machu Picchu , but also the sacred valley of the Incas . It takes one hour by bus from Santiago bus station in Cusco , you will reach the sacred valley of the Incas , where the landscape is pristine and sacred .

In the valley, with Inca ruins of Moray , which is described as a ring with a concentric circle down to the ground . Perhaps no one knows the origins of the ruins , but it was like a theater ( the stage musical, dramatic ... in ancient times ) , but you do not look tired eyes .

In addition, there are many activities that you will find in Cusco , the Inca capital of Peru and the capital today , although the mark of the Incas disappeared. There are many suggestions as walking around the hills in the city , which will give you a beautiful natural scenery around the area , views of the city and mountains .

If you want to buy anything or cuisine in Peru , then to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco center , or the central market where you can taste the Ceviche .

Ceviche is a dish typical of South America , including basic fresh seafood marinated lemon or orange sauce and eaten with chili or aji pepper , add some decorative herb is usually an appetizer . With many variations , such as not eating , or with a mixture of fish and seafood species have hard shells , varies by region . Ceviche can be found in almost every restaurant in Peru , usually served with potatoes .