When my welcome service guide in Cusco asked me if I want to watch a show, at first I am hesitant. I don’t know what kind of show is that. It was not introduced to me by my contact at the agency. Then he shows me the brochure. I became excited when I read that a show was a typical Peruvian entertainment featuring Peruvian music and dances. And what I liked most was the buffet dinner... continue
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CUSCO… The Fountains at Tambomachay
The last destination of our tour was at Tambomachay. It was also a short drive over the hills near Q’enqo. Before reaching Tambomachay, you can pass by some adobe houses along the road. The Puca Pucara which guarded the city’s entrance was also along the way with its beautiful panoramic view. We reached the place at 5PM and it was getting dark maybe because of the weather, a bit... continue
CUSCO… Exploring Q’enqo
Another archaeological site on the Sacred Valley is the Q’enqo. The location is also a short drive from Sacsayhuaman. When driving towards Q’enqo, you may not notice the place because its location is right on a hillside. Q’enqo is said to be one of the largest holy places in Cusco. It is also known to be the place for sacrifice and mummification. Different from other temples,... continue
CUSCO… The Magnificent Sacsayhuaman
When I am still planning for my Peru trip, I read about Sacsayhuaman. I am checking the maps and all I’m thinking, the location of Sacsayhuaman is lower than Cusco. Not realizing that when reading about Sacsayhuaman, the temperature is a bit colder than in Cusco, meaning its location is above it. When our van drives up the hill, I suddenly asks myself why are we driving up and where are... continue
CUSCO… The Grand Cathedral of Cusco
From Koricancha, we go to Plaza de Armas (Main Square) to where the location of Cusco Cathedral. There are two other churches in the Plaza de Armas. Iglesia de la Campania de Jesus – the rival church of the Cathedral Iglesia del Triunfo – the first Catholic Church in Cusco As per my guide, the exact location where the Cusco Cathedral is previously an Inca Palace. Construction... continue
CUSCO… The Amazing Koricancha
First activity in Cusco is the city tour in the afternoon. I’m glad my energy is back and my altitude sickness is also gone. In the morning, I feel dizzy and weak, now I’m ready to explore Cusco. My tour guide picks me up at my hotel at 1pm. I immediately asks her how many of us will be doing the tour; she says only me and a family of 6. So after my pick-up, we drive to the hotel... continue
CUSCO… My Arrival
When I book my flights in South America, I am doing it using the multi-city option in the TAM Brazil website. I don’t know the reason why I cannot choose the flights that I want and the system picks the fight for me. So I don’t have any choice but to fly with the first scheduled flight to Cuzco. My Cusco arrival is early in the morning. A week before coming to Cuzco, I am always... continue