Cusco Peru Travel

Cusco Peru, Capital of the Inca Empire, offers the possibility to visit one of the new wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Includes travel programs.

Welcome to Cusco !!!!

GENERAL TRAVEL INFORMATION

LOCATION
This famous town of Cusco, whose origin dates from many centuries ago and which was the seat of the Inca Empire’s Government, is situated in the southern highlands of Peru.

ALTITUDE
The city of Cusco is at 3,400 meter above sea level.

POPULATION
It has a population of 1'103,566 inhabitants.

CLIMATE
Cold and dry. It has two well defined seasons in the area of Cusco: the rainy season, in November to April and the dry season, the rest of the year. The average temperature minimum of 7ēC and maximum of 19ēC.

ACCESS / APPROACH
By Air:
There are daily flights to Cusco from Lima and other cities of the country. The airport is 3 kms. from the city.

USEFUL RESOURCES

TREKKING AND BACKPACKING CLUB PERU. An excellent source for information on trekking and backpacking in Peru for the independent traveler. Located in Lima and a small office in Huaraz, Peru.

PERU'S ROYAL INCA TRAIL. One of the most spectacular trails to travel in Peru. Here you can find, the know how information on these Inca trails...

INCATRAILS EXPLORER PERU. Offers an incredible experience to travel, this is, to follow the trails in the Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash, and new routes...