ACTIVITIES IN CUSCO

It is the gateway of one of the biggest attractions of Peru, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Cusco is a place to enjoy the history and archeology of the Inca people.

From its historic center with important buildings such as cathedrals, churches and convents, its cobbled streets and typical crafts of the area, to the impressive ruins of the Inca Empire that are found nearby, Cusco is the tourist capital of Peru and ideal for adventurers and lovers of civilizations.

Besides this, it has a lush flora surrounding the sector, with species such as orchids and wild vegetation of moist highland areas.

Cusco is the center of where colonial painting was done, found in the paintings made in the Cathedral of Cusco. In its works you can see the baroque influence mixed with indigenous features that painters gave their creations. Besides religious, folkloric aspects were included with representations of flora and fauna of the highlands.