Cuzco Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Cuzco

Where is it located?: Cuzco is in southern Peru near the famous city of Machu Picchu.

Why do people go there?: Cuzco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire. Hoards of tourist use Cuzco as a base for exploring the surrounding regions.

How do travelers get there?: Packaged travelers generally arrive in Cuzco’s airport. Overlanders arrive on bus from around the country.

Currency: Nuevo Sol/Soles; Vernacular Sol or Soles

City Code: 84

Population: 1.2 million

Languages: Spanish

Travel Information

Neighborhoods: Gringo Alley, Av Sol, Plaza de Armas

Attractions: Machu Picchu, Inca Trail

Accommodations: Cuzco Hostels

Tourist Office: Peru Tourist Information

Off-the-beaten-path: Coricancha ruins

Health Issues: Altitude sickness, Cholera, hepatitis, malaria (Malaria exists in the lowlands), rabies, typhoid, yellow fever

Tips for Visiting

When to go: High season for Machu Picchu is from June to August. June-Aug.: Dry season in the mountains.

Common Phrases: Chao = Goodbye. Cuanto cuesta? = How much?. Donde esta? = Where is?. Como se llama? = What is your name?. Me llamo = My name is Chuta! = Shoot!

City Specific Events: Festival of the Sun: June 24

How to get around?: Cuzco is not too big and taxis and buses, and tour buses can take you throughout the city.

Good to know: Cuzco is South America’s oldest inhabited city.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The nearest airport that you can take to get to Cuzco is the Lima Airport.

Need more information?: Check out the Cuzco travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.





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