Cuzco Articles

Exploring the Lost City of the Incas – Macchu Picchu, Peru, South America

What had started out as a haphazard last-minute trip to Macchu Picchu ended up being a phenomenal experience. So grab some Powerbars (and personal hygiene products), and hit the trail for an experience you’ll never forget.

The Colors of Cusco – Cusco, Peru

Eric Lehman tours Cusco, contemplating the romanticism of poverty.

Three Time’s A Charm – Cuzco, Peru

Margot Russell has s

Cuzco’s Cash Cows Turned Cold and Sour – Cuzco, Peru

Lito Galvan thinks Cuzco is no different from other highly commercialized cities joining the rat race – inhuman, sly, jaded, sophisticated, and money-faced.

Inti Raymi – Cuzco, Peru

As Lito Galvan discovers, Peru’s Winter Solstice Festival is not for those thin-of-wallet.

Machu Picchu, Back After 31 years – Cuzco, Peru

Howard Furst recounts his first trip to Machu Picc

The Best Trip Of My Life – Cuzco, Peru

Native Peruvian Henry Arias takes a tour around hi

To Learn From a Child – Cuzco, Peru

Although Kyle has traveled all over the world and

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 [...]

Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Between Nazca and Cusco, Peru

Samantha Colburn and her friends arrived into Cusc