According to legend, this plaza once marked the exact center of the Inca Empire, earning Cusco the nickname "the navel of the world." After Spanish conquistadors conquered the city in the early 1500s, ...

Cusco will, figuratively and literally, take your breath away. Peru’s second city, full of hilly cobblestones lanes, centuries-old cathedrals, and pleasant stone fountains, sits at nearly 11,000 feet.

Cusco, Peru is home to some of Latin America’s top tourist destinations, including the ancient Incan estate Machu Picchu. Tourism is a critical industry for Peru. In 2013 it was responsible for 13% of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Raven covers luxury travel, vegan dining, hotels and the arts. PERU, CUZCO - JULY 24 : Aerial view of Cuzco. Plaza de Armas ...

Located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes Mountains, Cusco is a beautiful, vibrant city waiting to be explored. Once the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, this mountain city is steeped with Inca ...

Biggest selling point: You can just feel the energy of past generations here, walking the ancient stone streets and passing through oversize doorways once reserved for Inca royalty. In Cusco, a World ...

In recent years, Peruvian cuisine has gained popularity in the world’s culinary landscape, but for the freshest (and most authentic) specialty dishes, Cusco will not disappoint. Most Peruvian dishes ...

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