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Cusco
Inca Capital
The navel of the Inca world, where Spanish colonial architecture rises from precisely cut Inca stonework. Cusco enchants with its plaza, its churches built on temple foundations, and the extraordinary craftsmanship of a civilization at its peak.
Best Time
May to October (dry season)
Duration
2-3 nights for acclimatization and exploration
Ideal For
History Enthusiasts, Culture Seekers, Foodies, First-time Visitors
The Stay
Historic convents and palaces transformed into intimate hotels.
Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
A former convent and palace with Peru's first oxygen-enriched suites.
- Oxygenated rooms
- Hypnôze spa
- Cooking classes
Inkaterra La Casona
A 16th-century manor surrounding a tranquil courtyard.
- Courtyard oasis
- Personalized service
- Walking distance to plaza
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
A restored convent with ancient Inca walls beneath.
- Inca foundations
- Oxygen enrichment
- Central location
The Palate
Where Peruvian gastronomy meets Andean tradition.
- Dinner at MAP Café in the Pre-Columbian Art Museum
- Pisco sour masterclass
- San Pedro Market guided tour
- Cooking class with local ingredients
The Stillness
Finding the sacred within the busy capital.
- Sacsayhuamán at sunrise, alone with the stones
- Morning light in the Plaza de Armas
- Koricancha, where gold once covered walls
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