https://cuscoperu.site/en/guides/ Practical, up-to-date information to plan your trip: tickets, how to get there, weather, altitude, routes and local expert tips. en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMT https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-tourist-ticket/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-tourist-ticket/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaWhich sites the Cusco Tourist Ticket includes, the ticket types (full and partial), how long it’s valid and which sites aren’t covered. https://cuscoperu.site/en/things-to-do-in-cusco/https://cuscoperu.site/en/things-to-do-in-cusco/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe places you can’t miss in Cusco and the surrounding area, with tips for planning your days. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-weather/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-weather/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe dry and rainy seasons, temperatures by month and the best time for Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and Rainbow Mountain. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-altitude-sickness/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-altitude-sickness/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaSymptoms of soroche, how to acclimatize in Cusco, what to eat and drink, and when to see a doctor. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-food/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-food/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe traditional Cusco dishes you have to try: chiri uchu, roast guinea pig, adobo, chicharrón, lechón, rocoto relleno and drinks like chicha morada and coca tea. https://cuscoperu.site/en/lima-to-cusco/https://cuscoperu.site/en/lima-to-cusco/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow to travel from Lima to Cusco: nonstop flights of 1 h 20 min, a bus ride of about 20 hours, airport transfers and how to avoid altitude sickness when you arrive. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-itinerary/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-itinerary/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaCusco itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days with Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake, in the right order to acclimatize well. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-at-night/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-at-night/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThings to do in Cusco at night: the illuminated Plaza de Armas, dances at the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo, peñas, San Blas bars, stargazing and safety tips. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-treks-compared/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-treks-compared/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle and Choquequirao compared: days, maximum altitude, difficulty, permits and who each trek is best for. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-packing-list/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-packing-list/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaA packing list for Cusco and Machu Picchu: layers for each season, documents, a first-aid kit for the altitude, outlets and gear for treks. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-with-kids/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-with-kids/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow to visit Machu Picchu with kids: tickets by age, which route to choose, altitude, transportation and what isn’t allowed, such as strollers. https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-trip-budget/https://cuscoperu.site/en/cusco-trip-budget/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow much a trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu costs: where your budget goes, reference prices for tours, how to save and what to book in advance. https://cuscoperu.site/en/inti-raymi/https://cuscoperu.site/en/inti-raymi/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaInti Raymi, Cusco’s Festival of the Sun, held every June 24: its history, the three venues, how to watch it and tips for booking. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-circuits/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-circuits/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe 3 official circuits and 10 routes at Machu Picchu: what each route covers, distance, effort level, maximum time allowed and which one to choose. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-ticket-types/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-ticket-types/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaWhich ticket applies to you based on your age and nationality, what ID to bring, and how rates work for children, seniors, CAN citizens and residents. https://cuscoperu.site/en/what-not-to-bring-to-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/what-not-to-bring-to-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaMaximum backpack size, prohibited items and the Ministry of Culture’s code of conduct at Machu Picchu, plus what you actually should bring. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-mountain/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-mountain/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaWhat the Machu Picchu Mountain climb (Route 1-A) is like: 3.8 km round trip, high effort, up to 7 hours inside and views of the snowcapped Salkantay and Pumasillo peaks. https://cuscoperu.site/en/huayna-picchu-vs-machu-picchu-mountain/https://cuscoperu.site/en/huayna-picchu-vs-machu-picchu-mountain/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaA side-by-side look at Machu Picchu’s two mountains: distance, effort, time allowed, views, vertigo and which part of the citadel each ticket includes. https://cuscoperu.site/en/huchuy-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/huchuy-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaRoute 3-D to Huchuy Picchu: 1.7 km round trip, moderate effort, a maximum stay of 3 h 30 min and available only in peak season. https://cuscoperu.site/en/intipunku-sun-gate/https://cuscoperu.site/en/intipunku-sun-gate/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow to reach Intipunku from the citadel on Route 1-C: 3.4 km round trip, moderate effort, peak season only, and how it connects to the Inca Trail. https://cuscoperu.site/en/inca-bridge-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/inca-bridge-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaRoute 1-D to the Inca Bridge: 2.6 km round trip, moderate effort, a maximum stay of 3 hours and available only in peak season. https://cuscoperu.site/en/great-cavern-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/great-cavern-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaRoute 3-C to the Great Cavern, also known as the Temple of the Moon: 3 km round trip, high effort and available only in peak season. https://cuscoperu.site/en/train-to-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/train-to-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaYour guide to the train to Machu Picchu: stations, travel times, PeruRail and Inca Rail classes, luggage allowance, the bimodal service and which train to take for your entry time. https://cuscoperu.site/en/bus-to-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/bus-to-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaThe Consettur bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: uphill and downhill schedules, ride time, reference fares, where to buy and the walking alternative. https://cuscoperu.site/en/hidroelectrica-route-to-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/hidroelectrica-route-to-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow to get to Machu Picchu via Hidroeléctrica: a bus to Santa María, shared vans to Santa Teresa and Hidroeléctrica, then a walk along the tracks or the train, with times and reference costs. https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-tickets/https://cuscoperu.site/en/machu-picchu-tickets/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:11 GMTPaul PumallocllaHow Machu Picchu tickets work: circuits, entry times, mountains, required ID and where to buy them through official channels. https://cuscoperu.site/en/how-to-get-to-machu-picchu/https://cuscoperu.site/en/how-to-get-to-machu-picchu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:02:10 GMTPaul PumallocllaTrain from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, the Inca Trail, the Hidroeléctrica route and the shuttle bus: times, pros and which to choose.