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Best Things To Do in Cusco Peru 4K

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Island Hopper TV
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👁️ 160K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 23:15

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The creator provides a comprehensive travel guide to Cusco, Peru, and the surrounding Sacred Valley. The journey begins in the central historical area at Plaza Mayor, where the creator highlights local architecture, museums, and the Cusco Cathedral. The guide explores Incan history through visits to the Coricancha Museum, the twelve angled stone, and the massive archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, which the creator notes is designed to resemble the head of a puma. The video also covers local culture at the San Pedro market, discusses the benefits of chewing coca leaves for high elevation, and explains the distinction between regular and baby alpaca fabrics. Travel logistics are addressed, including train options to Machu Picchu and the importance of booking tickets in advance. The exploration extends to the Sacred Valley, featuring the salt mines of Maras, the agricultural terraces of Moray, and the ancient city of Pisac. The creator concludes by sampling traditional Peruvian cuisine, such as guinea pig and alpaca, and provides observations on the local climate and the development of a new airport in Chinchero.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the central Historical Area Plaza myor good place to start your trip

I highly recommend you watch our other videos we did everything you need to know when visiting Peru

try to book your tickets in advance and I would say circuit one 2 or three are considered the best admission

this was probably the best restaurant I ate at in all of Peru

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try to stay in Cusco around 72 hours if you're going to do Machu Picchu and the sacred Valley
Book tickets for Machu Picchu in advance and consider circuits one, two, or three for the best admission
Get the full Cusco tourist ticket if you plan to visit multiple attractions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High elevation difficultyChew on leaves that help with high elevation, as locals do for energy and stamina
Getting to Rainbow MountainThe hike is the hardest part, and it takes about 3 hours to get there

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Cusco Peru?
QHow to plan a trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley?
QWhat local Peruvian cuisine should you try?

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Top: Machu Picchu ($45 for bus or train ticket)
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