Composed of both the Amazonian forest and high Andean mountains, the Cusco region hosted the first Andean civilizations and thus has an extremely rich cultural heritage.
The city of Cusco being considered the oldest city in the Americas, there are many ruins and monuments relating to its history. Whether in the city of Cusco itself or in the surrounding area as in the Sacred Valley, there are a lot of magnificent and moving monuments to visit. The Cusco region is also home to the unmissable Machu Picchu, which makes it a must-visit place during your trip to Peru! Nevertheless, the region of Cusco also consists of an important natural diversity and many hiking routes will lead you to impressive glaciers or lakes.
Because of its history, the Cusco region offers a vision of a vast cultural heritage and astonishing know-how. Whether it is gastronomy, crafts or agriculture, traditions are preserved and promoted by its inhabitants.
Cusco is a very cosmopolitan city. It is good to stroll through its museums, its cathedral and its monastery, its alleys where the Inca walls still proudly stand, or discover the picturesque bohemian district of San Blas, its artists and craftsmen. Restaurants from all over the world and a famous nightlife make it a very lively city.