🏛️ Cusco & Machu Picchu
Cusco City & San Blas Walk
Inca temples, golden colonial churches and the artisan lanes of San Blas in the sunny Inca capital.
🕒 Half day · 4 hrs 🥾 Easy walking 📍 Cusco & the Sacred Valley
The route
Your journey, stop by stop
The programme
A day to remember
09:00
Qorikancha
Begin at the Inca Temple of the Sun, once sheathed in sheets of gold.
10:00
Plaza de Armas
Explore the grand cathedral and the arcaded heart of the city.
11:00
San Blas
Climb cobbled lanes to the artisan quarter and its rooftop viewpoints.
12:00
Sacsayhuamán
Marvel at the colossal Inca stonework on the hill above Cusco.
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Who’s it for
- History & architecture fans
- First-timers in Cusco
- Relaxed walkers
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Need to know
- Cusco is 3,400m — take your first day slow
- Steep cobbled streets — comfy shoes
- Strong sun, cool shade — layers & sunscreen
- Small cash for entries & markets
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Altitude in Cusco & Machu Picchu
Symptoms, the altitude of every stop and a simple plan to avoid soroche.
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What to pack for Peru
A printable checklist with layers by season and the Machu Picchu entry rules.
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Peru in 7, 10 or 14 days
Three day-by-day routes, in an order that eases you into the altitude.
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