About Cusco
Cusco or Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cusco Province and Cusco Department. It has historically been one of the largest cultural, economic and political centers of Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Symbol: S/
Language
Aymara
Also: Quechua, Spanish
Phone Code
+51
International dialing code for Peru
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Peru
Region
Americas
South America
Safety in Cusco
Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.091)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
4 protected sites near Cusco
Things to See in Cusco
16 landmarks and points of interest
Amaru Marka Wasi
archaeological site in Peru
Casa Concha
cultural heritage site in Peru
Colcampata
archaeological site in Peru
Convent of Santo Domingo
cultural heritage site in Cusco, Peru
Coricancha
sun temple
Garcilaso de la Vega's House
building in Cusco, Peru
Iglesia de la Recoleta
catholic church in Cuzco, Peru
Museo Histórico Regional de Cusco
art museum and historic site in Cusco, Peru
Museo Inka
museum in Cusco, Peru
Plaza de Armas
square in Cusco, Peru
Puka Pukara
cultural heritage site in Peru
Q'inqu
archeological site
Source: Wikidata
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