The city of "Cusco", the ancient capital of the Incan Empire,  was placed on the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983, and is without a doubt one of the most important destinations in Peru. There are Incan buildings waiting for you to discover them among its cobble-stoned streets, ones like the Koricancha and the palace of Inca Roca as well as Andean Baroque structures from the Colonial Period like the Cathedral and the Church of the Company of Christ. In addition, you can visit the picturesque neighborhood of San Blas where the best artisans in the department have set up their workshops. This magical city also has an exciting nightlife with cafes, restaurants, and bars for all tastes. Just ten minutes away from the city, there are the massive walls of the Sacsayhuamán fortress, and a few kilometers from there, you find the archeological sites of Qenko, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay, Incan buildings constructed completely with stone. Some legends narrate that this city was founded by the sons of the Sun on the spot indicated to them by this god. The city that was built was  luxurious and marvelous, the constructions were made of stones many of them with inlays of gold. The main characteristic lay in the consolidation of an urban sector in the form of a resting puma, and an agricultural one, with lots of terraces and irrigation canals. Quite close there is a huge wall called Sacsayhuamán. Some kilometers away, there are archaeological sites, Qenko, Pukapukara y Tambomachay, done in stone.

 

One of the more marvelous attractions is the Sacred Valley of The Incas (one hour from Cusco), where we get surprised with the natural beauty and the cultural diversity, with several towns like  Písac, Maras, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo ( from there, it is possible to catch the train to Machu Picchu - the lost city of The Incas ) that spread throughout it.

The enigmatic complex of Machu Picchu (one of the new seven wonders), the most important and beautiful legacy of the ancient Peruvian, is part of the Historic Sanctuary of the same name, which is also one of the few places in the Americas placed on both the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Lists by UNESCO. It is located high on top of a mountain and complements the exuberant nature that surrounds it, creating a one of a kind place in the world. An alternative way of getting to the citadel is by following one of the Inca Trails, a spectacular network of pathways that snake their way among the snow covered mountains, rivers, and overwhelming countryside. This is one of the best trekking routes in the world, since scattered throughout it, you find remarkable archeological sites and areas rich in unique plant and animal species.