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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

About Cusco
Cusco Geography Diverse, Ancient and Natural

The Incas forged an incredible civilization that learned how to tame the geography of Cusco. This ancient society lived in harmony with the rivers, the Sun, the rain, the ocean, the jungle, the Cusco mountains and the cold dryness of the Andes, consequently adapting to the weather, their surroundings and surviving thanks to Mother Earth’s gifts.


Part of this ancient society still lives today in each town and can be seen through the customs of the people. A trip to Cusco takes you back in time and allows you to rediscover the exciting lives of the Incas, as well as their great works of art, their fiestas, the roots of their social strength and the energy of their people.

Experience Cusco and discover a wealth of different worlds, all with their own individual landscapes, sounds, colors and tastes; travel back in time to ancient civilizations and share the great cultural heritage of the Cusco people. Many destinations and experiences such as Cusco’s coast and mountains can only be explained by seeing them in the flesh. The beating heart of its roots and destinations. Caral, the first civilization in the Americas; pre-Hispanic cultures; the Inca Empire; the fusion between the Inca and Hispanic worlds; Cusco and its Western, East Asian and African influences; deserts, mountains, forests, the Amazon and the sea; flora, fauna and a wide variety of cultural expressions. Cusco is all of this.

Cusco Identity


Cusco’s indigenous Andean origins clashed with the conquering spirit of the Spaniards. While the original outcome was submission to Western culture new identity that’s full of contradictions as a result of differing life principles and values.

Location, Geography and Climate


Cusco is a truly diverse city, with 11 ecoregions and 84 of the 117 life zones that exist worldwide.

Contact Centre



Doubts, recommendations and help.

World Heritage 


Cusco culture is one and many at the same time. Cusco today are the inheritors of customs and traditions from civilizations that flourished for centuries before the arrival of the Europeans.

Multimedia


Here you will find a series of tools that will help you enjoy the various destinations in Cusco in greater realism.

News


Keep up-to-date with the latest news, events and happenings in Cusco life.

Links of Interest


Additional assistance.

FAQ


Frequently Asked Questions
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