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Why Peru?

For hiking in the high Andes, exploring ancient Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley and sampling ceviche in Lima.

Why Chile?

For exploring bizarre landscapes in Atacama, taking time out from the 21st century in Torres del Paine and savoring the vintages of the Andean vineyards.

Why Argentina?

For astounding natural beauty in Patagonia, exercising your wine palate in Mendoza and exploring the bustling city streets of Buenos Aires.

Why Brazil?

For golden sands and year round sun in Salvador, diverse wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest and carnival and beach culture in Rio de Janeiro.

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Cusco travel guide

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Cusco - This high-altitude city in the Peruvian Andes was once the seat of the mighty Inca Empire. Today it is an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the historical capital of Peru. With a huge wealth of important archeological sites, historical buildings and impressive museums, Cusco is the perfect place for a crash course in Inca history, as well as being a great base from which to explore the nearby Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Cusco is well set up for travelers with an array of excellent hotels and many fine restaurants. CAT Travel offers a range of tours visiting Cusco, including city tours and trips out to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

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Sacsayhuaman – In the outskirts of the city, the impressive site of Sacsayhuaman plays an important part in Cusco’s traditional celebrations. Though the site was used by the Inca people, it in fact dates back pre-Inca to 1100AD and the indigenous Killke Culture.

The historical center - Cusco is a city built around its historical ancestry and as the former capital of the Inca Empire it has a wealth of archeological monuments to explore, as well as many impressive colonial buildings. The entire city center of Cusco has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shopping - Cusco is the place to shop, with a wide range of locally made handicrafts on offer in the city’s lively markets.

 
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