Planning a Trip in Cusco
Planning a Trip in Cusco

Organize your travel plan to Cusco well, and here we tell you which places you should visit SI or SI in the city of Cusco. It is advisable to always arrive before noon and try to acclimatize in this beautiful city. Remember that the itinerary of the days you can change it according to what you want to visit and the time you have in Cusco.

Trips to Cusco

Here is a list of what you can do in Cusco in 10 days.

Day 1: Cusco and surroundings

It is an ideal option for those who want to start visiting the city of Cusco, and usually several travel agencies in Cusco offer this circuit, which starts around mid-day and the places to visit are: The Cathedral of Cusco, The Temple of Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PukaPukara and Tambochay.

Remember that to visit these tourist sites you must have the tourist ticket of Cusco, and if you are going to be several days in Cusco and you have planned to visit almost all the archaeological ruins it is advisable to have the general tourist ticket, if only these two or three days You can buy the partial tourist ticket according to the places you will visit.

cusco qoriqancha

Day 2: Mountain of Colors Vinicunca

Undoubtedly, it is one of the sites that you or SI have to visit, but before starting the circuit you should take a coca tea for altitude sickness, since this circuit is at almost 5000 meters above sea level. And it requires a walk that lasts between 4 to 6 hours (Round Trip).

A lot of travelers think that the walk to the mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is easy, but they come across with the surprise that it is very tired and they arrive at the jousting mountain of colors.

Tips for the mountain of colors Vinicunca:

• Do not rush to get to the mountain of 7 colors quickly, it is preferable to go slowly but surely and not suffer much fatigue.
• Try to be warm because it is quite cold.
• If you are traveling with children under 12 years old, this circuit is not adequate.
• Do not look for cheap prices, look for security and good services.
• Always ask the agency with whom you contrasted this service, if you have a first aid kit and an oxygen balloon. This is essential for any emergency during the trip.

rainbow mountain cusco

Day 3: Machu Picchu

Every traveler’s dream is to reach Machu Picchu, the main tourist destination of Cusco and Peru. To visit the citadel of Machu Picchu you have two shifts, and you also have the possibility to enter the mountain of Huayna Picchu and the Machu Picchu mountain, but remember that to enter the mountains you must make your reservation in advance, as they have quotas limited for your income.

To buy tickets to Machu Picchu you can directly enter Machupicchu.gob.pe there you will have the option if you want to visit Machu Picchu in the first shift or the second shift and if you also want to visit the mountain Huayna Picchu or the Machu Picchu mountain.

To buy the tourist train ticket you can enter the PeruRail.com page there you will have several train options and prices. Now if you are Peruvian and you want to buy a local train ticket, the purchase is personal and presenting DNI.

To buy the bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu you can do it in the same town of Aguas Calientes or in the city of Cusco.

Now if all this is complicated, you can find a travel agency that takes care of everything, since they will also provide transportation from Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco, Certified Guide, Lodging (If you want to stay one night in Aguas Calientes ) and one other additional services.

Day 4: Humedales de Huasao – Bebe Groot

This is a perfect alternative for those who want to get away from the city a bit. In the Wetlands of Huasao you can find some characters from Avengers (Groot and Bebe Groot), also very close to the Wetlands of Huasao are the villages of Saylla and Tipon where you can taste typical dishes of Cusco, highly recommended.
You can do this circuit on your own.

Prices:
Cost of the ticket: 2 Soles Cusco – Huasao.
Cost of the ticket: 3 Huaso Suns – Wetlands of Huasao (Mototaxi: Optional).
Entry: S / 1.5
Lunch in Saylla or Tipon an average of 25 soles per plate.

humedales de huasao

Day 5: Laguna Humantay

One of the tourist destinations preferred by travel, and is to visit the Laguna de Humantay which is located on the Salkantay route, it is always advisable to go with a travel agency and if you suffer from altitude sickness, drink mate de coca or some pill for the soroche (altitude sickness). It is a route that takes a lot of trekking like the mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca.

Tips for the Humantay Lagoon:

• Go warm because it is quite cold.
• If you are traveling with children under 12 years old, this circuit is not adequate.
• Do not look for cheap prices, look for security and good services.
• Always ask the agency with whom you contrasted this service, if you have a first aid kit and an oxygen balloon. This is essential for any emergency during the trip.

Lake Humantay

Day 6: Salinas of Maras Moray and Sacred Valley of the Incas

This is a perfect circuit for those who wish to save time by visiting two sites in a single day. This tour is recommended to do with a travel agency to save time in terms of transportation.

The problem of doing it on your own is transportation only, because in each place you must wait for transportation and you will lose a lot of time.
The places to visit are: Los Andenes de Moray and Las Salineras de Maras, the archaeological ruins of Ollantaytambo, the market of Pisaq and the ruins of Pisaq.
Remember that you must have the tourist ticket of Cusco to enter these tourist sites and the additional cost you will make is the entrance to the Salres de Maras S / 10.

Options:
• You can also visit the Salinas de Maras and Andenes de Moray in half a day.
• You can make the Sacred Valley of the Incas on another day and take the opportunity to board the train in Ollantaytambo towards Aguas Calientes.

Maras Salt Mines

Day 8: Valle Sur Cusco

With this circuit you can visit the ruins of Tipon (an emblematic sample of the Inca hydraulic wisdom), we will also visit Andahuaylillas better known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”.
This circuit Valle Sur I quietly can do it on your own and remember that to enter you must have the tourist ticket of Cusco.

tipon cusco

Day 9: The last INCA Bridge

This circuit will be unforgettable because you can get to know the famous Inca bridge, which even in these days it is possible to observe. You will also have the possibility to cross and appreciate the magical Inca work.

The last INCA Bridge

Day 10: Canoeing along the Urubamba River

If you like adrenaline this circuit is perfect for you, a canoeing adventure on the Urubamba river. It is always advisable to do it with a travel agency and provide you with necessary information before starting this circuit.

rafting urubamba