What is the Tourist Ticket in Cusco? The Tourist Ticket in Cusco (BTC) is an official pass managed by COSITUC that grants access to the main archaeological sites, museums, and cultural centers in Cusco. With this single ticket, visitors can explore places ranging from...
Amid the mountains of southern Peru, the Inca Bridge Qeswachaka stretches across the Apurímac River as a living relic of Incan ingenuity. Made entirely of ichu, a natural fiber from the high Andean grasslands, this bridge connects not only two shores but also the past...
Deep in the southern Andes, among valleys, lagoons, and sacred mountains, lies a little-known yet breathtaking natural wonder: Pallay Punchu Cusco, also known as the Rainbow Mountain of Layo. Standing at over 4,700 meters (15,400 feet) above sea level, this...
MARAS SALT MINES: THE WHITE BLANKET THAT SPRINGS FROM THE HEART OF THE ANDES Imagine a landscape that defies all logic: thousands of small mirrors of white and pink salt covering the slope of a mountain in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. No, it’s...
OLLANTAYTAMBO FORTRESS WHERE THE STONES SPEAK AND TIME STANDS STILL The Ollantaytambo Fortress awaits you. Imagine standing in front of its colossal terraced walls soaring skyward, a work of engineering so perfect that it seems to defy both gravity and time. It is not...
PISAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK THE ANCIENT INCA CEMETERY In the breathtaking landscape of the Sacred Valley, an imposing mountain is visible to all visitors arriving at the archaeological complex. At first glance, its slope appears to be dotted with hundreds of dark...
THE GREAT AGRICULTURAL LABORATORY OF THE INCAS The archaeological site of Moray is much more than a set of perfect circles nestled in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At first glance, its imposing design might appear to be a ceremonial amphitheater. However, its true...
Chinchero: The Rainbow Town The town of Chinchero, situated at an altitude of over 3,754 meters in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, presents itself as far more than a simple stop en route to Machu Picchu. It is a destination alive with the tangible connection between...
The San Cristóbal Viewpoint is one of the most iconic places in Cusco, Peru. Located on the hill of the same name, this site offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city, blending history, culture, and natural beauty. In this article, we’ll tell you everything...