Cusco is a city in the Peruvian Andes that was the capital of the Inca Empire and is known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. The Plaza de Armas is the center of the old city, with galleries, carved wooden balconies, and ruins of Inca walls.
The Baroque-style Santo Domingo Convent was built over the Inca Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework.
The millenary history is felt in every step you take through the streets of its villages, which seem to have been frozen in time. Its cities, filled with a mysticism so deep that you will never want to leave. And if you must leave, there will always be that yearning that devours you inside to return as soon as possible.
(16 km • 8-hour hike)Depart from Cusco for Soraypampa . Hike to Humantay Lake (4,200 m) and camp next to Salkantay Mountain (3,900 m) . A first day filled with high-altitude landscapes and Andean energy.
Pickup in Cusco: You'll depart early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco to begin this journey to the start of the trek . The first stop will be Mollepata, a picturesque Andean village located about two and a half hours from Cusco. During the journey, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Andes Mountains.
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