- Learning about ancient Inca history and visiting well maintained ruins and archaeological sites
- Seeing the beautiful and historic Spanish Colonial architecture juxtaposed against Inca ruins
- Touring the Sacred Valley
- Enjoying local food, art, and culture
- Visiting the Inca Museum
- Leaving on the Hiram Bingham train to the famous site of Machu Picchu
- Meeting local Peruvians and getting introduced to their culture
- Seeing a festival procession make its way down the streets, with brightly colored costumes and lively music
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