• 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

Cusco is a common stop in Peru, especially for tours to Machu Picchu. Cusco is actually higher above sea level than most destinations in Peru, including the famous lost city, which makes it ideal for adjusting the the higher alititude. 

Most tours typically spend a few days in Cusco for this purpose. The city is also great for diving into the ancient Incan history of Peru, with many museums dedicated to archaeological finds. 

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