Peru Attractions
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Venue: Cuzco When: Daily
Cuzco, in the Peruvian Andes, was the ancient capital city of the Inca empire.
Held to be the home of the gods by the Incas, Cuzco was the capital of the Tahuantinsuyu - the great pre-Colombian empire during the period from 1438 to 1533. The city was also the axis of a network of roads spanning the continent, from Colombia down to northern Chile and Argentina.
Today, Cuzco is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with much to see. The enigmatic ancient ruins of Machu Pichu can be reached by a three-hour train ride or by walking the Inca Trail. A couple of kilometres away is the titanic fortress of Sacsayhuamán. The Koricancha Temple is an example of the fusion of Inca and Western cultures. An important site, it was dedicated to sun worship and its walls were said to have been sheathed in silver and gold.
The terracing and agricultural laboratory at Moray lies around 75 kilometres from Cuzco. The site is famous for its sunken amphitheatre, made up of four circular terraces. The site was apparently used for experimenting with crops at various altitudes and it is believed that the terraces enabled the Incas to grow more than 250 plant species.
Other attractions in the area include the fortress and the town of Ollantaytambo, the shrines of Qenqo and Tambomachay and the religious centre Písac, with ruins, agricultural terracing and a famous market.
Cuzco has two defined seasons, a rainy season, from November to March, and a dry season, the recommended time of year for visiting, from April to October.
Cuzco, in the Peruvian Andes, was the ancient capital city of the Inca empire.
Held to be the home of the gods by the Incas, Cuzco was the capital of the Tahuantinsuyu - the great pre-Colombian empire during the period from 1438 to 1533. The city was also the axis of a network of roads spanning the continent, from Colombia down to northern Chile and Argentina.
Today, Cuzco is one of the most popular destinations in Peru, with much to see. The enigmatic ancient ruins of Machu Pichu can be reached by a three-hour train ride or by walking the Inca Trail. A couple of kilometres away is the titanic fortress of Sacsayhuamán. The Koricancha Temple is an example of the fusion of Inca and Western cultures. An important site, it was dedicated to sun worship and its walls were said to have been sheathed in silver and gold.
The terracing and agricultural laboratory at Moray lies around 75 kilometres from Cuzco. The site is famous for its sunken amphitheatre, made up of four circular terraces. The site was apparently used for experimenting with crops at various altitudes and it is believed that the terraces enabled the Incas to grow more than 250 plant species.
Other attractions in the area include the fortress and the town of Ollantaytambo, the shrines of Qenqo and Tambomachay and the religious centre Písac, with ruins, agricultural terracing and a famous market.
Cuzco has two defined seasons, a rainy season, from November to March, and a dry season, the recommended time of year for visiting, from April to October.
Peru Information
The Commission for the Promotion of Peru
Address: Calle 1 Oeste 50, Edificio Mitinci - 13th and 14th Floor, Urb. Córpac, San Isidro, Lima 27, Peru
Email: infoperu@promperu.gob.pe
Phone: +51 (0) 1 224 3279 or +51 (0) 1 224 3271 / 3125
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Looking for things to do around Peru? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| National Marinera Contest |
Jan 2009 (annual) Trujillo |
| The Anniversary of the Founding of Lima |
17 - 18 Jan 2009 (annual) Lima |
| Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros |
Oct - Nov 2008 (annual) Lima |
| Procession of the Lord of Miracles |
15 - 31 Oct 2008 (annual) Lima |
| Inca Trail |
1 Mar 2008 - 31 Jan 2009 (annual) Machu Picchu |
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