History & Archaeology
The Sacred Valley, beyond the view
Terraces, towns and a river: read the landscape before turning it into an itinerary.
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History & Archaeology
Read the stones and the sources. Follow the questions that connect Peru’s past to its present.
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History & Archaeology
Cusco, Navel of the World? Explore the fascinating history behind its name!
Explore the history behind Cusco’s name and the layers of a city that continues to evolve.
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DestinationCusco
Quick answer: Cusco is a living Andean city and the former center of the Inca state. Inca masonry, colonial buildings, markets and contemporary local life…
DestinationMachu Picchu
Quick answer: Machu Picchu is an Inca archaeological complex in Peru’s Cusco region, set between Andean peaks and cloud forest. The visit is governed by…
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KOA journeyCusco Wonders: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake & Rainbow Mountain
Explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain in a customizable six-day journey.