Explore Cusco
Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru. it,s on the eastern end of the Knot of Cuzco near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY3_7pRHfs0
Language Spoken
Cusco Quechua is the official language. Very little English is spoken in Cusco, therefore it is advised that you learn a few Cuso Quechua phrases.
Currency & Time Zone
Peruvian Sol (PEN)
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 7.00 S/ (R36.82) and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant costs around 40.00 S/ (R210.38).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 7.50 S/ (R39.45) and an imported beer around 20.00 S/ (R105.19).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 5.00 S/ (R26.30) and 5.00 S/ (R26.30) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Uber is available in Cusco and accurate prices can be found on the Uber mobile app.Things to do in Cusco
The top tourist attractions to visit in Cusco are Sacsayhuaman, Humantay Lake, Centro Historico De Cusco, Inca Trail, and Plaza de Armas.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
- Yellow Fever
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Warm Jacket
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans only need a valid passport for stays of up to 3 months