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Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Inca
Cusco is a city of extraordinary historical significance. Inca legend suggests that Cusco was founded in the 13th century by the leader Manco Capac, but it’s history actually predates that, when it was inhabited by the Killki culture that preceded the Inca by 500 years. When Pizarro arrived in 1533 he found Cusco thriving as the capital of the world’s largest empire at the time, the Inca. The foundation of the city is still that of the Inca, and surrounding Cusco are fantastic Inca ruins that demonstrate their impeccable talents at crafting stone.
Cusco’s cultural center is the Plaza de Armas, where one finds historical cathedrals, bustling café’s and shops, and plenty of night life. Notable attractions in the Plaza include the Cathedral, the nearby La Compañia, and Triunfo Chapel, the first Spanish church to be built in Cusco
Surrounding Cusco are the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman with it’s fortressed stone walls, as well as Tambo Machay that were former imperial baths. Cusco is a gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, but also an attraction in and of itself. Arequipa Peru
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