{"id":4777,"date":"2022-05-31T10:39:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2022-05-31T10:37:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:37:21","slug":"5-reasons-to-visit-cusco-peru-on-a-south-american-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-visit-cusco-peru-on-a-south-american-holiday","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Visit Cusco, Peru on a South American Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4779 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center.jpg\" alt=\"5 reasons to visit Cusco\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cusco-historical-center-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, have you ever wanted to see <strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong>, which is considered one of the wonders of the world? It is definitely worth the trip to <strong>visit Cusco<\/strong> in Peru before heading to the ancient site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">That precious moment when studies ends or when you take a few days away from the office to enjoy a new adventure; one that will fill you with energy, that will allow you to meet wonderful people and indescribable landscapes, one that will give you the opportunity to know a new culture and try everything it has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">And if you have not yet chosen the destination to live all those experiences, read on and find out the 5 reasons why you have to visit Cusco, and especially Machu Picchu, \u00a0during your summer vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Cradle of a new civilization<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4781 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco.jpg\" alt=\"city tour cusco\" width=\"1440\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco-600x320.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/city-tour-cusco-560x298.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">For starters, Peru is a country where a new civilization was created. Today the most recognized and mentioned is the Inca, however, long before there were others equally important that contributed to the origin and development of the latter, known for its contributions in engineering, architecture, astronomy, medicine and mathematics, to mention a few, that influenced other countries in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In your visit to Cusco you can visit countless museums and ruins that will allow you to appreciate first hand the legacy of these different cultures. We recommend you visit: Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, <strong>Moray<\/strong> and Tambomachay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The most delicious food in the world<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4782 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632.jpg\" alt=\"The most delicious food in the world\" width=\"883\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632.jpg 883w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632-600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Captura-de-pantalla-2022-05-31-102632-560x360.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you live to eat, then you can not miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/peru-tours-15-days-14-nights\"><strong>coming to Peru<\/strong><\/a>. due to its innumerable microclimates, especially in the Andean region such as Cusco, make the gastronomic offer super rich and diverse. Dishes with ingredients such as quinoa, aj\u00ed, choclo and the infallible cuy are some of the best known and tasty of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2.jpg\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Full Day\" width=\"1484\" height=\"686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2-600x277.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/banner2-560x259.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Machu Picchu is a must-visit location for anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/\"><strong>traveling in Peru<\/strong><\/a>. It is an Incan citadel set way up in the Andes mountains. It was built in the 15th century but was later abandoned, leaving it to be a complete mystery. But the mystery behind Machu Picchu is part of the allure\u2014 no one knows how it was built, why it was built, and why it was later abandoned. But one thing is for certain: it\u2019s mind-blowingly beautiful. And not just the structure itself, but the views you get from atop the Andes mountains make the trek well worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Incredible Nature and\u00a0Animals<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4744 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"amazon jungle tour\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maxresdefault-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In Cusco, it\u2019s not uncommon to see natives walking around with alpacas and llamas. In fact, you\u2019re likely to face a ton of animals you\u2019ve never encountered before, including condors, penguins, and even a jaguar if you\u2019re lucky (or unlucky). In addition to wildlife, Cusco and the surrounding areas have some incredible views and nature experiences to offer. You can go hiking in the Andes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-5-days-4-nights\"><strong>visit Humantay Lake<\/strong><\/a>, or check out Montana de Siete Colores. But the best way to experience\u00a0<strong>Peruvian nature<\/strong> and wildlife is to do an\u00a0all inclusive\u00a0tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Finding Yourself<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If what you are looking for is a place that allows you to escape from the routine, rethink your present and think about your future plans, there is no better place than the beautiful scenarios of Cusco for it. Enjoy a memorable time surrounded by a great variety of flora and fauna that will make you appreciate every day lived.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Do not wait any longer and book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/cusco-tours-4-days-3-nights\"><strong>trip to Cusco<\/strong><\/a>; Without a doubt will be the best summer vacation of your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 24pt;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, have you ever wanted to see Machu Picchu, which is considered one of the wonders of the world? It is definitely worth the trip to visit Cusco in Peru before heading to the ancient site. 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