Cusco, Perú

THE SPECS

Arrival By Night Bus

Arequipa 9pm >>> Cusco 7am

There are also inexpensive flights from Lima to Cusco

hostel: Sungate

rating - 9/10 I’m not really sure why but I really loved this spot!

location - central, just off La Plaza de Armas or the main plaza

breakfast - included tea, coffee, breads with toppings and eggs if ya like

I bought avocados to have with my bread in the morning

comfortable beds, pretty quiet

Favorite Vegan Spot: Green Point

Menu Del Dia - amazing salad bar to start, soup and juice included, you can chose between two entres.

Favorite Coffee Spot: L’atelier Café

excellent iced american & assortment of vegan treats!

even more excellent balcony seating with view of old pedestrian street

also a beautiful shop with locally made crafts

What to do?

Visit the many cathedrals and churches

Walk the beautiful old streets

Lots of very nice shops to peak into

The Big Market- mercado central de San pedro

cusco as a base:

Machu Picchu - Train ride, van & walking combo, or multi-day trek

rainbow mountain - day hike

Humantay lake - day hike

Ausangate mt - 6384 m / 20944 ft, multi day trek & camp, summit attempt

sacred valley day tours - visit several different archeological sites

Cool Incan ruins - sacsayhuaman & Moray

Salinas de Mara….

sacsayhuaman - incan ruins known for its stone walls

Departure By Night Bus: 10 hrs to Bolivia

Next stop Bolivia

Cusco >>> Copacabana, Bolivia