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Cusco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province. In 2017, the city had a population of 428,450. Located on the eastern end of the Knot of Cuzco, its elevation is around 3,400 m (11,200 ft).
The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest. In 1983, Cusco was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with the title "City of Cuzco". It has become a major tourist destination, hosting nearly 2 million visitors a year. The Constitution of Peru designates it as the Historical Capital of Peru.
Flash Parker Freelance:
I came to Cusco not knowing what to expect and I was so pleasantly surprised with the beauty, the customs and the people. I had the flexibility to create my own schedule and activities which was great in that it gave me the freedom to connect with the girls at the orphanage in my own way.
Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province.
The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest.
Peru is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Peru is a magical destination, abundant with ancient ruins dating back to the Incas.
Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.
Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire. Rebuilt by the Inca King Pachacuti some time in mid 1400's. It was considered the centre of the universe (the naval of the world). From it the early world was divided into 4 quadrants. The old city was shaped like a sitting puma, two rivers (now two main thoroughfares) were re-directed to form the tail and the fortress/temple Sacsahuaman formed the head.
We arrived on one of the last days of Corpus Christi. In Canada there may be a small procession after mass, but in Cusco it's taken to a whole new level. Heavy well decorated statues of patron saint of each church is taken from homes in Cusco to the top hill near the town on Trinity Sunday where they are blessed. Then they are brought down to the city in these grand processions where each statue is accompanied by their own band.
Taking a break. The pillows are used to cushion the pole's weight against the shoulders.
Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province.
The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest.
Peru is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Peru is a magical destination, abundant with ancient ruins dating back to the Incas.
Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.
Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province.
The site was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th until the 16th-century Spanish conquest.
Peru is a country in western South America. It is bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the southeast by Bolivia, in the south by Chile, and in the west by the Pacific Ocean.
Peru is a magical destination, abundant with ancient ruins dating back to the Incas.
Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina.
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CUSCO, PERU, 21.01.2012: EXPEDIÇÃO SUDAMÉRICA - Machu Picchu 24 de Julho de 1911, guiado por quéchua, historiador americano Hiram Bingham "descobriu" a cidade perdida dos Incas. Trilha Inca, caminhando pela Cordilheira dos Andes há 4 dias e 3 noites, por 70 km a 3000m de altitude. Foto: Mazão Ramires
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