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Cuzco or Cusco (in the Peruvian way of calling it) is a department of Peru located in the southeast part of the country. It occupies a territory of more than 71.9 thousand square kilometers that includes mostly mountainous territories, the lowest covered by the Amazon rainforest.Cusco In this region you will find the first Andean civilizations with the influence of Huari and Tiahuanaco. It is also the cradle of the Inca Empire and site of the resistance of the Incas of Vilcabamba after the Conquest of Peru.It is in this department, in the Marcahuasi farm (Mollepata), where in the 16th century the first vine of the American continent is cultivated and the first pisco is produced. Its main agricultural resources are corn, barley, quinoa, tea and coffee. In mining gold stands out and in energy the gas. Cuzco1 (southern Quechua: Qusqu, Qosqo, pronounced [Q'osqo]), or Cusco (recent official spelling), is a city in southeastern Peru located on the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains, in the river basin Huatanay, tributary of the Vilcanota. It is the capital of the Department of Cuzco and it is also declared in the Peruvian constitution as the historical capital of the country. Formerly it was the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Viceroyalty of Peru.Declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO, it is usually called, due to the large number of monuments it has, such as the "Rome of America ". It has an estimated population of 358,052 according to the 2007 Peruvian census, which places it among the most populated cities in the country.Geography Cuzco expands through the valley that forms the Huatanay River and the surrounding hills. Its climate is generally dry and temperate. It has two defined seasons: one dry between April and October, with sunny days, cold nights with frost and an average temperature of 13 ° C; and another rainy, from November to March, average temperature 12 ° C. On sunny days the temperature reaches 20 ° C, although the light mountain wind is usually cold.The Sacred Valley for the IncasWith the river feeding the valley, its fertile lands were one of the main centers of food production during the time of the Incas; Some places, such as Moray, were used as agricultural laboratories, to experiment with species of plants brought from across the empire. The Incas cultivated potatoes, white corn, coca, fruits and vegetables, on terraces like those that can be seen in many valley villages specially designed for this purpose. Today the valley produces lucuma, peach, avocado, and one of the best corn grains in the world.But it was more than just an important agricultural center; The Urubamba River Valley, "Willcamayu" for the Incas, was one of the most important elements in the religious cosmology of the Incas. They believed that the flow of the Urubamba was closely linked to constellations and mountains, they also believed that it was the counterpart of the milky way on earth.Maras and Moray - Location and attractionsTwo of the most important tourist centers of the city of Cusco are Maras and Moray. In these places you can see part of our millenary culture in its different stages such as the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican. We invite you to learn a little more about these tourist attractions and also start planning your next vacation with visits to these places. Maras and Moray await you!
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The origins of Cusco are lost in the dark night of pre-history. Archaeological excavations reveal that a primitive population already lived in the area around 3 thousand years ago. There is documented information about the cultures of Chanapata and Marcavalle. Their constructions even served as bases for Inca temples such as Qoricancha (the Temple of the Sun).
THE HOTEL
: Ideally located in the historic city center is the place to experience a unique and fascinating. Discover the wonders of the birthplace of the Inca Empire, Cusco venture into pre-Hispanic and colonial and be involved in a world of living cultures and hundreds of years of history, on the exclusivity of a magnificent five hotels estrellas. Cusco Hotels
The hospitality of our people is the result of many years of experience yse has become our hallmark since we have no limits when it comes to serve you with dedication and hotels entusiasmo. Cusco Hotels
LOCATION
:Our hotel is located in what is called the historical area of the city, only two blocks away from the Qoricancha Temple of the Sun. All important services are within a walking distance from this privileged location.
Rooms
:Our rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, private bathroom, hot water, cable TV, and heating. They have large windows and a decoration that makes them warm and charming.
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All rates include breakfast buffet.
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