Cusco – the archaeological capital of the South America
With its magnificent temples, Cusco offers beautiful landscapes and an approach to the old Inca culture. Ruins, museums, churches, mansions and a wide variety of architecture. Often referred to as the “Archaeological Capital of the Americas” Cusco (Peru) is a beautiful city riddled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world.
Though small, Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a many things to do and holds numerous places of interest. These days nearly every building surrounding the historic Plaza de Armas seems to be a tourist hotel, restaurant, shop, travel agency or internet cafe. A memorable destination, full of history and culture. Cusco offers a thriving Andean culture, monolithic Inca architecture and treasures from the colonial era and attracts visitors from every corner of the world.
The visitors can explore the religious art museum of Santa Catalina, Qorikancha, an archaeological museum, the Museo Historico Regional, the Museo de Arte Popular, Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo and the Pachacutec Monument.
