What to do and see in Cusco Region, Peru: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

February 15, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Cusco, also spelled Cuzco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkusko]; Quechua: Qusqu suyu), is a region in Peru. It is bordered by the Ucayali Region on the north; the Madre de Dios and Puno regions on the east; the Arequipa Region on the south; and the Apurímac, Ayacucho and Junín regions on the west. Its capital is Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
Restaurants in Cusco Region

1. Hacienda del Chalan

Paucarbamba bridge s/n Freeway Yanawara, Urubamba 08471 Peru 0051984737897 [email protected] http://www.haciendadelchalan.com
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5.0 based on 184 reviews

Hacienda del Chalan

We organize Horseback riding tours with Peruvian Paso Horses along the Sacred Valley of the Inkas (mid day, 1D, 2-6D). Lakes, snow mountains, archaeological complexes (Moray, Salinas, Ollantaytambo) natural reserves, contact with native towns and civilizations, pleasure and good time are part of our tours.

Reviewed By Claudjjja - Bern, Switzerland

I went on the 3 days horse ride in the valle sagrado and it was one of the best tours i ever did. The horses are beautiful and well trained passo peruanos. We were riding every day arount 5-6 hours. The landscape is incredible and we visited Maras, Moray, Salineras, Chinchero and many other places. Yojan has a huge knowledge about the valle sagrado and it was very interesting to get more details about the life of the farmers and the Inca ruines. The first night we spent in a small comunity called Mizminay. The people are super friendly and welcoming. I recommend this ride to advanced riders who want to experience something unique. For beginners i recommend to do a shorter ride. Thank you for this awesome experience!

2. Hacienda Sarapampa

Km. 1.3 Carretera Taray-Paullo, Pisac 08100 Peru +51 922 810 220 [email protected] http://www.haciendasarapampa.com
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Hacienda Sarapampa

Hacienda Sarapampa: Situated in a privileged location in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the property is just 45 minutes from the city of Cusco and 5 minutes from the town of Pisac. Hacienda Sarapampa offers visitors the opportunity to have a unique cultural experience around traditions associated with corn production practices in an authentic and natural environment. On a tour with the owner, the visitor will appreciate how the development of the haciendas in the Sacred Valley was predominantly for agricultural use, focusing on the production of corn, potatoes and other crops. The farms conditioned the social and political life in Cusco in the 16th century. During the 18th century, large estates or haciendas were formed until their dismemberment during the Agrarian Reform in the 20th century. Hacienda Sarapampa has over 3,000m2 of green areas and spaces for exclusive events in perfect communion with agricultural traditions, creating a unique experience in an unforgettable setting. Dedicated to agricultural production for three generations, Hacienda Sarapampa is a family business that focuses primarily on the production of Giant White Corn. This is a unique corn variety characterized by its extraordinary size that grows only inside the boundaries of the Sacred Valley of Cusco. It was adapted to its specific conditions after an outstanding job of varietal selection during the Inca Empire. Little is known about the origins of this variety; however, it is a silent witness of the immense knowledge on agriculture reached by the ancient Peruvians.

Reviewed By 60woolly - Gold Coast, Australia

After a bumpy ride down dirt roads we arrived at Hacienda Sarapampa and met by Victor and Stephen. Stephen previously played Bass guitar in a punk rock band called Anhedonia and both Victor and Stephen were very entertaining.. There was an intial tour of the farm and included a typical inca house with Guinea pigs. These are a Peruvian delicacy but fortunatley were NOT on the menu. Apparently the current owner lost the land in agricultural reforms 40 yrs ago. He had it handed back as it was too close to the river. Apparently he diverted the river himself to give him 40 acres of farmland ! Another review comlained that there were few people. There were 3 of us including our tour guide which meant the service was extraordinary. It was a small menu of beautiful locally grown food . We had Alpaca for the first time and trout bouth delicious. The starter was small but amazingly tasty. The dessert was pumpkin and corn drived and just deliciuos . One of the most intersting and pleasant meals we have ever had. Absolutley give it a try if you are in the area and can find it !

3. Puente Qeswachaka

Cusco Peru
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Puente Qeswachaka

Reviewed By Owenk1j - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Excellent tour, more than I recommend, we played with César as an excellent guide, very friendly and enriching explanations, an unusual tour, it was a fascinating and incredible journey! the best of the best, a place, nature and culture at its best was the best, César, a great guide, very dynamic and friendly, we love and captivate Q'eswachaka ... we recommend it as a cultural paradise, I really liked it and we definitely recommend it, I guarantee it will be an unforgettable visit, you will find wonderful landscapes and a super fun team, we are very grateful for the excellent attention of Bioandean Expeditions Agency.

4. Sacsayhuaman

Cusco 08000 Peru http://www.cultura.gob.pe/
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4.5 based on 14,590 reviews

Sacsayhuaman

Reviewed By KubsSofyan - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This place is known for being a fortress according to the guide, here there was a battle between the conquerors and the Incas the most interesting about this place is its architecture, here there are huge stones that were used for the construction of Sacsayhuaman.

5. Cusco & Machu Picchu Railway

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Cusco & Machu Picchu Railway

This three-hour rail journey between Cusco and Machu Picchu takes passengers through spectacular mountain scenery, dramatic canyons and along the beautiful Urubamba River with stops in the picturesque village of Poroy and other colorful small towns in the foothills of the Andes.

6. San Blas

Cusco Peru
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San Blas

This traditional old quarter of Cusco is the city's most picturesque district characterized by narrow and steep streets, colonial houses built with walls of Incan stone and numerous art workshops.

Reviewed By FarAway25489

So interesting to walk the narrow streets, observe the Incan stones providing support for the buildings. Great local restaurants. Be prepared for street vendors to follw you with their wares. Have a firm “no thank you” or Sols ready as they are persistent.

7. Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru https://www.gob.pe/mincetur
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Plaza de Armas

Reviewed By rustyinsf - The Netherlands, null

Beautiful square in Cusco, so typical of this country, if you are lucky to have good weather, it is a recommended resting place to contemplate the visit to this wonderful city.

8. Qorikancha

Avenida El Sol, 3rd block, Cusco Peru
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Qorikancha

This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city.

Reviewed By InspireyouLife - Volma, Belarus

A unique work of Inca architecture, very finely worked stones, today part of this ancient Inca temple is occupied by the Dominican order, and even though time has passed the Inca culture resists against it.

9. Pisac

Pisac Peru
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Pisac

Reviewed By rorysdad312 - Chicago, United States

We just visited yesterday afternoon (early October, Saturday, 2:30pm), and felt so fortunate to see these amazing ruins, with beautiful views, with very few other tourists! I felt a bit guilty for opting to take a taxi back to town rather than the long hike down, until it started to rain. Most of my pictures are on my old school camera, but here are the few iphone photos from my visit. My only complaint was that there were no onsite guides to hire. Not sure if this is never available, or too late in the day.

10. Planetarium Cusco

Reserva eco turistica privada Llaullipata Km 2 carretera Sacsayhuamán, Cusco 0084 Peru +51 974 782 692 [email protected] http://www.planetariumcusco.com
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Planetarium Cusco

We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms give us a great perspective, in dome we learn about southern sky and finally, if weather allows, we enjoy some stargazing!

Reviewed By oshawkat

Fantastic experience! Our guide (Ann Marie I think) was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the topic. Learned about the southern sky, Incan astronomy, and got to see many stars first hand using the telescope. Fascinating to see how the Incans used the stars to predict agriculture! The blankets and hot tea were much appreciated (it gets chilly up there in the wet season)!

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