Beach near Cusco, Peru

Cusco Travel Guide

Peru

Cusco is a city of 428,450 people in southern Peru, set high in the Andes. It is inland, so there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

Most visitors arrive by air at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, which serves Cusco. The city uses Peru time, and its high-altitude Andean setting means conditions can vary between a drier season and a wetter season.

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Local time

428,450

Population

6,196 miles away

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Weather in Cusco

Fri

21°

Sat

18°

Sun

16°

Know before you go

Pays in PEN

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +51

Tipping: Tipping is generally appreciated in Peru, but not always expected. A service charge may be included in bills at higher-end establishments. Check your bill before tipping to avoid double-tipping.

Best time to visit Cusco

Jan

18°27

Feb

17°28

Mar

17°26

Apr

18°19

May

18°9

Jun

18°2

Jul

19°1

Aug

20°7

Sep

20°14

Oct

19°22

Nov

19°25

Dec

19°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Cusco

  1. Sacsayhuaman

    historic site

    4.9 km

  2. Church of the Society of Jesus

    roman catholic place of worship

    4.4 km

  3. Museo de Arte Precolombino

    art museum

    4.5 km

  4. Museo de Arte Popular

    art museum

    4.4 km

  5. Museo Qorikancha

    history museum

    4.1 km

  6. Inca Roca

    monument

    3.4 km

  7. Monumento Inca Pachacutec

    history museum

    2.8 km

  8. Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo

    theatre venue

    3.9 km

Getting there

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport · 0 km

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