Cusco is a vibrant, cultural city in Peru situated at the base of a group of modest mountains a few hours from the beginning of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. I only spent about one day here, which is not nearly enough time to experience it even from a passing-though tourists’ perspective. However, in that short time my group and I experienced some unbelievable Peruvian food, chill traditional live music, and came across some goofy/adorable alpacas.
Many of the people here dress very traditionally, wearing a lot of bright hand-made clothing. Women and children sit at street corners selling spices, fresh produce, or hand-made products such as wallets, musical instruments and purses. It’s surprisingly large and it’s full of rich history. I would have loved to spend at least 3-4 uninterrupted days here to take my time walking through different parts of the city, talking with local people and grabbing more in depth photos.
