{"id":2100,"date":"2019-09-19T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=2100"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:26:28","slug":"adventure-sports-you-should-practice-when-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/adventure-sports-you-should-practice-when-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure Sports You Should Practice When in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cusco<\/strong> is the perfect place to visit if you are an <strong>adrenaline<\/strong> junky. From <strong>hiking<\/strong> the skinny route up to <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/dont-have-much-time-in-cusco-take-advantage-of-the-2-day-inca-trail-and-visit-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Huayna Picchu<\/a><\/strong> to <strong>bungee jumping<\/strong> from the highest spot in <strong>South America<\/strong>, your rush will be like no other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of <strong>adventure sports<\/strong> that you can try your hand at while in town, and we want to let you in on a few you should have a go at while here. No more days spent wondering what to do. Read on for our favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mountain-biking\"><strong>MOUNTAIN BIKING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a fan of <strong>trail biking<\/strong> back home, then you will love the routes set out in the <strong>amazingly<\/strong> beautiful <strong>Andes<\/strong>. In the largest mountain range of the world you will have a lot fun jumping off of <strong>hills<\/strong> and riding down the side of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who aren\u2019t as expert, there are still some <strong>incredible rides<\/strong> through the mountains and some <strong>perfect scenery<\/strong>. You can spend half a day, or even a whole day navigating through the different trails that range from easy to advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/love-routes-amazingly-beautiful-andes-mountain-biking.jpg\" alt=\"love-routes-amazingly-beautiful-andes-mountain-biking\" class=\"wp-image-2104\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You will love the routes in the amazingly beautiful Andes. Photo by: bikingperutrek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ziplin-e\"><strong>ZIPLIN<\/strong>E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a real <strong>thrill<\/strong> when soaring through the air hanging just from wire through some out of this world <strong>landscapes<\/strong>. You will get to enjoy some <strong>brilliant scene<\/strong>s while the wind is whipping through your hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different ones around the surrounding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">valley<\/a><\/strong> and you don\u2019t need any experience to enjoy this one. Just the will to have a great time!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ziplining-gives-people-opportunity-fly-over-valleys-cusco.jpg\" alt=\"ziplining-gives-people-opportunity-fly-over-valleys-cusco\" class=\"wp-image-2105\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ziplining gives people the opportunity to fly over the valleys in Cusco.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-river-rafting\"><strong>RIVER RAFTING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If getting wet is what you\u2019re after, then you should head over to the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong> for a day of <strong>rafting<\/strong>. It doesn&#8217;t matter what season it is, there is always<strong> rafting<\/strong> to do. You will find that in the rainy season the water can be choppy and reach up to level 4. Between May and September, it\u2019s calmer and will range between class 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be very <strong>exciting<\/strong> indeed, and you don\u2019t need experience as you will always be accompanied by a <strong>professional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/urubamba-river-offers-great-experience-doing-rafting.jpg\" alt=\"urubamba-river-offers-great-experience-doing-rafting\" class=\"wp-image-2106\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Urubamba river offers us a great experience doing the rafting. Photo by: Jeremy Epstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-horse-riding\"><strong>HORSE RIDING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a little tamer if the others are a bit too much for you. There are some <strong>lovely tracks<\/strong> that they follow through the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong> and are perfect for those who want a more <strong>relaxing day<\/strong> but still enjoy an <strong>adventure sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the slower pace, you\u2019ll get the chance to take some <strong>photos<\/strong> to remember your <strong>journey<\/strong> by and take them home to frame. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/enjoy-spectacular-landscapes-horse-ride-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"enjoy-spectacular-landscapes-horse-ride\" class=\"wp-image-2109\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can enjoy the spectacular landscapes on your horse ride. Photo by: Kusi Seminario Behar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rock-climbing\"><strong>ROCK CLIMBING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Climbing rocks<\/strong> can be very <strong>exhilarating<\/strong>, especially when you know you\u2019re in one of the <strong>highest points <\/strong>in the whole world! There are different levels of places to try out so it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a beginner or an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Good-way-relieve-stress-rock-climbing.jpg\" alt=\"Good-way-relieve-stress-rock-climbing\" class=\"wp-image-2110\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good way to relieve stress is to rock climbing. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bungee-jumping\"><strong>BUNGEE JUMPING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right, you can<strong> enjoy <\/strong>the highest <strong>bungee jump<\/strong> in <strong>South America<\/strong> just outside the city of <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco-sacred-valley-tour-salkantay-aguas-calientes-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re a real thrill seeker then this has to be up there on your list. Imagine plummeting towards the ground while <strong>surrounded<\/strong> by the <strong>perfect scene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll be well strapped in and <strong>professionals<\/strong> will be there to help. Whether you\u2019ve done one before or not, this is a great <strong>bungee jumping<\/strong> spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bungee-jumping-must-be-greatest-thing-can-do-life.jpg\" alt=\"bungee-jumping-must-be-greatest-thing-can-do-life\" class=\"wp-image-2111\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bungee jumping must be one of the greatest things you can do in all your life. Photo by: @juancho_travels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quad-biking-atv\"><strong>QUAD BIKING\/ATV<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the small towns in the<strong> Southern<\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sacred Valleys<\/a><\/strong> offer this <strong>exciting<\/strong> day out. You don\u2019t need to have done it before as they are <strong>pretty easy<\/strong> to maneuver. There are short and long trails and you\u2019ll have fun speeding around the dirt tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be very fun to think that you are on an ATV<strong> riding<\/strong> through the <strong>sacred, ancient lands<\/strong> of the <strong>Incas<\/strong>. This is definitely an adventure you will remember forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/try-riding-quad-bike-through-landscape-cusco.jpg\" alt=\"try-riding-quad-bike-through-landscape-cusco\" class=\"wp-image-2112\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Try riding a quad bike through the landscape of Cusco. Photo by: @angi3christina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trekking-to-machu-picchu\"><strong>TREKKING TO MACHU PICCHU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This has to be one of the most talked-about <strong>adventure sports <\/strong>out there. A majority of visitors to beautiful Cusco will trek to <strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/dont-have-much-time-in-cusco-take-advantage-of-the-2-day-inca-trail-and-visit-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> and it\u2019s no wonder why. The <strong>amazing sites<\/strong> you see and change in <strong>scenery<\/strong> is just <strong>wonderful<\/strong>. And then you get to end it all at one of the <strong>Modern Seven Wonders<\/strong>. The <strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco-sacred-valley-tour-salkantay-aguas-calientes-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Salkantay trek<\/a><\/strong> is a great option as it offers such a change in climate and scenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other treks around the <strong>valleys<\/strong> that are offered too. Most will take you an ancient site along the way or at the end so you get to further appreciate the <strong>amazing culture<\/strong> and architecture of the <strong>Incas<\/strong>, as well as other <strong>ancient civilizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/salkantay-trek-great-option-offers-such-change-climate-scenery.jpg\" alt=\"salkantay-trek-great-option-offers-such-change-climate-scenery\" class=\"wp-image-2113\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Salkantay trek is a great option as it offers such a change in climate and scenery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fishing\"><strong>FISHING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco-sacred-valley-tour-salkantay-aguas-calientes-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong>, there are many <strong>lakes<\/strong> and of course the river that runs through the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/traditional\/cusco\/sacred-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong>. If you\u2019re lucky you may get the chance to go <strong>fishing<\/strong> in one of those places. Many different species are on offer including <strong>trout<\/strong> and <strong>carp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/enjoy-cusco-highlands-fishing-trout.jpg\" alt=\"enjoy-cusco-highlands-fishing-trout\" class=\"wp-image-2114\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy Cusco Highlands by Fishing Trout. Photo by: @cusco_fly_fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hang-gliding-and-paragliding\"><strong>HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>exhilarating<\/strong> sports are available in <strong>Urubamba<\/strong>. You\u2019ll start off from the <strong>highest mountains<\/strong> in the area and soar through the zone. The wind will whistle in your ears as you peer down over the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jiv_G0fBckg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong> and enjoy from a different perspective. This isn\u2019t one for the <strong>faint-hearted<\/strong> or those afraid of heights. But, if you can pluck up the courage it\u2019s a real <strong>adventure sports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Flying-been-mans-dream-make-dream-come-true.jpg\" alt=\"Flying been mans dream make dream come true\" class=\"wp-image-2115\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flying has always been every man&#8217;s dream. Make this dream come true. Photo by: @paragliding_cusco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-go-out-there-and-be-adventurous\"><strong>So go out there and be adventurous<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope we\u2019ve made planning your trip to <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/trekking-in-peru\/cusco\/city-tour-cusco-sacred-valley-tour-salkantay-aguas-calientes-machu-picchu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cusco<\/a><\/strong> a little easier with some <strong>fun<\/strong> and <strong>adventurous<\/strong> activities for you to try out. It\u2019s a good idea to plan some before you come so you have more time to enjoy them once here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to stay safe out there and seek that thrill you\u2019re after while up in the <strong>Andes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by:\nLiv Palmer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cusco is the perfect place to visit if you are an adrenaline junky. 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