Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis has to be your first weekend away if you haven’t already been. Sure you can visit as part of a trek <\/a><\/strong>or a quick day trip<\/a><\/strong>, but if you have the time it’s best to spend the weekend to make the most out of your time there.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can head there one morning and if you want to avoid\nthe big crowds, we recommend going to the archaeological site in the afternoon.\nYou can then spend the evening wining and dining before relaxing at a hotel.\nThe next day you’ll have all morning to explore the small town and try out the\nhot springs before you head back to Cusco. A great relaxing way to finish the\nweekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUrubamba\/Ollantaytambo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Sacred Valley of the Incas is a popular spot for\nmany visitors. If you want a weekend full of luxury then Urubamba has it all.\nThe town itself is small and quiet, but they offer many hotels that are home to\ngreat spas for you to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A very close drive from Urubamba is Ollantaytambo<\/a><\/strong>, a very quaint town that has some great ruins to visit. It’s also nice to sit in the main square there and people watch with a coffee or pisco sour in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Ollantaitambo](\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ollantaytambo-best-weekends-away-cusco.jpg\")
Ollantaytambo town in the Sacred Valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLa Covencion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe climate in Cusco is famous for being a little chilly and then very warm in the direct sun. If you want to get somewhere a little more tropical for the weekend and see a bit of the jungle in Cusco, we highly recommend La Convencion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s a super place to relax by a pool, in the natural\nhot springs in Cocalmayo, or even under a beautiful waterfall. They also have\nsome great food on offer including the fish ‘pack and some tasty chicken. Just\nremember to take your repellent as there are mosquitos waiting to bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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7 Tinajas in the Echarate district – La Convencion. Photo by: @anthonypiskus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLake Titicaca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you’re prepared to go on an overnight bus ride to see something incredible, we suggest going to Puno to see Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/strong>. It’s around 6 or 7 hours from Cusco, so can be done during the day, but going overnight means you can enjoy more time there. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can try some of the best trout you’ll ever eat and\nalso go exploring the floating islands of Uros that are very intriguing. The\ntown is fairly small but also has some nice restaurants and bars for you to\nenjoy a relaxing meal in the evening or some drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lake Titicaca in Puno. Photo by: @slowlyanywhere<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nArequipa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can fly to Arequipa or take a bus overnight again. It’s a few hours further than Punk but is well worth it. The flight is only an hour. Arequipa boasts some stunning architecture with many buildings in the historical center being made from white ashlar, a material that comes to the volcanoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have more time you can visit cola canyon and\nsee the condors setting off for flight or to the beach. They also offer some\nvery tasty seafood if that’s something you really enjoy. An open tour bus is a\ngood idea to see more of the city, and you can’t leave with visiting the\nMonastery of Santa Catalina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa. Photo by: Ismail Agarmis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPisac <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can head there one morning and if you want to avoid\nthe big crowds, we recommend going to the archaeological site in the afternoon.\nYou can then spend the evening wining and dining before relaxing at a hotel.\nThe next day you’ll have all morning to explore the small town and try out the\nhot springs before you head back to Cusco. A great relaxing way to finish the\nweekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urubamba\/Ollantaytambo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Sacred Valley of the Incas is a popular spot for\nmany visitors. If you want a weekend full of luxury then Urubamba has it all.\nThe town itself is small and quiet, but they offer many hotels that are home to\ngreat spas for you to unwind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A very close drive from Urubamba is Ollantaytambo<\/a><\/strong>, a very quaint town that has some great ruins to visit. It’s also nice to sit in the main square there and people watch with a coffee or pisco sour in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOllantaytambo town in the Sacred Valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLa Covencion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe climate in Cusco is famous for being a little chilly and then very warm in the direct sun. If you want to get somewhere a little more tropical for the weekend and see a bit of the jungle in Cusco, we highly recommend La Convencion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s a super place to relax by a pool, in the natural\nhot springs in Cocalmayo, or even under a beautiful waterfall. They also have\nsome great food on offer including the fish ‘pack and some tasty chicken. Just\nremember to take your repellent as there are mosquitos waiting to bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Tinajas in the Echarate district – La Convencion. Photo by: @anthonypiskus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLake Titicaca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you’re prepared to go on an overnight bus ride to see something incredible, we suggest going to Puno to see Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/strong>. It’s around 6 or 7 hours from Cusco, so can be done during the day, but going overnight means you can enjoy more time there. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can try some of the best trout you’ll ever eat and\nalso go exploring the floating islands of Uros that are very intriguing. The\ntown is fairly small but also has some nice restaurants and bars for you to\nenjoy a relaxing meal in the evening or some drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lake Titicaca in Puno. Photo by: @slowlyanywhere<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nArequipa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can fly to Arequipa or take a bus overnight again. It’s a few hours further than Punk but is well worth it. The flight is only an hour. Arequipa boasts some stunning architecture with many buildings in the historical center being made from white ashlar, a material that comes to the volcanoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have more time you can visit cola canyon and\nsee the condors setting off for flight or to the beach. They also offer some\nvery tasty seafood if that’s something you really enjoy. An open tour bus is a\ngood idea to see more of the city, and you can’t leave with visiting the\nMonastery of Santa Catalina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa. Photo by: Ismail Agarmis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPisac <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
La Covencion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe climate in Cusco is famous for being a little chilly and then very warm in the direct sun. If you want to get somewhere a little more tropical for the weekend and see a bit of the jungle in Cusco, we highly recommend La Convencion<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt’s a super place to relax by a pool, in the natural\nhot springs in Cocalmayo, or even under a beautiful waterfall. They also have\nsome great food on offer including the fish ‘pack and some tasty chicken. Just\nremember to take your repellent as there are mosquitos waiting to bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Tinajas in the Echarate district – La Convencion. Photo by: @anthonypiskus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLake Titicaca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you’re prepared to go on an overnight bus ride to see something incredible, we suggest going to Puno to see Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/strong>. It’s around 6 or 7 hours from Cusco, so can be done during the day, but going overnight means you can enjoy more time there. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can try some of the best trout you’ll ever eat and\nalso go exploring the floating islands of Uros that are very intriguing. The\ntown is fairly small but also has some nice restaurants and bars for you to\nenjoy a relaxing meal in the evening or some drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lake Titicaca in Puno. Photo by: @slowlyanywhere<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nArequipa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can fly to Arequipa or take a bus overnight again. It’s a few hours further than Punk but is well worth it. The flight is only an hour. Arequipa boasts some stunning architecture with many buildings in the historical center being made from white ashlar, a material that comes to the volcanoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have more time you can visit cola canyon and\nsee the condors setting off for flight or to the beach. They also offer some\nvery tasty seafood if that’s something you really enjoy. An open tour bus is a\ngood idea to see more of the city, and you can’t leave with visiting the\nMonastery of Santa Catalina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa. Photo by: Ismail Agarmis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPisac <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It’s a super place to relax by a pool, in the natural\nhot springs in Cocalmayo, or even under a beautiful waterfall. They also have\nsome great food on offer including the fish ‘pack and some tasty chicken. Just\nremember to take your repellent as there are mosquitos waiting to bite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lake Titicaca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you’re prepared to go on an overnight bus ride to see something incredible, we suggest going to Puno to see Lake Titicaca<\/a><\/strong>. It’s around 6 or 7 hours from Cusco, so can be done during the day, but going overnight means you can enjoy more time there. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can try some of the best trout you’ll ever eat and\nalso go exploring the floating islands of Uros that are very intriguing. The\ntown is fairly small but also has some nice restaurants and bars for you to\nenjoy a relaxing meal in the evening or some drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lake Titicaca in Puno. Photo by: @slowlyanywhere<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nArequipa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can fly to Arequipa or take a bus overnight again. It’s a few hours further than Punk but is well worth it. The flight is only an hour. Arequipa boasts some stunning architecture with many buildings in the historical center being made from white ashlar, a material that comes to the volcanoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have more time you can visit cola canyon and\nsee the condors setting off for flight or to the beach. They also offer some\nvery tasty seafood if that’s something you really enjoy. An open tour bus is a\ngood idea to see more of the city, and you can’t leave with visiting the\nMonastery of Santa Catalina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa. Photo by: Ismail Agarmis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPisac <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You can try some of the best trout you’ll ever eat and\nalso go exploring the floating islands of Uros that are very intriguing. The\ntown is fairly small but also has some nice restaurants and bars for you to\nenjoy a relaxing meal in the evening or some drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arequipa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can fly to Arequipa or take a bus overnight again. It’s a few hours further than Punk but is well worth it. The flight is only an hour. Arequipa boasts some stunning architecture with many buildings in the historical center being made from white ashlar, a material that comes to the volcanoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have more time you can visit cola canyon and\nsee the condors setting off for flight or to the beach. They also offer some\nvery tasty seafood if that’s something you really enjoy. An open tour bus is a\ngood idea to see more of the city, and you can’t leave with visiting the\nMonastery of Santa Catalina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Monastery of Santa Catalina in Arequipa. Photo by: Ismail Agarmis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPisac <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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