Trek to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the most fun things you can do, or perhaps the best of them all, is to trek to Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong>. This world wonder is incredible by itself, but if you get the chance to walk there, do. Treks tend to be very enjoyable because not only do you see a lot of rural parts of the country, but you\u2019ll get to meet new friends and have a great time with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll end it all off with the visit to Machu Picchu and will have made friends for the rest of your trip. You\u2019ll be able to toast together when back in Cusco regarding your huge accomplishment and then plan other fun activities together if you so wish. This is a must for the fun factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nVisit as Many Sites as Possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCusco has many beautiful places and those that stand out for their natural beauty are Humantay Lake<\/a><\/strong> and Rainbow Mountain, two unmissable places on your trip to this incredible city.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit the many Incan and other culture ruins around the city and surrounding area, as well as visiting all the museums. There are some fantastic ones around like the Inca Museum, Q\u2019oricancha, and Inkari in the Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Visit](\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/visit-many-sites-possible-fun-things-do-cusco-photo-travel.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNight Out on the Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe nightlife in Cusco can be great! There\u2019s usually a buzzy atmosphere filled with laughter and chatter from locals as well as tourists. There\u2019s something for everyone, so you need to make sure you have a night free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you love\nto enjoy a meal in one of the city\u2019s top restaurants filled with people, then\nyou have a wide array of options. If sipping cocktails at a popular bar is more\nyour kind of thing, then you\u2019re spoilt for choice. Finally, if you fancy\npainting the town red with some of your best dance moves, there are also plenty\nof nightclubs to strut your stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by: Tunupa Restaurantes<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCooking or Pisco Sour Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe fun in\nthe city doesn\u2019t only happen at night. During the day why not arrange for some\ncooking classes to learn how to cook some local cuisine, or a pisco sour class\nto know how to prepare the classic cocktail for friends and family when you go\nback home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only are these enjoyable options, but you\u2019ll be learning some skills to take back to your country and impress everyone. You\u2019ll also be able to savor the wonderful flavors from your trip forevermore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by: Machupisco<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nExtreme Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCusco isn\u2019t shy of extreme sports and activities to keep you busy and give you an adrenaline rush if that\u2019s your cup of tea. There\u2019s a lot on offer, including river rafting, zip-lining, ATV\u2019s through the hills, and even the highest bungee jump in South America<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s worth booking these advance to make sure they are guaranteed and so you can look forward to them. These are for real thrill-seekers and won\u2019t disappoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by: Vertikal Zip Line<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSalsa Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf learning\na bit of the Latin rhythm is your idea of fun, you\u2019re in for a treat. There are\na few places around the city where you can learn some new moves and practice\nthem. Some offer paid classes with a personal teacher, while at some clubs\nyou\u2019ll find big group classes for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the classes, you tend to get time to practice a little more and make some new friends while at it. If you\u2019re staying here a little longer, it\u2019s the perfect way to gain acquaintances and mingles with locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Salsa](\"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/salsa-lessons-fun-things-do-cusco.jpg\")
Photo by: Salseros Cusco<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGo to a Football Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no\ndenying it; Peruvians are absolutely passionate about football. It can be a\nreal experience and a lot of fun to go to the small stadium and enjoy a game\nwith the locals. It\u2019s something not all visitors get to do and is a real treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be fairly easy to get to see a game, too, as three teams play there. These are Real Garcilaso, Cusco Futbol Club, and Cienciano. So, chances are, there\u2019ll be a game on when you\u2019re here. Get yourself kitted out with the merchandise being sold from outside and you\u2019ll have a super time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Photo by: Club Deportivo Garcilaso Oficial<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTry the Delicious Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe chocolate from the region is of excellent quality, so be sure to try some of it. There are a handful of quality chocolate shops around the center to pick some up for you or for gifts for those back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can\nalso visit the chocolate museum. You\u2019ll get to enjoy a lot of free samples and\nlearn a little about the history of chocolate, its production, and interesting\nfacts from around the globe. You can even try your hand at making your own\nchocs or trying some of the rich treats in their caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll end it all off with the visit to Machu Picchu and will have made friends for the rest of your trip. You\u2019ll be able to toast together when back in Cusco regarding your huge accomplishment and then plan other fun activities together if you so wish. This is a must for the fun factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nVisit as Many Sites as Possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCusco has many beautiful places and those that stand out for their natural beauty are Humantay Lake<\/a><\/strong> and Rainbow Mountain, two unmissable places on your trip to this incredible city.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisit the many Incan and other culture ruins around the city and surrounding area, as well as visiting all the museums. There are some fantastic ones around like the Inca Museum, Q\u2019oricancha, and Inkari in the Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNight Out on the Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe nightlife in Cusco can be great! There\u2019s usually a buzzy atmosphere filled with laughter and chatter from locals as well as tourists. There\u2019s something for everyone, so you need to make sure you have a night free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you love\nto enjoy a meal in one of the city\u2019s top restaurants filled with people, then\nyou have a wide array of options. If sipping cocktails at a popular bar is more\nyour kind of thing, then you\u2019re spoilt for choice. Finally, if you fancy\npainting the town red with some of your best dance moves, there are also plenty\nof nightclubs to strut your stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo by: Tunupa Restaurantes<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCooking or Pisco Sour Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe fun in\nthe city doesn\u2019t only happen at night. During the day why not arrange for some\ncooking classes to learn how to cook some local cuisine, or a pisco sour class\nto know how to prepare the classic cocktail for friends and family when you go\nback home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only are these enjoyable options, but you\u2019ll be learning some skills to take back to your country and impress everyone. You\u2019ll also be able to savor the wonderful flavors from your trip forevermore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo by: Machupisco<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nExtreme Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCusco isn\u2019t shy of extreme sports and activities to keep you busy and give you an adrenaline rush if that\u2019s your cup of tea. There\u2019s a lot on offer, including river rafting, zip-lining, ATV\u2019s through the hills, and even the highest bungee jump in South America<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s worth booking these advance to make sure they are guaranteed and so you can look forward to them. These are for real thrill-seekers and won\u2019t disappoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo by: Vertikal Zip Line<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSalsa Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf learning\na bit of the Latin rhythm is your idea of fun, you\u2019re in for a treat. There are\na few places around the city where you can learn some new moves and practice\nthem. Some offer paid classes with a personal teacher, while at some clubs\nyou\u2019ll find big group classes for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the classes, you tend to get time to practice a little more and make some new friends while at it. If you\u2019re staying here a little longer, it\u2019s the perfect way to gain acquaintances and mingles with locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPhoto by: Salseros Cusco<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGo to a Football Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no\ndenying it; Peruvians are absolutely passionate about football. It can be a\nreal experience and a lot of fun to go to the small stadium and enjoy a game\nwith the locals. It\u2019s something not all visitors get to do and is a real treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be fairly easy to get to see a game, too, as three teams play there. These are Real Garcilaso, Cusco Futbol Club, and Cienciano. So, chances are, there\u2019ll be a game on when you\u2019re here. Get yourself kitted out with the merchandise being sold from outside and you\u2019ll have a super time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo by: Club Deportivo Garcilaso Oficial<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTry the Delicious Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe chocolate from the region is of excellent quality, so be sure to try some of it. There are a handful of quality chocolate shops around the center to pick some up for you or for gifts for those back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can\nalso visit the chocolate museum. You\u2019ll get to enjoy a lot of free samples and\nlearn a little about the history of chocolate, its production, and interesting\nfacts from around the globe. You can even try your hand at making your own\nchocs or trying some of the rich treats in their caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the many Incan and other culture ruins around the city and surrounding area, as well as visiting all the museums. There are some fantastic ones around like the Inca Museum, Q\u2019oricancha, and Inkari in the Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The nightlife in Cusco can be great! There\u2019s usually a buzzy atmosphere filled with laughter and chatter from locals as well as tourists. There\u2019s something for everyone, so you need to make sure you have a night free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you love\nto enjoy a meal in one of the city\u2019s top restaurants filled with people, then\nyou have a wide array of options. If sipping cocktails at a popular bar is more\nyour kind of thing, then you\u2019re spoilt for choice. Finally, if you fancy\npainting the town red with some of your best dance moves, there are also plenty\nof nightclubs to strut your stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fun in\nthe city doesn\u2019t only happen at night. During the day why not arrange for some\ncooking classes to learn how to cook some local cuisine, or a pisco sour class\nto know how to prepare the classic cocktail for friends and family when you go\nback home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only are these enjoyable options, but you\u2019ll be learning some skills to take back to your country and impress everyone. You\u2019ll also be able to savor the wonderful flavors from your trip forevermore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cusco isn\u2019t shy of extreme sports and activities to keep you busy and give you an adrenaline rush if that\u2019s your cup of tea. There\u2019s a lot on offer, including river rafting, zip-lining, ATV\u2019s through the hills, and even the highest bungee jump in South America<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth booking these advance to make sure they are guaranteed and so you can look forward to them. These are for real thrill-seekers and won\u2019t disappoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If learning\na bit of the Latin rhythm is your idea of fun, you\u2019re in for a treat. There are\na few places around the city where you can learn some new moves and practice\nthem. Some offer paid classes with a personal teacher, while at some clubs\nyou\u2019ll find big group classes for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the classes, you tend to get time to practice a little more and make some new friends while at it. If you\u2019re staying here a little longer, it\u2019s the perfect way to gain acquaintances and mingles with locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no\ndenying it; Peruvians are absolutely passionate about football. It can be a\nreal experience and a lot of fun to go to the small stadium and enjoy a game\nwith the locals. It\u2019s something not all visitors get to do and is a real treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be fairly easy to get to see a game, too, as three teams play there. These are Real Garcilaso, Cusco Futbol Club, and Cienciano. So, chances are, there\u2019ll be a game on when you\u2019re here. Get yourself kitted out with the merchandise being sold from outside and you\u2019ll have a super time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chocolate from the region is of excellent quality, so be sure to try some of it. There are a handful of quality chocolate shops around the center to pick some up for you or for gifts for those back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\nalso visit the chocolate museum. You\u2019ll get to enjoy a lot of free samples and\nlearn a little about the history of chocolate, its production, and interesting\nfacts from around the globe. You can even try your hand at making your own\nchocs or trying some of the rich treats in their caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNight Out on the Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cooking or Pisco Sour Classes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Extreme Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Salsa Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Go to a Football Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Try the Delicious Chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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