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There\u2019s no doubt that TripAdvisor<\/strong> is one of the most popular and widely-known travel websites in the world. Its users fill the site with their votes, opinions and reviews about touristic destinations. They also express their level of satisfaction with the tourism services they receive. Because of this, there\u2019s have a database of the best (and worst) places to visit, restaurants to eat at and museums to see. TripAdvisor<\/strong> is a useful and simple guide to help you have the best time on every one of your trips.
\nEvery year, there are different rankings of preferred places to visit from TripAdvisor<\/strong> reviewers, and this year, Cusco<\/strong> <\/a>has been recognized as the most popular destination in South America<\/strong> and the preferred destination #23 of 25 in the whole world.
\nIn the first list (the most popular destinations in South America<\/strong>), the metropolis of Lima<\/strong> is also listed in 6th place, the city of Urubamba<\/strong><\/a> in 18th, Arequipa<\/strong> in 23rd and Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> in 25th. On the global list, Cusco<\/strong><\/a> is the only Latin American destination listed except for Playa del Carmen<\/strong> in Mexico<\/strong>, which is in 17th place.
\nWe\u2019re sure that members of TripAdvisor<\/strong> haven\u2019t made a mistake in choosing Cusco<\/strong><\/a> as their preferred destination, and with these photos, we want to show you why they\u2019re right.<\/p>\n

1. The Plaza de Armas of Cusco from the sky<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The Plaza de Armas is one of the main stages of this beautiful city. In the epoch of the Incas<\/strong>, this place was much bigger; it also occupied the space of the Plaza Regocijo. Although it\u2019s outlined by stunning architecture, the Plaza de Armas of Cusco<\/strong><\/a> has a complex significance. The temples of the Incas<\/strong> that were there were destroyed to construct Catholic temples. Besides that, Spaniards tortured the last rebel Inca, Tupac Amaru II, there.<\/p>\n

\"Aerial<\/a>

Photo by: @lenzlook<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Cusco is always partying<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Cusco<\/strong> <\/a>must be one of the most festive cities on the whole continent. On one side, there are traditional celebrations where joy is displayed colorfully on all the public streets. Sometimes you can hear fireworks in the early hours of the morning! On the other side, Cusco<\/strong><\/a> is one of the few cities in Peru<\/strong> were clubs are open until sunrise. If you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll cross paths with one of the many concerts held in the Plaza de Armas. Fun and excess to be experienced with caution.<\/p>\n

\"Firework<\/a>

Photo by: @joshua.photograph<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Urban architecture full of history<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Visiting the ancient streets of Cusco<\/strong> <\/a>is a lesson in architecture and history. Cusco<\/strong><\/a> is considered as the oldest consistently inhabited city on the entire American continent. That means that people have never abandoned it, and it was transformed like no other. In the Historical Center, you can see how the buildings have bases of Inca constructions holding up \u201cmodern\u201d constructions. Building on top of Inca<\/strong> palaces and temples was a symbolic way the Spanish dominated and marked these territories.<\/p>\n

\"Cusco's<\/a>

Photo by: @alfredovelarde<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Inca architecture is surprising!<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Andean culture has a peculiar characteristic. It\u2019s intimately spliced with nature. Because of this, the majestic (and unexplainable) Inca<\/strong> architecture was developed by taking advantage of natural formations. Not only this, but all over the place, you\u2019ll see immense stones that were put together without any type of mortar and in very striking and beautiful ways like the ones in this wall of the archeological site of Saqsayhuam\u00e1n. You can visit it by walking 45 minutes from the Plaza de Armas.<\/p>\n

\"Inca<\/a>

Photo by: @christopherjamesbotham<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Cinematografic streets<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The street we\u2019re looking at is called Loreto or Inti k\u2019ikllu (Street of the sun in Quechua) and goes directly to the Plaza de Armas. When will a filmmaker take advantage of the special beauty of these streets for a movie?<\/p>\n

\"Streets<\/a>

Photo by: @rikaaa319___<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Living culture among the young people<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Remember when we said that Cusco<\/strong><\/a> is a city that loves to party? Well, if you come to\u00a0Cusco<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll surely see huge, colorful parades. Young people happily participate in these traditional festivals as they dance that which their ancestors certainly danced, as well.<\/p>\n

\"Boy<\/a>

Photo by: @jucariquelme<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Girl<\/a>

Photo by: @icuchogamarra<\/p><\/div>\n

7. Make new friends!<\/strong><\/h6>\n

If you\u2019re humble and affectionate, the people of Cusco<\/strong> <\/a>are extremely friendly and talkative. There are many things we can learn from people who live in small Andean towns and their culture. In this photo, we see a traditional musician playing a unique and extraordinary blue bandurria.<\/p>\n

\"Traditional<\/a>

Photo by: @fmedinaeff<\/p><\/div>\n

8. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is waiting for you with its wonders<\/strong><\/h6>\n

You only need 1 or 2 hours in a car to get to the Sacred Valley of the Incas<\/strong><\/a>. In this dazzling place, you\u2019ll find the sacred river Vilcanota which irrigates the countryside where the best corn in Peru<\/strong> grows. Have you seen it? It\u2019s gigantic! In the Sacred Valley<\/a><\/strong>, the climate is warmer and more pleasant than in the city of Cusco<\/a><\/strong>, itself, and there, you can visit one gorgeous location after another. In these pictures, you can see small pools used for pink salt extraction close to the community of Maras and a beautiful sunset in the city of Urubamba. Besides that, in the Sacred Valley<\/strong><\/a>, you can visit Chinchero to learn more about sophisticated textile arts, Pisac, Yucay and Ollantaytambo.<\/p>\n

\"Salt<\/a>

Photo by: @keunssiroad<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mountains<\/a>

Photo by: @siddharthajoshi<\/p><\/div>\n

9. High-altitude mountain trekking<\/strong><\/h6>\n

From the city of Cusco<\/strong><\/a>, you can access many of the best treks in Latin America. There are hikes of all kinds. If you have the time, you can visit the world-famous city-state of Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> at the end of a 5-day trek on the Salkantay Trail<\/strong><\/a> where the beauty of the mountains will astound you. On the other hand, if you don\u2019t have much time, you can do a day hike to Humantay Lake<\/strong> <\/a>or the fabulous Rainbow Mountain<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"People<\/a>

Photo by: @marcus_wallis<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Lake<\/a>

Photo by: @hollyfupton<\/p><\/div>\n

10. The ultimate jewel: Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> is one of the touristic attractions that stands out most in all of South America and, obviously, is the most visited place in Peru.<\/strong> This impressive construction of the mid-15th century is in between the Andes and the Amazon. Its architecture is impressive, especially when we think about the fact that its stones were linked eternally only by some precise carving. You can get to Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> by train, car (and then walking 3 hours) or trekking the Inca Trail<\/strong><\/a>, considered the most famous trekking route in South America.<\/p>\n

\"Man<\/a>

Photo by: @stvn.guio<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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