Cusco City

The city of Cusco is located at 3,399 masl. The minimum altitude is found in Pilcopata (high jungle) at 532 masl and the maximum in Suyckutambo at 4,801 masl. If there is something that characterizes the people of Cusco, it is their deep identification with the Inca past of the city. The city boasts a rich history.

The Weather

In Cusco City, the climate is pleasantly cool, although it can change suddenly, from radiant sunshine to a heavy downpour, in just minutes. Therefore, it is advisable to be prepared for these brief rains, even if arriving during the Dry Season.

The department in general presents a variety of climates and landscapes because it possesses a great diversity of elevation zones. Thus, in areas below 2,000 masl we find several types of warm climates. In intermediate zones, the climate is pleasantly temperate. While in highland zones (from 3,700 masl and above), cold temperatures dominate. The city of Cusco is located in a transition zone between temperate and cold climates, which is why it can be visited at any time of the year. The uniform dry climate occurs across almost all seasons of the year: sunny during the day and cold at night. The rainy season in Cusco runs from December to March. The average temperature in the city is 15u00b0 C.

How to get to tourist attractions in the city

The city center is small and very accessible. The best way to enjoy it is by exploring it on foot. However, the steepness of some streets can make it an exhausting task. Therefore, we recommend dividing the city by sectors of interest and taking taxis to each one. The cost of taxis is between PEN 3 or PEN 4. When you arrive in the city, take your time because we assure you that you will find many places of great beauty.

Tourist Attractions of the City

If you want to know what to see and do in Cusco, below we detail more than 20 things to see and visit in Cusco, the puma city.

Churches

The Cathedral, The Company of Jesus, La Merced, San Francisco, Santo Domingo or Koricancha, San Blas, Santa Catalina, San Cristu00f3bal, Santa Teresa, San Pedro, Santa Clara

Museums

Inka Museum, Garcilaso House, Casa Cabrera, Religious Art, Santa Catalina

Traditional Corners and Neighborhoods

Among these, the following stand out: San Blas neighborhood, Hatun Rumiyoc Street, the Plaza de Armas, Plazuela de las Nazarenas, Pukamarca, Kolkampata

Others

Centro Qosqo, San Pedro Station, Wanchaq Station, San Pedro Market

If you have limited time and only plan to visit Machu Picchu, you might be interested in the what to do in one day section, where you will find a compilation of 5 unmissable spots: 2 in the city and 3 in the nearby surroundings.

Distances from Cusco to its provinces:

Province	KM	Time
To Acomayo	104.5 km	3 hours
To Anta	26 km	30 minutes
To Calca	50 km	1 hour and 15 minutes
To Yanaoca (Canas Province)	165 km	3 hours
To Sicuani (Canchis Province)	138 km	2 hours
To Santo Tomu00e1s (Chumbivilcas Province)	240 km	10 hours
Yauri, (Espinar Province)	241 km	7 hours
To Quillabamba (La Convenciu00f3n Province)	210 km	6 hours
To Paruro	64 km	2 hours
To Paucartambo	109 km	3 hours
To Urcos (Quispicanchi Province)	109 km	3 hours
To Urubamba	78 km	1 hour and 25 min.

Important Phone Numbers

Municipality of Cusco

+51 (084) 240006

Emufec (Municipal Festivities Company)

+51 (084) 244504/+51 (084) 226771

Postal Services (Serpost)

+51 (084) 225232

Radio Patrol

105

Firefighters

+51 (084)221392/+51 (084)227211

Civil Defense

+51 (084) 240658

Regional Hospital

+51 (084) 227661

Antonio Lorena Hospital

+51 (084)226511/+51 (084)229616/+51 (084)245218

EsSalud

+51 (084) 234724

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Map of Attractions in Cusco City

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