Cusco Travel Guide 🇵🇪
Everything you need to know before visiting Cusco — altitude, history, budget & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Cusco
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Peru
Region Andes
Currency Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Language Spanish / Quechua
Time Zone PET (GMT-5)
Altitude 3,399 m
Cusco is a high-altitude city — take time to acclimatize.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-Free Up to 183 Days Passport 6+ Months- Indian citizens get visa-free entry to Peru
- Return ticket & accommodation proof recommended
- No special permit needed for Cusco
🗓 Best Time to Visit
May–Sep Dry & best weather
Apr & Oct Fewer crowds
Nov–Mar Rainy season
Jun Inti Raymi festival
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: PEN 150–200 | ₹3,300–4,400 | $40–55
- 🏨 Mid-range: PEN 280–400 | ₹6,200–8,900 | $80–115
- 👑 Luxury: PEN 650+ | ₹14,500+ | $180+
Day trips to Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu cost extra.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Plaza de Armas Sacsayhuamán Qorikancha San Blas Sacred Valley Rainbow Mountain🚕 Transport & Getting Around
- Walking in historic center
- Taxis cheap & widely available
- Buses for nearby ruins
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Claro, Movistar, Entel
- Tourist SIMs at airport
- Good 4G in city areas
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels & restaurants
- ATMs available in city center
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Cuy (guinea pig)
- Lomo Saltado
- Quinoa soup
- Chicha Morada
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Inti Raymi — June
- Corpus Christi
- Carnival celebrations
🛡 Safety & Travel Tips
- Generally safe for tourists
- Watch pickpockets in markets
- Avoid heavy activity on first day
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Ask before photographing locals
- Respect indigenous traditions
- No littering at heritage sites
🎒 What to Pack
- Warm layers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Altitude sickness tablets
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Cool mornings & nights
- Sunny days
- Rainy afternoons in wet season
🧳 Suggested 4-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Acclimatization & Plaza de Armas
- Day 2 – Sacsayhuamán & city ruins
- Day 3 – Sacred Valley tour
- Day 4 – Machu Picchu excursion
❓ Cusco Travel FAQs
Is Cusco expensive for Indians?
Cusco is affordable; daily expenses are low, but tours add cost.
Is altitude sickness common in Cusco?
Yes, take it slow for the first 24 hours and stay hydrated.
Is Cusco safe for tourists?
Yes, Cusco is tourist-friendly and safe with basic precautions.
Do Indians need a visa for Cusco?
No, Indians get visa-free entry to Peru.