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Browse all our guides to Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, organised by topic.

Machu Picchu

Tickets, circuits, mountains, Aguas Calientes and everything you need to visit Machu Picchu without mistakes.

Machu Picchu tickets, the Tourist Ticket, Inca Trail permits and entry to museums and Inca sites, explained step by step.

Altitude, weather, transport, money, safety, health and connectivity in Cusco: the practical stuff, clearly explained.

Airport, taxis and ride apps, colectivos, trains to Machu Picchu and buses to Puno, Arequipa or Lima: getting around Cusco and beyond.

Archaeological sites, museums, churches and festivals of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire.

Inti Raymi, Corpus Christi, Qoyllur Rit'i, Pachamama, Santurantikuy and New Year: Cusco's festivals sorted by month.

Lakes, rainbow mountains, towns and ruins you can visit on a day trip from Cusco.

Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, Choquequirao, Ausangate and shorter hikes around Cusco.

Typical dishes, guinea pig, chicha, coffee, pisco, vegan options, cooking classes and nightlife in Cusco.

How to choose tours in Cusco: city tour, Machu Picchu in a day, free walking tours and agencies.

Rafting, ziplining, via ferrata, ATVs, paragliding, horse riding and mountain biking around Cusco.

San Pedro, San Blas, Pisac, Chinchero and Cusco's local markets.

Alpaca, Andean textiles, souvenirs and craft workshops: what to buy in Cusco and how to avoid mistakes.

San Blas, the Plaza de Armas, viewpoints, Cristo Blanco and Cusco's most photogenic corners.

Areas to stay in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes, by budget and travel style.

Cusco with kids, on a budget, in luxury, as a solo female traveller or working remotely.