Cusco Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
One block west of Plaza de Armas is Plaza Regocijo which has Inca origins and contains some of the city's finest mansions and municipal palaces. From the northeast corner of Plaza de Armas, Calle Triunfo climbs steeply through a stunning Inca-walled street to the artisan quarter of San Blas, centred on an attractive church. Uphill and northwest from Plaza de Armas, Calle Plateros climbs towards the Inca fortress Sacsayhuaman.
Should you exhaust the enormous number of city centre historical sights and attractions, there are historical and archaeological sights in the surrounding region and nearby Sacred Valley, which can be visited as part of half or full day excursions.
Tourist Information
Portal de Mantas 117-A
Tel: (84) 263 176.
Alternatively, iPeru (website: www.peru.info) have information offices in the main hall at Aeropuerto Velasco Astete and at Avenida Sol 103 (Room 203) (tel: (84) 227 037).
The Cuscoperu website (www.cuscoperu.com) gives a good overview of the city. Also very helpful are the South American Explorers Club, no 4 Choquechaca 188 (tel: (84) 245 484; website: www.saexplorers.org). Travel agencies are usually willing to provide help and information, for a fee.
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