May 28, 2026 – 4.59amCusco is the largest city in the Peruvian Andes and the former capital of the Inca Empire. It’s also the nearest big city to the most famous thing in the whole country, the “lost city” of Machu Picchu. There is plenty to see – and eat – in Cusco and its surrounds.Stairs in the neighborhood of seven borreguitos in the city of Cusco. Alamy Stock PhotoSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars.Fetching latest articles
Yes, Machu Picchu is amazing – but there’s so much more to see
From ancient ruins to fried guinea pig, traditional handicrafts to futuristic skylodges, Cusco is full of surprises.
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