The wide variety of tourist attractions makes to Peru a perfect destination for exploring. Cuzco, considered the Peru's archeological capital is the major attraction for the tourists, local and foreign. It will be our first stop in Peru. You can arrive to Cuzco by airplane or by bus from Lima, Peru's capital. If you come from United States or Europe, don't forget to change your dollars and Euros to Nuevo Sol, the local currency. Hoteles en Peru will give you basic information about the Peru's customs.



Cuzco receives a large amount of visits everyday. It was the capital of the Incan Empire, for this reason the city attracts tourists of the entire globe. Cuzco is regarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; so, don't do any inappropriate with this heritage or you will have troubles with the law. It is time to visit Machu Picchu's citadel in the province of Urubamba at 2,400 meters above sea level. Take your precautions because in this area rain with frequency.

Machu Picchu was discovered by the American explorer, Hiram Bingham on July 24, 1911. This city of stone was built in the mountains to avoid attacks by invaders almost four hundred years ago. Machu Picchu is an amazing citadel, don't miss the chance to visit it, save your money and spend it into something useful. Book a room in any Hoteles en Peru.

Other tourist attractions in Cuzco are the Main Square, Cathedral, Koricancha Temple, Museum of Religious Art, Ollantaytambo Ruins and Sacsayhuaman Fortress. The list is very long to mention all attractions but these are the most popular. As you can see, you will need one week to explore Cuzco with patience, if you have more time much better. It is time to come back to Lima and leave Hoteles en Peru where the stay is wonderful.