Cusco
About 1 hr 20 min by plane from Lima
The old Inca capital, and the gateway to Machu Picchu by train. Take the first day slow at altitude.
Why locals go
A long weekend to Machu Picchu by a short flight.
Visiting Lima?
At 1 hr 20 min by plane, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Lima for your flight home.
What to book
- Machu Picchu by train
- Sacred Valley tour
- Rainbow Mountain hike
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunrise at Machu Picchu
- Dinner over the Plaza de Armas
With friends
- Rainbow Mountain hike
- Pisco sour class
When to go
May to September.