the cobbled streets of cusco, peru

Cuzco and I didn’t get off to the best start… an all night Salsa session in Cali, Colombia, followed by a flight straight to Lima and directly onto a 20 hour bus to Cuzco. Needless to say I was shattered and miserable before I even got there and this coupled with the severe altitude sickness from heights of 3300m. However, despite all this I adored Cuzco. In fact it rates as my 3rd favourite ciudad in South America!

It’s a juxtaposed city, where modern Peruvian life operates alongside colonial Andean architecture and colourful indigenous locals. It would be impossible not to become totally captivated by Cuzco’s beautiful cobbled streets, charming plazas and spectacular views. Of course Cuzco’s main attraction is its proximity to Machu Picchu but there is still plenty more to do… Immerse yourself in local life by meandering around the indigenous markets, take in the Inca ruins whilst on horseback and white-water raft down one of the nearby Rio’s.

To tackle the altitude sickness make sure to sip lots of coca tea, walk slowly up the extremely steep cobbled streets, avoid alcohol and get early nights if you can…