CUSCO, PERU
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To fully appreciate Cusco you need to book a Solo Tour Guide, your local friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Solo Tour Guide is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Fredy
Fredy is a tourist guide, and he is passionate about his work. He can show you anything from the Galapago Islands to Machu Picchu and anything in between. Based in Cusco, he is the ideal guy to show you around the city. Not only the main tourist sites but also some off the track Peruvian cuisines places too. Let’s say the real Cusco. A caring person, Fredy is ready to listen to your requests and share stories. Book Fredy for an enlightening tour of Cusco.
Fredy is a non smoker, and speaks English, Spanish, French and the local Inca language Quechua.
The cost for the guide services of Fredy for 8 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 80 in cash to Fredy after his guide services. Total 125 US dollars.
Alternatively the cost for the guide services of Fredy for 4 hours = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Fredy after his guide services. Total 75 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs. Please pay the guide’s expenses when he is with you.
Our other destination in Peru is Lima.
Highlights of Cusco
Cusco, located in south eastern Peru, is the ideal hub for visiting Machu Picchu. The remnants of a 15th century Inca civilisation which miraculously died out. And probably the most famous photographed site of Peru.
However this city is no stranger to history. It was once the capital of the Inca Empire. As such there are archaeological remains to view. For example some Inca ruin walls.
Moreover since the invasion of the Spanish, they have left their influence not only in language but also architecture. There are many building of Spanish colonial architecture to admire. Take for example the main square, la Plaza de Armas. You can see buildings with carved wooden balconies and arcades. The Spanish left their imprint on religion too. Interestingly if you visit the baroque Santo Domingo Convent, you can see the remains of Inca stonework. In fact the convent was built on top of a former Inca site, the Temple of the Sun.
For museums, try the Museo Maximo Laura. A museum of contemporary textile art, it will surprise you.
In addition there are many opportunities to explore the natural landscape. For this, you may wish to consider visiting Humantay Lake, trekking around Ausangate or Cerro Colorado Vinicunca. Or even Montana de Siete Colores which means 7 colours mountain. This mountain comprises of lines of different coloured stones running down its side. Hence its other name, Rainbow Mountain. It is impressive.
Nevertheless if you do decide to visit Machu Picchu, try stopping at the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman. It contains some amazing stone structures. Alpacas are all around too.
Moreover if you want more adventure, you can also g on ATV tours, rafting or biking. Otherwise why not try some ziplining.
Albeit the best thing to do is to book a Solo Tour Guide who can really help you get the most out of your holiday. His advice and knowledge will in invaluable.
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