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The mythical and historical city of Cusco is often the culmination of human Peru holiday. Full of historical sites, a window to a former world and an artifact of bygone cultures, could consume weeks of a Cusco Peru travel experience. But to spare for visitors without the time, it is possible to squeeze the highlights of the city in two short days. Best Cusco hotels are located in the city central districts concentrated arrive so if by plane, take a cab (5 soles) from the airport. Start your stay with a visit to the city Plaza de Armas, the central legacy of the city's colonial history. Arrival in the city in 1533 were committed by the Spanish, their brand on the rebellious Inca stamps with the construction of impressive monuments of European civilization, the spiritual to important pages. The Plaza de Armas with its towering cathedral and many other religious buildings is a prime example. You can use the Cathedral (admission $ 5), which was constructed directly above the remains of a large Inca palace to visit. Inside the cathedral you will, to a fine display of art from the Cusco school, another remnant of the Spanish conquest are treated to the mixed indigenous and European traditions to assimilate to European cultural dominance over indigenous cultures. Most of the other attractions in Cusco can be accessed only through the purchase of a tourist ticket that boleto Touristico ($ 40), which seems expensive, but access to all major attractions and the ten-day long guaranteed to be valid. To get the most out of your air ticket at Sacred Valley tour after your stay in Cusco and visit many other sites as possible. Buy your ticket from the main tourist office just a block east of the Plaza de Armas. Your ticket will be accompanied by a handy map to Cusco, with a tour of the main attractions in the old town. Look carefully and you will find that the original city layout in the shape of a puma through the famous Inca ruler Pachacutec, was designed. Your hike begins near the Museum of Qorikancha, in the basement of an old temple with a wide range of exhibits documenting Inca life away. Note the eerie remains of ancient mummies, which were retrieved from the cemetery. Just a short walk along the museum is the Cosqo Center of Native Art, with a large collection of traditional costumes and musical instruments. If you are lucky you catch a short performance of local music and dance. Check the performance times at the reception. From here follow the busy Avenida El Sol (Sun Street), which was named in honor of the Inca's worship of the sun god, Inti. You finally reach a busy intersection dominated by a colossal statue of the Inca leader Pachakuteq. You can climb the tower, although the view on the busy streets below not surprisingly - is the main attraction inside with an illustrated history of the Inca leader and a brief history of their vast empire. Head back to town in the same direction and stop at the huge craft market for some bargains on souvenirs. This is probably the cheapest place to get your hands on the famous Peruvian Christmas gifts, panpipes, wool hats, ponchos and bags made from colorful fabrics and llama wool. The market is also home to a number of great value restaurants where you can make your energy with a large plate of local delicacies, the guinea pig and alpaca steaks include replenish. Go back to the colonial center of Cusco by choosing your own path trademark winding, cobbled streets and take in the atmosphere of this ancient city. If you have the energy to spend the afternoon a short stroll to the San Blas neighborhood, on the slopes above the Plaza de Armas is enthroned. It is located in San Blas, you get a feel for atmosphere famous Cusco, where bars and cafes, restaurants and bakeries and small art galleries and handicraft stalls to get all competing for your attention. This is also a place to catch some great views over the city, especially in the evening and sunset. Spend the evening in one of the many cafes and bars in San Blas, one of which will be the best dot at the upper edge of the picturesque Plaza San Blas. Rise early and enjoy breakfast at your hotel Cusco, before you go for the largest of the city and most important archaeological site, Saqsaywaman. The Inca fortress, located on a hill above Cusco a long and sometimes bloody history. What remains is only a fraction of the original page, but the incredibly huge stone blocks that were carved perfect for the large structure is to create a clear impression of the genius and power of the Inca Empire. Still, it was here that the Inca's last stand against the Spaniards after a long and dramatic siege came to an end, marking the Conqueror failed the final rule over this great civilization. Only the very fit will attempt the steep climb up to the spot to do all the other hail a taxi (about 10 blocks from the Plaza de Armas). On-site information is very limited, so you might want to hire a guide for about 30-40 feet. The prices are negotiable and tours in Spanish is a bit cheaper. Alternatively, most international operators Peru Tours a professionally guided tour of this important page to your itinerary. You can easily spend an entire morning at Saqsaywaman of a return taxi to central Cusco for lunch in one of the cafes and restaurants on the Plaza de Armas. Museum fans can fill a number of local history and culture at the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of regional history, both in the south of the Plaza. Otherwise, spend a leisurely afternoon exploring the city back, where roads are related to insight in earlier times everywhere - not least in the traditionally dressed women and girls posing for photos with their pet llama (you are expected to be 1 for the sole privilege of paying even though !) Enjoy the last evening in the historic center of Cusco, where all the most important and most impressive buildings are lit for added impact. Indulge yourself with dinner at Sumaq Misky on the main square which serves some of the best food in town before enjoying the nightlife, or sleep caught early, before the next Peru vacation destination.