A practical Cusco guide, written from the Andes

Tourism Cusco is an editorial travel guide focused on a single destination: the old Inca capital, the Sacred Valley, and the road to Machu Picchu. We write for travellers who want practical, honest advice from people who actually live with this altitude and these stone streets.

Who writes here

Our writers are based in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. They are travel journalists, guides, and long-time residents. Every guide is fact-checked against current ticket prices, train schedules, and seasonal conditions.

How we make money

We sometimes earn a small commission when you book a tour or hotel through links on this site, at no extra cost to you. We never take payment for editorial coverage, and we don't recommend anything we wouldn't book ourselves.