After Arequipa, we got the overnight bus to probably the most famous city in Peru - Cuzco. Cuzco is the ancient capital of the Inca people and it translates to "The Navel of the World". It's also pretty high up clocking in at 3500M asl. There are lots of ancient Inca remains scattered around the city. The main site is called Sacsayhuaman
(prononced Sexy Wuman !) which was an old Inca temple. There are also a lot of Spanish Colonial buildings, churches and cathedrals. When the Spanish came to Peru and took over Cuzco they destroyed a lot of the Inca building and enforced catholicism on the local people.
We spent 3 days exploring the city, it was very nice but also a bit touristy so we headed off to Ollantytambo in the Sacred Valley for a couple of days for some peace.
Typical Cuzco back Street.
Inca wall at Sacsayhuaman.
Can you see the Llama in the wall ?
Inca Doorway.
Can you see the Puma Paw ?
Overlooking Cuzco.
Busy Cuzco Street.
Cuzco Plaza
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