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Neil's Top 5 - Cuzco, Peru

Sep 15

Written by: Neil E. Traveler
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 4:29 AM

1. Visit the Museo de Arte Precolombino. Through the years, this historical site has seen many changes - in its early existence it was an Inca ceremonial center, and then a mansion, before becoming the Pre-Columbian Art Museum in 2003. The museum displays over 450 artifacts from all regions of Peru and its ancient civilizations. See ceramics, metal works and jewelry from the Nasca, Moche, Huari, Chimu, Chancay and of course, Inca.

2. Explore Mercado de San Pedro. The market is a feast for the eyes! Take in the plethora of local produce, typical Peruvian meats, cheeses, fresh flowers and textiles. There's even a section dedicated to traditional medicine, where you'll find many types of medicinal plants and unfamiliar fruits and vegetables.

3. Try cuy. A staple of Andean cuisine, cuy is a guinea pig that can be prepared in several ways. In Cuzco, it's typically stuffed with herbs and roasted whole, giving it a unique taste. Wash it down with chicha - a fermented beverage made from corn.

4. Stroll San Blas - known as the "barrio de los artesanos" or artisan quarter. San Blas is a charming district up the hill from the Plaza de Armas, with narrow alleys leading to numerous art galleries and workshops. Take time to explore the unique shops scattered throughout the quarter. Visit the beautiful white church with a pulpit completely carved of cedar. Or simply have a seat and take in the peaceful surroundings.

5. Machu Picchu has to be explored when traveling to Cuzco. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is located 50 miles northwest of the city and is one of the greatest archaeological sites in South America. One of the only Inca structures left undiscovered and untouched during the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru, it remained forgotten for centuries before being discovered and made famous by Hiram Bingham in 1911. Machu Picchu comprises temples, sanctuaries, residences and parks. Over one hundred flights of stone stairs, some remarkably carved from a solitary block, can be climbed. Machu Picchu is a truly remarkable sight and should definitely be on your Cuzco list of "to dos"!

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