Cusco

After Puno, we drove through the Andes to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca empire and the closest modern city to Machu Picchu. Fortunately, Nat's altitude sickness subsided so we were able to enjoy the city and the amazing scenery.

Us in the Andes

Incan ruins

Incan wildlife

Flag of the Incan Empire in the Plaza de Armas in Cusco

Plaza de Armas

Cathedral of Cusco

Hills around the city

Cusco at night

Semana Santa processional

Coca tea

Elote - traditional Peruvian snack of corn and cheese

Nat's beer

Cuy!

Nat on a grass bench outside the city