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Top Archaeological site in Cusco

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5 Listed places

4.7 average across 5 rated listings

G2CM+2C5 • G28Q+J5R • Maras 08655

152 PEN (~$40 USD) foreign adult

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G2CM+2C5 G28Q+J5R Maras 08655

#1 4.8 (78,492) Archaeological site

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Famous for: Lost City of the Incas, Hiram Bingham 1911 discovery, Spectacular Andean mountain backdrop

A breathtaking 15th-century Inca citadel perched atop a mountain ridge in Peru, Machu Picchu showcases the ingenuity of the Inca civilization with…

Hikers History buffs Adventurers

#2 4.7 (10,548) Archaeological site

Moray

Maras 08655

Famous for: Concentric Terraces, Microclimates, Inca Agricultural Innovations

Moray is an Inca archaeological site in Peru featuring concentric terraces believed to have been used as an agricultural laboratory.

History Buffs Archaeology Adventure Travelers

#3 4.6 (3,199) Archaeological site

Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex

G28Q+J5R

Famous for: Inca Fortress Ruins, Panoramic Views Of Cusco Valley, Understanding Inca Military Architecture

Puka Pukara, a 'Red Fort' overlooking the Cusco valley, served as a crucial defensive outpost for the Inca Empire.

History Buffs Archaeology Adventure Travelers

#4 4.7 (17,957) Archaeological site

Saqsaywaman

Famous for: Colossal Stone Walls, Precise Engineering, Inca Heritage

Saqsaywaman, a sprawling Incan complex perched above Cusco, is renowned for its colossal stone walls constructed without mortar.

History Buffs Architecture Lovers Adventure Travelers

#5 4.7 (3,672) Archaeological site

Tambomachay

G2CM+2C5

Famous for: Canals And Aqueducts, Waterfalls, Ancient Inca Architecture

Tambomachay, a sacred Inca site near Cusco, features intricate canals, waterfalls, and aqueducts dedicated to water worship.

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Planning guide

Archaeological site in Cusco: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

G2CM+2C5: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
G28Q+J5R: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
Maras 08655: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top archaeological site to visit in Cusco?

The sampled records cover 5 archaeological site in Cusco, with an average recorded rating of 4.7 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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