Cusco Travel Forum

If you were taking your 70 yr old mum for 7 days in cusco/machu picchu what would you suggest as she can't hike or bike .I want to make this experience wonderful for her so i am not sure how hamy days in each place would be best recommended...A day trip there just seems too quick to take all it in, so maybe an overnight tour would be best???

Hey, me and my 12 year old son will be traveling to Cuzco this coming August and have three possible places to stay. Since I am not familiarized with the area it would be great to get some feedback

Hotel/Hostal Koyllur (San Blas) - I read many reviews about things being stolen there.

Rey Antares Mystic Hotel (Next to the Cuzco Train Station)- I really like this hotel but they are located right in front of the Mercado San Pedro (Central) - How dangerous is this?

Hotel/Hostal Loreto (Located on the Main Square)- is this more of a backpacker Hostel or am I good with my 12 year old?

I would really appreciate some help before I book any hotel -

Best,

JC

Hi Guys-
I have a couple of questions regarding Cusco as well as Machu Picchu.

1. I am looking at an arrival into Cusco's airport at 8:55am (i leave Lima at 7:40am) If I were to take a taxi to Ollanta, could I make a 12:36pm train to M.P.? That would give me roughly 3 and a half hours to get to Ollanta from Cusco's airport.

2. Is it easy to get a taxi from Cusco's airport? Roughly how much would it be from Cusco directly to Ollanta's train station?

3. If I purchased my train ticket online couldnt I just pick up the actual tickets at the Ollanta station? That way I could go directly from the airport to the train station without making a bunch of uneccessary stops?

4. Tickets for Machhu Pichhu...there will be 3 of us. We plan to arrive in A.C. in the afternoon and stay overnight and do MP the next morning. Could we buy our entrance tickets to MP the day before? I.E. we arrive at 2pm on Sunday, could we buy or entrance tickets to MP Sunday afternoon and then go to MP first thing monday morning?

5. Also, when we return from Cusco, I would prefer to fly back to Lima later in the day. There is a 3pm flight on LAN that would arrive into Lima at 4:30pm. That would be the ideal flight for us but am worried about all the comments regarding the planes being cancelled etc. Is it common? There are about 6 other flights after the 3pm flight so if they did cancel it we could hopefully get on another one...

Thanks for your help!

Hello,

I'm a student and I'll be living in Cusco from August-December of '09 and studying at the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola. If you have any general advice about living in Perú long term, especially any good places to pass time in the city, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

hallo to everybody.can anyone tell me if the weight its important,i mean if plays some role in the attitude illness?i am 100 kg and this is a very good reason to loose weight!!i will be in cusco in august.in the near past i had some problems with cholesterol..thank you

I'll be visiting this month Cusco, MP and Lima. Is it common for foreigners as well as locals to wear shorts or will I be tagged as a turista?

We will be travelling to Cusco in the first week of May. Do we need to take rain coats with us?

How much is the Tourist Ticket for entry into the Cuzco attractions?

We are fying from Lima to Cusco and then planning to take a taxi to Ollantaytambo immediately for better altitude acclimatisation. We have booked our train tickets, which we have been told by Peru rail to collect from their ticket office in Cusco. We also have to buy boleto turisto tickets in Cusco before heading to the Sacred valley.

But I am wondering how feasible all that will be considering that we will have a 4 year old with us and also because of the altitude. Can any of you suggest a plan that will be more efficient than driving to different places to buy different tickets?

Hi
I´m currently in Arequipa and i´m planning a trip to cuzco, nazca, and final destination puno. I already checked ¨cruz del sol¨ and i see there´s buses from cuzco to nazca, but not from nazca to cuzco or puno. My plan was to go from arequipa to nazca, nazca to cuzco, cuzco to puno. Or arequipa to cuzco, cuzco to nazca, nazca to cuzco/puno. Can some one please help?

thanks :)

Years ago I stayed at the Sanctuary Hotel and was able to view the sunrise over the ruins. Now the price is astronomical and prohibitive to stay at the Sanctuary for most people. Is there a way to get up above the ruins from Aguascalientes to view the sunrise? Or to stay past the last bus to view the sundown? Thanks!

We are going to Peru in May, with 2 days available for sight-seeing in Cusco. We are doing Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray, Pisac on other days. So we don't need to do those in the 2 days for Cusco.

Can somebody suggest an itinerary/list of things to do in Cusco and surroundings. Let me know if I should get in touch with a tour company in Cusco. Or should I get in touch with the hotel in Cusco that I am staying at for tours/guides? Or should we plan to go around on our own.

Note that we don't understand any Spanish.

Can somebody tell me what is a reasonable taxi fare from Cusco airport to Ollantaytambo. My hotel in Ollantaytambo is charging me USD 45. Is that correct/reasonable? Or do you think I am being charged too much.

avid traveller here, looking to hike to machu picchu, my travel companion prefers to use a guided tour of some sort, any leads on which ones to check out would be appreciated

hi,
i am looking to be in cusco for at least 2 months and am looking for somewhere cheap to stay for that time. either an apartment or simply a room for rent. if anyone knows of anywhere i{d really appreciate it, cheers! xx

i saw it on anthony bourdain's no reservations but he never gave the name of the place on the show.it was under a large tent like structure where locals sell vegtables and local meats. you can also sit down and have a cheap meal.anybody know?thanks

How much is the entry fee to MP and can you use it more than once? Is it good for a 24-hour period, or is it charged each time you enter? What about Huayna Picchu; is there a cost for that?
Thanks,
Carlos

What is the best/quickest way to get from Cusco to Nazca lines. We're going to be there in July. Is driving an option at all? If yes, how long is the drive? Thank You all in advance.

Two friends and I are traveling from Lima to Cuzco in two weeks. Should we go ahead and buy Cruz del Sur tickets online now, or wait until we get to Lima next week? I will be in Lima for a week before we go to Cuzco, so would a week be enough time to get a cama seat (first level)?
Thanks!

Hello all, I was just curious about the methods of transportation from Arequipa to Cuzco...has anyone traveled from and to these places and if so which method would you recommend as far as safety, time, and cost..also, are there any recommended buses to take? Thanks very much and safe travels to you all!

We're going to Peru for 3 weeks in October. Have the trip organized...but would like to know if anyone out there as taken the bus(es) back from Cuzco to Lima and whether they were able to get to Ayacucho, Andahaylas or Huancavelica. Also I read something about an old train that runs somewhere in this area? We are already taking 4 flights and I'd like to see some of the places off the Gringo trail. Gracias...Paz PS this is at the end of our trip.

Hello all...I am going to be in Cuzco,Peru for most of the month of October and I was wondering if it was easy to get a one way ticket to Lima at the airport or if it is recommended to book a flight before I get to Peru? Which is the cheapest way to go? Also, what are the cheapest airlines to search for tickets within Peru? If anyone has any tips, advice, or good or bad experiences I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks.. Joe

I plan to go from Quito to Cusco in mid January.....flying is so expensive...anyone know if going overland is feasible?
Thanks

Hi all,

Just a quick question. We're wanting to catch the train from Cusco and get off at Ollaytaytambo, spend the day looking around and then buy another ticket from Ollaytaytambo one way to Aguas Calientes.

Are we able to disembark at Ollaytaytambo??? I've read that the train stops there but we just want to check. Thanks!

Can you buy tickets for KUSIKAY outside the Theatre or you have to buy them online? Thanks

Hi guys,

My South American adventure starts December 20 and I am trying to pack in Peru and Bolivia before settling in Ecuador for five months. I need to get from Cusco to La Paz, Bolivia on December 27- any time in that day is fine for departure and arrival- but I am looking for a way to get there that is inexpensive but also fairly reliable (barring the unpredictable nature of road blockages in Bolivia which I am aware of). Flights seem really expensive so can anyone recommend and give me an approximate time for (a) bus or (b) bus/train? Scenery on the train would be lovely even though I realize its quite expensive still (but still less than flying). Tips???? Thanks guys

Looking for some information/feedback. Wondering how early it would be possible to have breakfast received. Any info would be great!

We are planning a stay in Cuzco at the beginning of October and looking for a short excursion to Manu/Maldonado area. Could you advise a good agency.
Also other tips would be welcome
Thanks!!

eight of us will be staying in cuzco in october, and we like to hang out and get to know other people from around the world. we don't wanna end up in a boring hotel and wishing we were in the one in front you know. do you guys have any hotels in mind and good places to have a great time.

Anyone know of a bar in Cusco to watch the NBA finals....