Q: How many days should I spend in Cusco?

In my opinion, 3 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Cusco. This gives you time to get to know the city and explore some of the ruins outside of the city like in the Sacred Valley or hike to Rainbow Mountain .

Question 1

When is the best time to visit Cusco?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit Cusco is in Peru's dry season which is their winter from June to August.

Question 2

How many days should I spend in Cusco?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, 3 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Cusco. This gives you time to get to know the city and explore some of the ruins outside of the city like in the Sacred Valley or hike to Rainbow Mountain.

Question 3

What is the elevation in Cusco?

Accepted Answer

Cusco sits at 3,399m elevation (11,151 ft) so when you arrive it is best to take it easy and drink lots of water and cocoa tea.

Question 4

Is Cusco safe for tourists?

Accepted Answer

Cusco generally feels a lot safer than I had first expected it to, however you should also make sure that wherever you travel, you use common sense, watch your bags and stay vigilant. I have not felt unsafe in Cusco yet.

Question 5

How long does it take to acclimate in Cusco?

Accepted Answer

I like to spend 2-3 days in Cusco to acclimate before doing any large hikes. The last time I visited Cusco, I had a huge headache for 3 days which I'm pretty sure was due to the altitude. After that it went away and I was fine. You will also likely feel breathless when walking in Cusco, especially when going uphill (and there are a lot of hills). Make sure you go slow and hydrate.

Question 6

Is the water safe to drink in Cusco?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't drink water from the tap in Cusco. Instead, you will need to buy bottled water from the markets. A lot of hotels use filtered water for guests, however, I'm always wary about this and just drank my own bottled water unless it was boiled. I also avoid ice in restaurants and cafes.

Author: Kerry

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