Cusco is located in the southern central area of Peru. Due to its strategic location, Cusco was an important administrative center for the Wari civilization, and later on it was the capital of the Inca Empire. Nowadays, Cusco is the most visited city in Peru by foreign travelers, after Lima, and it is an important source of income for the country due to the tourism industry. The City of Cusco can be accessed from other main cities such as Puno, Juliaca, Arequipa, Nasca, Lima, or Puerto Maldonado.
The City of Cusco can be visited by air and land. The international airport Alejandro Velasco Astete of Cusco receives direct flights from Arequipa, Lima, Juliaca, Puerto Maldonado, and La Paz (Bolivia). Cusco City and most of the main cities and tourist areas can be accessed by road, but not all roads are in good condition.The roads from Arequipa, Juliaca, Puno, Puerto Maldonado, Nasca, and Lima to Cusco are in good condition (asphalted), but many roads to access small towns around Cusco are in poor condition and shouldn't be traveled on your own. (Ask for advice before planning a road trip to these areas of Cusco.)
It is important to know that moving around the City of Cusco or traveling by road from or to other cities in Peru is a challenge if you don't speak Spanish and/or if you aren't a very cautious, defensive driver. The City of Cusco and surrounding districts have an over population of vehicles and the public transportation system is chaotic. Once in the city, it is better to hire a driver to take you places or walk when possible. (A walk around the City of Cusco will blow your mind.) Walking around downtown Cusco during the day is fairly safe. (Travelers still need to be cautios as in any major city around the world.) At night, it is better to hire the services of a trustworthy company to take you around.
Alejandro Velasco Astete lnternational Airport - Cusco:
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Cusco is the most important tourist destination in Peru. The majority of travelers visiting Peru include the Region of Cusco in their itineraries. The City of Cusco can be accessed from Lima via Nasca and then Apurimac or via Arequipa and then Juliaca. Both roads have one lane per side for the majority of the route, and many areas are curvy with deep cliffs. Drivers need to be very cautious when traveling by road.Traveling at night is not recommended.
There are hundreds of bus companies but not all of them have been authorized to operate and, most importantly, aren't safe for traveling. Below is a list of bus companies which are known to offer a good service:
597 kilometers - 10 hours by road
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828 kilometers - 16 hours by road
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Cusco offers a wide variety of private transportation companies offering a large variety of quality services. If an English-speaking driver is needed,the travel agency should be contacted to make arrangements. A traveler should never take a cab from the streets due to the high numbers of people robbed in cabs. Below is a list of reliable transportation companies:
Provides a private service;it can be reached at 22-2000. (If calling from outside Peru,add 01 1-51-84 in front of the number.)
Provides a private service;it can be reached at 24-5000. (If calling from outside Peru,add 01 1-51-84 in front of the number.)
There are several options to rent cars in Cusco, but getting around isn't an easy task. Driving in Cusco can be a real challenge because traffic rules aren't always respected unless there is a traffic light. Also, there is an over-population of vehicles and drivers are very aggressive. Travelers are able to drive with their country's driver's license, but passport and immigration card need to be carried at all times. When renting a car, the traveler will be asked for a credit card, a deposit amount, passport, immigration card, and driver's license. Below is a list of reliable rental companies:
Reliable company but not the cheapest one
Reliable company offering good prices with a limited stock
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