Firstly, Cusco is the second-largest city in Peru, after Lima. Of course, the city still serves as a cultural center of the country. That’s why we recommend Cusco as a priority to visit in Peru.
In the hope that you will like the next facts about Cusco, we prepare this article for you.
- Cusco witnessed the Inca Empire’s beginning and growth. It served as the empire’s capital.
- Cusco, is located in Southern Peru at an elevation of 3399 meters above the sea level, is the oldest city on the entire American continent, with a history of continuous habitation dating back more than 3000 years.
- Manco Capac founded this historic city in 1200 A.D. When Pachacutec became ruler in 1438 A.D., he extended Cusco’s territory. This city quickly became the Inca Empire’s main point.
- Common people were not permitted in the city of Cusco. It was only for the Emperor, nobility, and high-ranking Incan authorities. The only exceptions were the Emperor’s servants and attendants.
- In the Incas Empire they have 3 principal laws that primarily governed the coexistence of the people “Ama Sua, Ama Quella, Ama Llulla,” which translates as “Do not be a thief, Do not be a liar, Don’t be lazy”. Along with them, there were other important regulations.
- The Sacsayhuaman is a magnificent example of Incan architecture. This fortress was constructed by connecting massive stones, giving it a maze-like look. Do you believe that these stones are so close together that you can’t even get a piece of paper between them? And also that they are up to 15 feet tall and weigh many tons?
- Did you know that this city has the shape of a puma? The Sacsayhuaman castle is the head. The body consists of notable temples and structures. The Qoricancha, Coricancha, Koricancha, Qoricancha, Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun God, was located in the heart and the tail is the connection where two rivers run into one.
- In this marvelous city of Cusco you can go trekking, exploring, go to pubs, peñas (places to listen, watch and dance traditional Andean dances). While you are doing all these things, you can enjoy the marvelous food that Cusco can offer you.
- In 1983 Unesco declared Cusco as the World Heritage site, due to its majestic monuments, and it’s called the Rome of America.
Check here the available tours in the Cusco Region.
