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Cusco travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Machu Picchu, Cusco
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Common scams in Cusco

11 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Cusco, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Cusco — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Cusco

6 places worth your time in Cusco, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Cusco →

Top food to try in Cusco

6 dishes to eat in Cusco, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Cusco →

Traditions and customs in Cusco

5 customs and traditions in Cusco — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Cusco →

Getting around Cusco

How to travel around Cusco — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Cusco: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Cusco

2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Cusco that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Cusco — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Cusco

3 emergency services in Cusco you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Cusco — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Cusco

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Cusco — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Cusco — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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