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Monograms provides travelers access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Cuzco. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Cuzco and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Cuzco insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Quinta Eulalia
Cuzco’s version of the sidewalk café is the quinta, an open-air restaurant with affordable Peruvian fare. Quinta Eulalia is Cuzco’s oldest quinta, offering a little history with a lot of food.
Restaurante Illary
Restaurante Illary offers a fine dining experience in the Hotel Monasterio. Savor the alpaca tenderloin in the sacred setting of this former monastery.
Alpaca’s Best
Many will try to sell you what you believe to be 100% alpaca, but you can rest assured that the sweaters, scarves, and blankets at this shop are the real deal.
Carlos Chaquiras
Handmade silver jewelry is an excellent purchase in Cuzco. If you want to know the name behind your special find, purchase a piece from this local craftsman.
Café Ayllu
This bustling coffee shop is famous for its ponche de leche, a beverage made with milk and a shot of pisco, and its lenguas, a flaky pastry with a crème filling.
Barrio de San Blas
If you can make the steep walk from the Plaza de Armas to this charming neighborhood, you won’t regret it. Panoramic views of the city can be seen outside the artists’ workshops that line the streets of this picturesque area.
Artesanías Mendivil
There are many handicraft shops in Cuzco. This one is known internationally for its saint figurines with elongated necks.
Museum of Popular Art
Founded in 1937, this museum houses a fascinating collection of masks and other carved items as well as a large and interesting display of dolls.
Huayna Picchu
When visiting the Machu Picchu ruins, don’t let the climb to this scenic outcrop deter you—it’s not nearly as steep as it appears.
Tambomachay
Cuzco may be the gateway to Machu Picchu, but there are smaller ruins you shouldn’t miss. Water still flows over a system of complicated canals at this amazing site, also known as the Inca Baths.
Inka Museum
Cuesta del Almirante 153 - Raised on Inca foundations by Admiral Aldrete Maldonado in the early 17th century, this home has a magnificent baroque doorway emblazoned with the admiral’s coat-of arms, a large arched patio, and salons with coffered ceilings. It exhibits keros (carved ceremonial goblets), weavings, mummies, and silver and gold figurines, as well as Inca weapons, tools, and ceramics.
Awanacancha
Visit the place where South American camelidae are bred. Learn about the llamas', alpacas', and vicunas' superb fibers, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use.
Seminario Ceramic Studio—Urubamba
Pablo Seminario has been dedicated to the discovery of the techniques and designs from ancient Peruvian cultures. He presents a new art expression, providing continuity to these cultural inheritances.
Andahuaylillas
A pretty town 35 km (1 hour) south of Cusco along the paved highway to Puno. Its unique Church, San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, is the biggest attraction for visitors.
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