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Cusco

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Cusco.

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Travel videos

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos is a YouTube travel channel by Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey.

This guide video provides a well-rounded Cusco overview, covering attractions, food, museums, shopping, dining, nightlife, Plaza de Armas, San Blas, Qurikancha, and Cusco Cathedral.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on trips that combine major sights with local experiences.

This itinerary video is a practical 48-hour Cusco guide, pairing ancient streets, local food, landmarks, and history with context for travelers heading toward Machu Picchu.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery in international destinations.

This travel video gives a strong cultural introduction to Cusco as the ancient Inca capital of Peru, framed through its Andean setting and historical identity.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a travel writer who posts regular travel videos and practical information.

This walking tour video offers a straightforward, useful look at Cusco in the Andes, presenting the ancient city near Machu Picchu at street level.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a travel writer who posts regular travel videos and practical information.

This travel video focuses on Cusco's San Blas area, giving viewers a good walking-style view of part of the city in the Andes near Machu Picchu.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a travel writer who posts regular videos with practical travel information and tips.

This video provides an atmospheric nighttime walk through Cusco, Peru, with helpful attention to the city's ancient cobblestone lanes rather than a broad destination guide.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a travel writer who posts regular travel videos and practical information.

This travel video usefully combines Cusco exploration with low-cost Peru travel advice, including examples of how much things cost.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured tools for comparing and planning trips. Their Cusco travel guide gives a well-rounded overview of major sights, Inca and colonial history, local markets, and nearby destinations.

Visit Cusco, Peru — Travel Guide (2026)

Cusco travel guide — Plaza de Armas, Sacsayhuamán, Sacred Valley, and the Peruvian city where Inca ruins meet Spanish colonial architecture at 11,000+ feet.

viatravelers.com/destinations/cusco/

Be My Travel Muse
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Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business focused on confidence, adventure, and practical planning. Their Cusco guide is a strong fit for adventure planning, covering Salinas de Maras, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu, Moray, and the Inca Trail.

The Best Things to Do in and Around Cusco, Peru

The best things to do in and around Cusco, Peru: the Salinas de Maras, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu, Moray, the Inca Trail, and more!

bemytravelmuse.com/cusco-peru/

The Shooting Star
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The Shooting Star is a sustainable travel blog focused on slow, conscious travel, community tourism, solo travel, and reflective destination writing. Their Cusco article offers a thoughtful angle on non-touristy experiences, from local neighborhoods and Indigenous-led enterprises to homestays, markets, and cafes.

12 Non-touristy Things to do in Cusco

Local neighborhoods, Indigenous-led enterprises, women-owned restaurants, community homestays, local markets and Cusco's coolest cafes.

the-shooting-star.com/things-to-do-in-cusco/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource covering destinations, remote work, and sustainable travel income. Their Cusco things-to-do guide is a helpful broad introduction, with ideas spanning food, museums, hikes, and other city activities.

21 Best Things to Do in Cusco, Peru - Goats On The Road

Cusco is a must-visit on your trip to Peru. Learn about the best things to do in Cusco in this article (food, museums, hikes & more)

goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-cusco/

Wild Junket
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Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog focused on offbeat destinations, detailed guides, wildlife, and family adventure. Their Cusco article introduces the historic city through a practical range of activities suited to Peru travelers building an adventure-focused trip.

34 Fun Things to Do in Cusco, Peru – Wild Junket

If you are planning a trip to Peru, then Cusco will most definitely be on your itinerary. Get to know the historical city with this list of things to do in Cusco, Peru.

wildjunket.com/things-to-do-in-cusco-peru/

Along Dusty Roads
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Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led guides and responsible travel. Their Cusco travel tips are useful before arrival, connecting practical planning with Peru routes and nearby Inca ruins.

18 Really Useful Things to Know Before You Visit Cusco — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

The centre of the Incan empire and gateway to many of its most famous ruins, it’s inevitable that Cusco will feature on your route through Peru. Here are our most useful travel tips and things to know before you visit Cusco.

alongdustyroads.com/posts/cusco-travel-tips

Migrationology
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Migrationology is a food travel blog focused on restaurant recommendations, street-food stories, city food guides, and culinary travel videos. Their Cusco food-tour article is a good match for culinary travelers, focusing on Andean Peruvian meals, local street food, and food-led city exploration.

In Cusco, Peru - Food Tour of the Andes Mountains

Spending an entire day on this Andean Peruvian Cusco Food tour, this is your guide to discovering Cusco's best meals and delicious local street food.

migrationology.com/ultimate-food-tour-of-cusco/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a large editorial travel-publishing format. Their guide to 14 things to do in Cusco is a practical starting point, strengthened by added tips on where to stay and eat.

14 AMAZING Things to Do in Cusco, Peru (2026 Guide)

This city will probably become your favourite place in Peru! Check out our guide to the best things to do in Cusco, with tips on where to stay and where to eat!

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-cusco-peru/

Bucket List Journey
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Bucket List Journey is a bucket-list and experience-planning travel site created by Annette White. Her Cusco guide gathers more than 30 ideas across activities, museums, restaurants, and places to see, making it useful for experience-led planning.

Cusco Peru Bucket List: 30+ Things to Do in Machu Picchu's Gateway City

From fun activities to museums to top restaurants, and great places to see, these are the BEST things to do in Cusco in Peru.

bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-cusco-peru/

Travel To Blank
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Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on practical planning, walking guides, sustainable tourism, and inclusive travel. Their two-day Cusco guide is helpful for a compact visit, covering things to do, what to see, and where to sleep.

The Best Things To Do in Cusco in 2 Days + Where To Sleep in Cusco

The city of Cusco, nestled high in the Peruvian Andes, was once the capital of the Inca Empire, and is known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture, cathedrals and museums. If you plan

traveltoblank.com/walking-exploration-cusco-peru-just-8km/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Cusco budget guide offers practical value-focused advice, including free or lower-cost attractions and student-discount tips.

Tips For Traveling Cusco, Peru, On A Budget • Jessie on a Journey | Solo Female Travel Blog

While Peru travel generally isn’t expensive, I was surprised when in Cusco to see how many backpackers didn’t take advantage of free and budget-friendly tips and attractions. To help you make your trip to Cusco as inexpensive as possible, here are some tips. If You’re A Student, Get An ISIC Card In Peru, it’s rare…

jessieonajourney.com/tips-for-traveling-cusco-peru-on-a-budget/

That Backpacker
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That Backpacker is Audrey Bergner's travel site, with practical destination guides, itineraries, food travel, and budget tips. Her trips-from-Cusco guide is a strong resource for nearby exploration, treating Machu Picchu as one option among several worthwhile destinations.

10 Trips from Cusco to Add to Your Peru Travel Bucket List!

Here's a list of trips from Cusco because while Machu Picchu may be the most popular trip, it's not the only destination worth visiting!

thatbackpacker.com/trips-from-cusco/

Tales of a Backpacker
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Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog by Claire Sturzaker. Her Cusco day-trips guide gives budget-minded travelers 11 useful ideas for exploring the Sacred Valley beyond Machu Picchu.

11 Incredible Day Trips from Cusco Peru

This comprehensive list of the best day trips from Cusco Peru will help you plan your time in the Sacred Valley to explore way more than just Machu Picchu!

talesofabackpacker.com/day-trips-from-cusco-peru/

Atlas & Boots
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Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog covering hiking, trekking, wildlife, mountains, gear, and adventure destinations. Their 21 dos and don'ts for visiting Cusco make a practical pre-arrival checklist for travelers preparing for the city and surrounding adventures.

Visiting Cusco, Peru: 21 dos and don’ts | Atlas & Boots

Peru's Incan gem is testament to the fact that tourism need not destroy a town’s charm and soul. Here’s what to know before visiting Cusco.

atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/visiting-cusco-peru/

My Adventures Across The World
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My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, with destination guides and direct practical travel advice. Her Cusco Boleto Turistico guide is helpful for deciding whether the pass is worth buying and which option best fits a trip.

Cusco Boleto Turistico: 3 Best Things To Know

Is Cusco Boleto Turistico worth it? Read this post to find out everything you need to know about the Boleto Turistico Cusco and decide which one to get.

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/cusco-boleto-turistico/

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