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The Cultural Playlist: Cusco
The Cultural Playlist, Travel Destinations, Cultural Experiences, Food & Drink, Trip Planning & Tips, South America Ariel Runyon The Cultural Playlist, Travel Destinations, Cultural Experiences, Food & Drink, Trip Planning & Tips, South America Ariel Runyon

The Cultural Playlist: Cusco

¡Sumaqllapa! Today we’re hitting new highs and heading 11,000 feet above sea level to the ancient capital of the Inca Empire: Cusco, Peru. Set high in the Andes, Cusco’s cobblestone streets will lead you past ancient Inca walls and centuries-old cathedrals. The air smells of woodsmoke and earth, especially in the mornings when the mountains are still wrapped in clouds.

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Close-up of overlapping green palm leaves
Aerial view of wooden boats lined up on the shore of an orange-colored body of water, with sandy, rocky terrain.
People relaxing on striped beach chairs by a rocky seaside with umbrellas and clear blue ocean under a sunny sky.