Cusco

Taxi from CUZ to Plaza de Armas area(15 minutes)

Official airport taxis ~S/15-20 (~$4-5 USD). Pre-arranged hotel transfers also available. The airport is only 6 km from the center

Check-in and coca tea at hotel(2 hours)

Most hotels serve free mate de coca upon arrival. Drink several cups. Rest with your head elevated. Avoid heavy meals and alcohol today

Gentle walk around Plaza de Armas(1 hour)

The magnificent colonial square flanked by the Cathedral and Iglesia de la Compañía. Walk slowly — you'll feel the altitude on any incline. Free to explore

Light dinner near the plaza(1 hour)

Try quinoa soup and a light meal at Morena Peruvian Kitchen on Calle Plateros. Soups ~S/15-25. Avoid rich foods on night one

San Pedro Market(1.5 hours)

Cusco's central market since 1925. Try fresh juice (~S/5), chicharrón sandwiches (~S/8), and ceviche (~S/10). Buy coca leaves for altitude. Open Mon-Sat 6AM-6PM. 5 minutes from the plaza

Cusco Cathedral(1 hour)

Included in Boleto Turístico or ~S/25 separately. Built on the Inca palace of Viracocha. Note the Last Supper painting with cuy (guinea pig) as the main dish

Walk the Inca stone walls of Hatun Rumiyuq(30 minutes)

The famous 12-angle stone (Piedra de los 12 Ángulos) is fitted perfectly without mortar on Calle Hatun Rumiyuq. Free to view

Lunch at Jack's Café in San Blas(1 hour)

Hearty international food with huge portions. Burgers and salads from S/25-40. A traveler institution

Explore San Blas artisan quarter(1.5 hours)

Steep, narrow lanes above the plaza with galleries, ceramics workshops, and craft shops. The San Blas Church pulpit is the finest carved woodwork in the Americas. Free to wander

Colectivo to Pisac(1 hour)

Shared vans from Calle Puputi near Cusco center, ~S/10. The winding descent into the Sacred Valley has spectacular views

Pisac ruins and market(2.5 hours)

Ruins are included in Boleto Turístico (~S/130 for 16 sites over 10 days). Terraced Inca fortress on the mountainside. The Sunday market below is the region's best for textiles and ceramics

Lunch at Ulrike's Café in Pisac(1 hour)

German-Peruvian café on the main square. Excellent trout and homemade bread. Mains ~S/25-40

Colectivo to Ollantaytambo(45 minutes)

~S/5-10. Through the Sacred Valley alongside the Urubamba River

Ollantaytambo fortress ruins(1.5 hours)

Included in Boleto Turístico. Massive Inca fortress with 6 monolithic stones at the top. The Sun Temple terrace views are stunning. This is also the train station for Machu Picchu

Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes(1.5 hours)

PeruRail or Inca Rail, ~$60-90 USD round trip. Book well ahead in peak season. The Expedition class has panoramic windows. Depart by 7AM

Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu(25 minutes)

~$24 USD round trip. Buses run constantly from 5:30AM. Or walk up the steep road (1.5 hours)

Explore Machu Picchu(4 hours)

Entry ~S/152 (~$40 USD) for foreigners. Book at machupicchu.gob.pe — limited to ~4,000 visitors/day in timed circuits. Hire a guide at the entrance (~S/80-100 per group). The Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana stone, and agricultural terraces are essential

Lunch in Aguas Calientes(1 hour)

Indio Feliz on Calle Lloque Yupanqui has the town's best meal — French-Peruvian set lunch ~S/45 including pisco sour. Book ahead

Return train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco(1.5-3 hours)

Evening trains back. The Vistadome class has live music and fashion shows on board

Walk or taxi to Sacsayhuamán(30 minutes)

25 minutes uphill from Plaza de Armas (take it slow at this altitude) or taxi ~S/10. Included in Boleto Turístico. Open 7AM-5:30PM

Explore Sacsayhuamán(1.5 hours)

Massive zigzag stone walls fitted without mortar. Stones up to 200 tons. The grassy esplanade hosts Inti Raymi festival in June

Qenqo and Tambomachay(1.5 hours)

Two smaller Inca sites nearby, included in Boleto Turístico. Qenqo is a carved rock shrine with underground chambers. Tambomachay is an Inca ceremonial bath with still-flowing water

Lunch at The Meeting Place in San Blas(1 hour)

Australian-Peruvian café. Great coffee, banana bread, and Peruvian-inspired brunch. Mains ~S/20-35

Free afternoon to shop and wander(2 hours)

Browse alpaca wool shops on Calle Hatun Rumiyuq and Calle Triunfo. Quality varies — look for baby alpaca (softest grade)

Tour or taxi to Moray and Maras(1 hour)

Combined half-day tour from Cusco ~S/60-100 per person. Or taxi to Chinchero and colectivo onward

Moray Inca terraces(1 hour)

Circular concentric terraces used as an agricultural laboratory. Each level creates a different microclimate. Included in Boleto Turístico. Stunning geometry

Maras salt mines (Salineras)(1 hour)

3,000+ salt evaporation ponds cascading down a hillside, in use since pre-Inca times. Entry ~S/10. Buy Maras pink salt as a souvenir. Best light for photos in afternoon

Dinner at Chicha in Cusco(1.5 hours)

Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant. Elevated Andean cuisine — try the cuy (guinea pig) if you're adventurous, or the lamb in huacatay sauce. Mains ~S/50-80. Book ahead

Early morning at San Pedro Market(1 hour)

One last round of fresh juice and chicharrón. Buy Peruvian coffee, chocolate, and coca tea to take home

Walk through the plaza one final time(30 minutes)

The Cathedral and surrounding Inca-colonial architecture in morning light

Last shopping on Calle Triunfo(1 hour)

Alpaca scarves, hand-painted ceramics, and Maras salt. Bargain at smaller shops, not the tourist stores on the plaza

Taxi to CUZ airport(15 minutes)

~S/15-20. Allow 2 hours before your flight. The airport has limited food options — eat before you go

Taxi to Plaza de Armas area(15 minutes)

Airport taxis ~S/15-20

Check-in, coca tea, and rest(3 hours)

Hotels serve free mate de coca. Drink lots of water. Keep head elevated if resting

Gentle walk around Plaza de Armas(1 hour)

Cathedral and Iglesia de la Compañía frame the square. Walk slowly

Light dinner at Morena Peruvian Kitchen(1 hour)

Quinoa soup and light plates. Soups ~S/15-25. Skip alcohol today

San Pedro Market(1.5 hours)

Fresh juice ~S/5, chicharrón ~S/8, ceviche ~S/10. Buy coca leaves. Open Mon-Sat 6AM-6PM

Cusco Cathedral(1 hour)

Boleto Turístico or ~S/25. Last Supper painting with cuy

Hatun Rumiyuq stone walls(30 minutes)

12-angle stone fitted without mortar. Free

Lunch at Jack's Café(1 hour)

Hearty portions. Burgers and salads S/25-40

San Blas artisan quarter(1.5 hours)

Galleries, workshops, and the finest carved pulpit in the Americas

Walk or taxi to Sacsayhuamán(30 minutes)

25 min uphill walk or taxi ~S/10. Boleto Turístico

Explore Sacsayhuamán(1.5 hours)

200-ton stones fitted without mortar in zigzag walls

Qenqo and Tambomachay(1.5 hours)

Carved rock shrine and Inca ceremonial baths. Both in Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Meeting Place in San Blas(1 hour)

Australian-Peruvian café. Great coffee. Mains ~S/20-35

Afternoon shopping(1.5 hours)

Alpaca wool on Calle Hatun Rumiyuq. Look for baby alpaca grade

Colectivo to Pisac(1 hour)

From Calle Puputi, ~S/10. Stunning valley descent

Pisac ruins and market(2.5 hours)

Terraced fortress and Sunday market for textiles. Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Ulrike's Café(1 hour)

German-Peruvian café. Trout and homemade bread. Mains ~S/25-40

Colectivo to Ollantaytambo(45 minutes)

~S/5-10 along the Urubamba River

Ollantaytambo fortress(1.5 hours)

Massive Inca fortress with 6 monolithic stones. Boleto Turístico. Train station for Machu Picchu

Train to Aguas Calientes(1.5 hours)

PeruRail or Inca Rail ~$60-90 USD round trip. Book ahead. Depart 7AM

Bus to Machu Picchu(25 minutes)

~$24 USD round trip. From 5:30AM. Or 1.5-hour walk up

Explore Machu Picchu(4 hours)

Entry ~S/152. Book at machupicchu.gob.pe. Guide ~S/80-100. Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, agricultural terraces

Lunch at Indio Feliz(1 hour)

French-Peruvian set lunch ~S/45 including pisco sour. Best meal in Aguas Calientes

Tour or taxi to Moray and Maras(1 hour)

Combined tour ~S/60-100 per person

Moray terraces(1 hour)

Circular concentric terraces creating different microclimates. Boleto Turístico

Maras salt mines(1 hour)

3,000+ evaporation ponds cascading down a hillside. ~S/10 entry. Buy Maras pink salt

Lunch at Mil Centro (near Moray)(2 hours)

Virgilio Martínez's altitude restaurant at 3,568m. 8-course tasting menu of Andean ingredients ~$80 USD. Book weeks ahead. An extraordinary dining experience

Museo de Arte Precolombino (MAP)(1.5 hours)

Pre-Columbian art spanning 3,000 years in a colonial mansion. Entry ~S/20. The gold room is dazzling

Coffee at Café Daria on Plazoleta San Blas(45 minutes)

Single-origin Peruvian coffee in a cozy second-floor café with balcony views. Espresso ~S/8

Peruvian cooking class(3 hours)

Cusco Culinary runs classes from ~$35 USD. Visit San Pedro Market for ingredients, then cook ceviche, lomo saltado, and causa. Eat everything you make

Dinner at Chicha(1.5 hours)

Gastón Acurio's Cusco spot. Cuy or lamb in huacatay sauce. Mains ~S/50-80

Tour departs Cusco at 3AM(3 hours)

Tours ~S/80-150 (~$20-40 USD). Pick-up from your hotel. The 3-hour drive to the trailhead passes through remote Andean communities

Hike to Rainbow Mountain summit(4 hours)

2-hour hike each way from the drop-off. Altitude 5,200m — go extremely slowly. Coca leaves and Sorojchi pills help. The multicolored striations are surreal when clouds clear

Lunch at the trailhead(30 minutes)

Most tours include a basic lunch. Local women sell hot coca tea and snacks at the trailhead ~S/5

Return to Cusco and rest(3.5 hours)

You'll be exhausted. Early dinner and sleep

Colectivo to Chinchero(45 minutes)

From Calle Pavitos in Cusco, ~S/5. The town sits at 3,760m with views of the Vilcanota Range

Chinchero weaving demonstration(1.5 hours)

Local women demonstrate traditional Andean textile techniques — washing wool with saponin roots, dyeing with cochineal and plants. Free at community workshops. Buy directly from weavers

Chinchero archaeological site and church(1 hour)

Inca terraces and walls beneath a colonial church with stunning interior frescoes. Included in Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Cicciolina on Calle Triunfo(1.5 hours)

Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion in a colonial building. The tapas bar on the second floor is more casual. Mains ~S/40-65

Free evening(2 hours)

Wander the plaza at night — the illuminated Cathedral is beautiful. Try a pisco sour at Museo del Pisco

Tour departs Cusco at 4AM(4 hours)

Tours ~S/80-120 per person. 4-hour drive through the Apurímac valley to the trailhead at Soraypampa

Hike to Lake Humantay(3 hours)

1.5 hours up, 1 hour down. The turquoise glacial lake below Humantay peak is otherworldly. Altitude 4,200m — demanding but shorter than Rainbow Mountain

Return to Cusco(4 hours)

Lunch usually included at the trailhead. Arrive back in Cusco late afternoon

Dinner at Limo Cocina Peruana(1.5 hours)

Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) fusion overlooking Plaza de Armas. Their ceviches and tiraditos are exceptional. Mains ~S/45-70

Colectivo or tour to Tipón(45 minutes)

30 km south of Cusco. Colectivos from Av. de la Cultura ~S/5. Included in Boleto Turístico

Tipón Inca water temple(1.5 hours)

Incredibly engineered Inca terraces with working water channels and fountains. Much less crowded than the northern Sacred Valley sites

Lunch of cuy in Tipón town(1 hour)

Tipón is the cuy (guinea pig) capital of Peru. Roadside restaurants roast whole cuy over wood fire ~S/40-60. If you've been curious, this is the place

Pikillacta pre-Inca ruins(1 hour)

A Wari Empire city (600-1100 AD) predating the Incas. Boleto Turístico. Massive stone walls in a grid pattern. Almost no other tourists

Museo Inka(1 hour)

In the Admiral's Palace on the plaza. Comprehensive Inca artifacts including mummies, textiles, and keros (ceremonial cups). Entry ~S/10

Brunch at Café Daria(1 hour)

Single-origin coffee and homemade cakes on the San Blas square balcony

Browse chocolate shops on Calle Plateros(1 hour)

ChocoMuseo offers free tastings and chocolate-making workshops (~S/80 for 2-hour class). Cusqueño chocolate is made from Peruvian cacao

Pisco tasting at Museo del Pisco(1.5 hours)

On Calle Santa Catalina near the plaza. Flights of pisco and classic cocktails. Flight ~S/45. Their pisco sours are the city's best

Dinner and drinks at Limbus Restobar(2 hours)

Rooftop bar in San Blas with fire pits and stunning night views over Cusco. Craft cocktails ~S/25. Live music some nights

Train to Aguas Calientes(1.5 hours)

If doing Machu Picchu again, book Huayna Picchu circuit — the steep peak behind the citadel with vertiginous views. Additional ~S/200. Limited to 200 climbers/day

Huayna Picchu or second Machu Picchu circuit(4 hours)

The Huayna Picchu hike takes ~2 hours round trip with near-vertical stairs. Not for those with vertigo. The views down into the citadel are unmatched

Aguas Calientes hot springs(1.5 hours)

Natural hot springs at the top of town. Entry ~S/20. Basic but relaxing after a morning of climbing. Open 5AM-8PM

Return train to Cusco(3 hours)

The evening Vistadome train serves snacks and has a fashion show featuring alpaca clothing

Final San Pedro Market visit(1 hour)

Last fresh juice and chicharrón. Buy Peruvian coffee, chocolate, and coca tea to take home

Walk through Plaza de Armas(30 minutes)

Morning light on the Cathedral and Inca foundations

Last shopping on Calle Triunfo(1 hour)

Alpaca scarves, ceramics, Maras salt. Bargain firmly at smaller shops

Taxi to CUZ airport(15 minutes)

~S/15-20. Allow 2 hours. Limited airport food — eat before you go

Taxi to Plaza de Armas area(15 minutes)

Airport taxis ~S/15-20

Check-in, coca tea, and rest(3 hours)

Hotels serve free mate de coca. Drink lots of water

Gentle walk around Plaza de Armas(1 hour)

Cathedral and Iglesia de la Compañía frame the square. Walk slowly

Light dinner at Morena Peruvian Kitchen(1 hour)

Quinoa soup and light plates. Skip alcohol today

San Pedro Market(1.5 hours)

Fresh juice ~S/5, chicharrón ~S/8. Buy coca leaves

Cusco Cathedral(1 hour)

Boleto Turístico or ~S/25. Last Supper painting with cuy

Hatun Rumiyuq stone walls(30 minutes)

12-angle stone fitted without mortar. Free

Lunch at Jack's Café(1 hour)

Hearty portions. S/25-40

San Blas artisan quarter(1.5 hours)

Galleries, workshops, and the finest carved pulpit in the Americas

Walk or taxi to Sacsayhuamán(30 minutes)

25 min uphill walk or taxi ~S/10. Boleto Turístico

Explore Sacsayhuamán(1.5 hours)

200-ton stones fitted without mortar in zigzag walls

Qenqo and Tambomachay(1.5 hours)

Carved rock shrine and Inca ceremonial baths. Both in Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Meeting Place in San Blas(1 hour)

Australian-Peruvian café. Great coffee. Mains ~S/20-35

Afternoon shopping(1.5 hours)

Alpaca wool on Calle Hatun Rumiyuq. Look for baby alpaca grade

Colectivo to Pisac(1 hour)

From Calle Puputi, ~S/10

Pisac ruins and market(2.5 hours)

Terraced fortress and Sunday market. Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Ulrike's Café(1 hour)

German-Peruvian café. Trout and homemade bread. ~S/25-40

Colectivo to Ollantaytambo(45 minutes)

~S/5-10 along the Urubamba River

Ollantaytambo fortress(1.5 hours)

Massive Inca fortress with 6 monolithic stones. Boleto Turístico

Train to Aguas Calientes(1.5 hours)

PeruRail or Inca Rail ~$60-90 USD round trip. Book ahead

Bus to Machu Picchu(25 minutes)

~$24 USD round trip

Explore Machu Picchu(4 hours)

Entry ~S/152. Guide ~S/80-100. Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana

Lunch at Indio Feliz(1 hour)

French-Peruvian set lunch ~S/45 including pisco sour

Tour or taxi to Moray and Maras(1 hour)

Combined tour ~S/60-100 per person

Moray terraces(1 hour)

Circular concentric terraces creating different microclimates. Boleto Turístico

Maras salt mines(1 hour)

3,000+ evaporation ponds. ~S/10 entry. Buy Maras pink salt

Lunch at Mil Centro (near Moray)(2 hours)

Virgilio Martínez's altitude restaurant at 3,568m. 8-course tasting menu ~$80 USD. Book weeks ahead

Museo de Arte Precolombino (MAP)(1.5 hours)

Pre-Columbian art spanning 3,000 years. Entry ~S/20

Coffee at Café Daria on Plazoleta San Blas(45 minutes)

Single-origin Peruvian coffee. Espresso ~S/8

Peruvian cooking class(3 hours)

Cusco Culinary ~$35 USD. Make ceviche, lomo saltado, and causa

Dinner at Chicha(1.5 hours)

Gastón Acurio's Cusco spot. Cuy or lamb. Mains ~S/50-80

Tour departs Cusco at 3AM(3 hours)

Tours ~S/80-150. 3-hour drive to the trailhead

Hike to Rainbow Mountain summit(4 hours)

2-hour hike each way. Altitude 5,200m — go extremely slowly

Lunch at the trailhead(30 minutes)

Most tours include basic lunch. Coca tea ~S/5

Colectivo to Chinchero(45 minutes)

~S/5. Town sits at 3,760m

Chinchero weaving demonstration(1.5 hours)

Traditional techniques — washing wool with saponin, dyeing with cochineal. Free at community workshops

Chinchero archaeological site and church(1 hour)

Inca terraces beneath colonial church with frescoes. Boleto Turístico

Lunch at Cicciolina(1.5 hours)

Mediterranean-Peruvian fusion. Tapas bar upstairs. Mains ~S/40-65

Free evening(2 hours)

Pisco sour at Museo del Pisco

Tour departs Cusco at 4AM(4 hours)

Tours ~S/80-120. 4-hour drive to Soraypampa

Hike to Lake Humantay(3 hours)

1.5 hours up, 1 hour down. Turquoise glacial lake. Altitude 4,200m

Return to Cusco(4 hours)

Lunch usually included at the trailhead

Dinner at Limo Cocina Peruana(1.5 hours)

Nikkei fusion overlooking Plaza de Armas. Mains ~S/45-70

Colectivo to Tipón(45 minutes)

30 km south. Boleto Turístico

Tipón Inca water temple(1.5 hours)

Engineered terraces with working water channels. Much less crowded

Lunch of cuy in Tipón town(1 hour)

Tipón is the cuy capital. Roadside restaurants roast whole cuy ~S/40-60

Pikillacta pre-Inca ruins(1 hour)

Wari Empire city (600-1100 AD). Boleto Turístico. Almost no tourists

Museo Inka(1 hour)

Comprehensive Inca artifacts including mummies. Entry ~S/10

Brunch at Café Daria(1 hour)

Single-origin coffee and homemade cakes

Browse chocolate shops on Calle Plateros(1 hour)

ChocoMuseo offers free tastings and workshops (~S/80 for 2-hour class)

Pisco tasting at Museo del Pisco(1.5 hours)

Flights and classic cocktails. Flight ~S/45

Dinner and drinks at Limbus Restobar(2 hours)

Rooftop bar in San Blas with fire pits and night views. Cocktails ~S/25

Train to Aguas Calientes(1.5 hours)

Book Huayna Picchu circuit — additional ~S/200. Limited to 200/day

Huayna Picchu hike(3 hours)

Near-vertical stairs. 2 hours round trip. Views down into the citadel are unmatched

Second Machu Picchu circuit at leisure(2 hours)

With fewer time constraints and your second visit, details emerge you missed the first time

Aguas Calientes hot springs(1.5 hours)

Entry ~S/20. Basic but relaxing after climbing

Return train to Cusco(3 hours)

Evening Vistadome train with alpaca clothing fashion show

Tourist bus Cusco to Puno(7 hours)

Inka Express or Turismo Mer run tourist buses (~$50 USD) with stops at La Raya pass (4,335m), Raqchi temple, and Andahuaylillas church ('Sistine Chapel of the Americas'). Lunch included. Much better than the direct bus

Check-in at Puno hotel(1 hour)

Stay near the waterfront. Hotel Libertador or Casa Andina Premium have lake views. From ~$60 USD/night

Walk Puno's Plaza de Armas(1 hour)

The Cathedral and the pedestrianised Calle Lima with shops, cafés, and street food. Smaller and quieter than Cusco

Dinner at Mojsa Restaurant(1 hour)

Overlooking the plaza. Alpaca steak and quinoa dishes. Mains ~S/30-55

Boat to Uros Floating Islands(1 hour)

Tours from Puno port ~S/40-80 per person. The islands are made entirely of totora reeds — built, maintained, and expanded by the Uros people. Walk carefully — the ground is springy

Visit a Uros family's island(1 hour)

Learn how the islands are constructed, see traditional reed boats, and understand daily life on the lake. Handicraft purchases directly support the community

Boat to Taquile Island(2 hours)

The men of Taquile are master knitters — their textile art is UNESCO-recognised. The island has no cars or dogs. Climb the 567 steps from the dock to the village

Lunch on Taquile(1 hour)

Simple but fresh — lake trout with potatoes and salad. ~S/20-30. Eat at a community restaurant with lake views stretching to Bolivia

Dinner at La Casona in Puno(1 hour)

Peruvian-Andean cuisine in a colonial building. Mains ~S/25-45

Morning walk to Puno waterfront(1 hour)

The Lake Titicaca shoreline at sunrise is serene. Watch the reed boats and the play of light on the water

Bus or flight back to Cusco(6 hours)

Tourist bus return ~$30-40 USD (different stops than the way there). Or fly via Juliaca airport to Cusco (1 hour, ~$80 USD)

Late lunch in Cusco(1 hour)

Return to a favourite spot — San Pedro Market for juice and chicharrón, or Jack's Café

Free evening and rest(3 hours)

After three full days of travel, rest at your hotel. You've earned it

Walk the less-visited streets of Cusco(2 hours)

Beyond San Blas, explore the San Cristóbal neighbourhood uphill for panoramic views. The San Cristóbal church terrace overlooks the entire city. Free

Lunch at Organika in San Blas(1 hour)

Organic café with excellent salads and fresh juices. Mains ~S/20-35. A welcome change from heavy Andean food

Afternoon at leisure(3 hours)

Visit Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun, ~S/15) if you haven't, or browse the textile shops for a final alpaca purchase

Colectivo to Ollantaytambo(1.5 hours)

~S/10. The drive through the Sacred Valley never gets old

Revisit the fortress in afternoon light(1 hour)

If you rushed through on Day 4, the afternoon light on the terraces is different and beautiful. Or skip and explore the town

Walk the living Inca streets(1.5 hours)

Ollantaytambo's streets follow the original Inca grid plan. Water channels still run through them. The Inca granaries (Pinkuylluna) on the opposite hill are visible from town — hike up for free sunset views

Dinner at Hearts Café(1.5 hours)

Social enterprise café funding local education. Wood-fired pizza and Peruvian dishes. Mains ~S/25-40. The courtyard with mountain views is lovely

Stargazing(1 hour)

The Sacred Valley has minimal light pollution. The southern sky from Ollantaytambo shows constellations invisible from the northern hemisphere

Morning walk through Ollantaytambo(1.5 hours)

The town is quieter in the morning after the day-trippers leave. Visit the market for fresh bread and juice

Final shopping on Calle Triunfo and San Blas(2 hours)

Alpaca scarves (look for baby alpaca grade), Maras salt, Peruvian coffee, chocolate. Bargain firmly at smaller shops

Farewell dinner at MAP Café(2 hours)

Inside the Pre-Columbian Art Museum courtyard. Refined Peruvian cuisine in a glass-walled restaurant surrounded by colonial architecture. Tasting menu ~S/180. A grand farewell to Cusco

Final San Pedro Market visit(1 hour)

Last fresh juice and chicharrón. Buy coca tea to take home

Walk through Plaza de Armas(30 minutes)

Morning light on the Cathedral and Inca foundations

Museo Larco (if time allows) or free time(2 hours)

Browse the Coricancha museum one final time, or simply sit in the plaza and people-watch

Farewell pisco sour at Museo del Pisco(1 hour)

One last perfect pisco sour overlooking the plaza

Final dinner at Pachapapa in San Blas(1.5 hours)

Outdoor courtyard restaurant. Traditional cuy, alpaca anticuchos, and corn beer (chicha). Mains ~S/40-65. Under the stars in San Blas — the perfect ending

Morning walk through Plaza de Armas(30 minutes)

Morning light on the Cathedral. One last look at this extraordinary city

Breakfast at Jack's Café(1 hour)

Hearty final breakfast. S/25-40

Taxi to CUZ airport(15 minutes)

~S/15-20. Allow 2 hours. Limited airport food — eat before you go