🇵🇪 6 Hidden Gems in Cusco – Which Will You Explore?

Perched high in the Andes, the mystical city of Cusco 🏭—a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983—boasts breathtaking Inca ruins and Baroque architecture. While landmarks like Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, and Koricancha (Sun Temple) are must-sees, these off-the-beaten-path spots reveal even deeper layers of its legendary past: 🏛️ 1. Twelve-Angled Stone 🔹 Location: Hatun Rumiyoc Street (500m from Plaza de Armas) This 6-ton diorite masterpiece, seamlessly fitted into an Inca wall with 12 perfect edges, showcases ancient engineering genius. 🛒 2. San Pedro Market Designed by Gustave Eiffel (1925), this labyrinthine market brims with colorful textiles, local crafts, and dirt-cheap souvenirs. Hunt for hidden treasures! 🎨 3. San Blas Neighborhood Cusco’s Bohemian heart, where Andean and European styles collide. Wander cobbled streets past art galleries, chic cafés, and pisco bars. 🍸 🌄 Beyond the City: Adventure Awaits! ⛰️ 4. Ausangate Mountain Hike this sacred Inca "Apu" (deity mountain)—less crowded than the Inca Trail, with rainbow-colored lakes and grazing alpacas. 🚣 5. Urubamba River Raft the "Sacred River" that winds through the Andes, past Machu Picchu, and into the jungle. Class III-IV rapids await! 🏞️ 6. Humantay Lake April–October: Trek 2 hours from Soraypampa to this turquoise glacial lake, framed by snow peaks. A photographer’s dream! #CuscoHiddenGems #PeruAdventures #IncaTrails #TravelOffTheBeatenPath