🇵🇪 How to Travel Cusco Like a Pro: Save Money & Hassle!

The ancient capital of the Inca Empire—Cusco—kept me hooked for 10 days! Here’s a hot take: The best budget hack? Skip the pre-planning!🌞💕 Before arriving, we researched tons of tours, thinking we’d book everything in advance. But when a friend joined last-minute, our schedules clashed, and we landed in Cusco with zero plans. Turns out? You don’t need to book ahead! Tour agencies are EVERYWHERE in Cusco’s streets.💕 Online prices (e.g., $80 USD for Rainbow Mountain 🌈) drop to 80 soles locally (or ~110 soles with tickets). Our 5-day Amazon jungle tour 🌳 (incl. tips) cost under $400 USD—way cheaper than the $400-500 USD we saw online. Plus, flexibility is key! Cusco sits at 3,000m+ altitude—many need days to adjust. Most tours start at 4-5 AM—brutal if you’re jet-lagged or altitude-sick. ⚠️ Exception: Machu Picchu! You MUST book that in advance (we learned the hard way and missed it—going back in January! Stay tuned for that guide.) Don’t Miss! My last post featured a 11-dish Peruvian feast for just 140 RMB—insane value! 🍽️ Next up: Our deep Amazon jungle adventure 🌿 (spoiler: We thought we’d hate it… but left heartbroken to go!). A MUST-do in Peru! #DigitalNomad #WorldTravel #PeruTravel #CuscoTravel #LatinAmerica #SacredValleyTour