Cusco Travel Notes

Accommodation

• Hostel Name: Piriwana Hostel, Cusco
  • Dates: April 25 - April 29
  • Cost: $19 per person per night
  • Description: Located in the heart of Cusco, aimed at showcasing Peruvian culture for immersive experiences.

Day 1 Highlights

• Activities:
  • Purchase high-quality souvenirs.
  • Visit Awanacancha, a South American camelid park.
  • Note: General admission to the park is free.

Dining Experience at Ofrenda Peruvian Healthy Food

• Address: Calle Plateros 359, Centro Historico, Cusco 08001, Peru
• Cuisine: Peruvian, Fusion
• Rating: 5.0/5 on Tripadvisor, Ranked #1 of 1,003 restaurants in Cusco.
• Specialties on Menu:
  • Trout from Langur Lake: Priced at S/. 57.00
  • Guinea Pig: Featured dish
  • Sweet Potato Cannelloni: S/. 42.00
  • Signature Cocktails: Offered (e.g., Passion Fruit cocktail).

Day 2 Excursions

• Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun):
  • One of the most important and sacred temples of the Inca Empire. A must-visit for tourists passing through Cusco.
• Museo de Arte Precolombino:
  • Dedicated to the exhibition of archaeological artifacts and pre-Columbian artwork from all regions of pre-Columbian Peru.

Culinary Recommendations in Cusco

• Morena Peruvian Kitchen:
  • Must-try: Croquetas de Choclo Con Queso.
• Pachapapa:
  • Must-try: Causa de Pollo and empanadas.
  • Description: Causa de Pollo includes a puree of yellow potatoes filled with chicken and avocado.

Adventure at Machu Picchu

• Cost: AUD $376.35
• Activities Included:
  • Combination of cycling, rafting, zip-lining, and hiking.
  • Explore Inca ruins, lush coffee and coca plantations, fruit orchards, and relax in the rejuvenating hot springs of Colcamayo.

Total Expenditures

• Accommodation in Cusco: AUD $76
• Activities in Cusco: Estimated AUD $30
• Machu Picchu Costs: AUD $752
• Food: AUD $50
• Grand Total: AUD $908