The main plaza of Cusco is protected by an encirclement of Spanish cathedrals and churches. The bells go off at 5am sharp every morning and clang for half an hour, until everyone in the city has thought enough swear words that they have to drag themselves to church to repent of. I loved the narrow cobbled streets that spider out in an intricate maze that only locals could know. We had fun shopping around and getting ripped off and laughing at the strange ways of a new culture. There’s plenty to enjoy in this city for several days–which we had the pleasure of enjoying since our plane got grounded from the cloudy weather. Be aware that flights are often delayed in Cusco since it’s so high in the Andes!
Tip: I couldn’t go inside this building because I had shorts on.
Visiting Cusco with Kids
Tip: Cusco has long, narrow, cobbled streets that offer endless exploration for kids. You could easily spend a whole day at the little markets and wandering by the old Spanish churches. We actually ended up eating at the KFC in town, so there’s recognizable food right next to the traditional alpaca meat we had the next day.
Walkabout 