Cusco

Situated in southeastern Peru, the ancient city of Cusco was once the political and geographical center of the Inca Empire, which spanned most of South America. This enchanting city balances age-old Peruvian traditions with Spanish colonial elegance and offers peaceful courtyards, centuries-old passageways, lively European-style squares, open-space temples and sacred hillside sanctuaries for visitors to explore. Festive and busy, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is also known for its intricate silver jewellery, colourful handcrafted alpaca products, and vibrant nightlife.