On any visit to Cusco, you will without a doubt spend some time in the beautiful and spectacular main square known as the Cusco's Plaza de Armas.

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CUSCO’S PLAZA DE ARMAS: A
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CUSCO’S PLAZA DE ARMAS: A PLACE OF
GATHERING

4. On any visit to Cusco, you will without a doubt spend some time in the main
square known as the Cusco´s Plaza de Armas. This square is the heart and soul
of the city and in Inca Times was used for great occasions. The city has a
spectacular mountain backdrop that contrasts with the Spanish architecture and
the Inca history.
Everyone seems to gather on the Plaza de Armas from locals to tourists the
square is always full. The plaza is full of lovely colonial buildings with balconies
that you can sit and enjoy the day.
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Restaurants feature and you
will never be short of a place to
eat.

5. The plaza has lovely manicured gardens with cut grass and flowers. In the
center of the plaza is a fountain with a statue of the Inca King Pachacutec that
resides over the square. The architecture and geography of Cusco is unlike any
other. Cusco features all the modern conveniences of a modern city but is layer
upon layer of history with Inca foundations and Spanish churches all over the
city.
In Inca times, the plaza was bigger
but when Spanish conquered the city,
they began building streets and
buildings making the square half the
size.
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6. Cusco is one of the only plaza´s in South America that features not only one
church but two. Before the churches were built, the Spanish dismantled the
Inca temples and used the same stones for their churches. Today you can see
the two churches that are built on Inca foundations and out of Inca stones. A
point of interest is that one of the paintings in the Cathedral painted by a
Quechua artist by the name of Marcos Zapata of the last supper features
guinea pig.
Take the time to seek it out on your
visit.
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7. The history of the Plaza de Armas in Cusco has always been one of a place of
meeting. Throughout the years, the square has seen many events including the
Spanish conquest as well as the execution of Tupac Amaru II who had led the
uprising against the Spanish in the 1700s. Today the plaza is a melting pot for
Peruvians and for tourists from all over the planet. This mix has led to the variety
of foods that are available on and around the plaza.
You will find traditional Peruvian dishes
and international food as well as your
favorite fast foods.
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8. Cusco Peru Travel has much to offer the international tourist with many fabulous
ancient sites to visit in and around Cusco. Take a city tour of Cusco and see the
important churches in the city and hear the history. Also on a city tour, you will
visit the ancient Inca ruins just outside Cusco. Spend some time exploring the
city on your own; there are many museums that will give you a good history of
the city.
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See how the locals live and visit
the local markets and may be buy
a souvenir or two.

9. Around Cusco´s Plaza de Armas, you will find many luxury hotels in Cusco. The
range of luxury hotels on offer will both amaze and delight the luxury traveler.
The Belmond Monestario and the Belmond Nazarenas are two hotels in
Cusco that have all the luxury inclusions. Both are housed in Spanish Colonial
mansions and each has a unique history. If you are feeling the effects of the
altitude you can have oxygen pumped into your room.
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There are many other luxury hotels
around the plaza. Most are housed
in ancient hotels and beautifully
renovated and retain their colonial
pasts. Some have impressive art
collections, which are available to
admire. All of the hotels have fine
dining restaurants for you to try the
local cuisine. If you like beautiful
hotels then Cusco is the place you
should visit.

10. While visiting the lake you will have to visit the famous Uros Islands, why these
Islands are famous you may ask these islands are made completely out of reeds
grown locally around the lake. The Uros people live and work on the lake and
you are able to visit and see their fascinating way of life. This is something that
you will not experience anywhere else so take the time to visit the Uros Islands.
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There are many other luxury hotels around the plaza. Most are housed in ancient
hotels and beautifully renovated and retain their colonial pasts. Some have
impressive art collections, which are available to admire. All of the hotels have
fine dining restaurants for you to try the local cuisine. If you like beautiful hotels
then Cusco is the place you should visit.

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