Cusco – The Sacred City and its surroundings – Okidoki Travel Peru:
Located in the southeastern region of the Andes, the city of Cusco is the main tourist destination of Peru and one of the most important in America. Called by the Incas’ house and dwelling of gods, Cusco became the capital of one of the greatest pre-Columbian empires: the Tahuantinsuyo. Its name in Quechua, Qosqo, means ‘navel of the world’, because it left a vast network of roads linking practically all South America, from southern Colombia to northern Argentina. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
But Cusco is also a mestizo and colonial city, with splendid temples and mansions that rise on rocky bases and with a rich gastronomy composed of dishes that combine magically the Andean products, such as corn, Potatoes and chili, with the pork and mutton introduced by the Spaniards. Cusco is land of great landscapes, rich history and fascinating geography, is without a doubt, a city that every traveler longs to know. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
Legend and History of Cusco – Okidoki Travel Peru:
Although the valley of the Huatanay River, on which the city of Cusco rises, was inhabited many centuries before the arrival of the Incas, it is only during its dominion (1438-1532 AD) that the region reaches its maximum apogee as a center Administrative, religious and military aspects of pre-Hispanic Peru. Its origin as city is lost in the myths and legends of formation of the Inca Empire. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
One of the most popular, disseminated from the chronicles of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, tells the story of a mythical couple -Mac Capac and Mama Ocllo- that emerged from the waters of Lake Titicaca to found Cusco and teach To his people to cultivate the land. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
The city was divided into two sectors: one high or Hanan and one low or Hurin, in correspondence with the geographical and hierarchical position of its residents. It is also said that his first stroke had the form of a hawk-headed puma. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
With the arrival of the Spaniards, in 1533, many pre-Hispanic constructions were destroyed or served as a base for the new constructions, constructing temples, convents and mansions of baroque and Renaissance style. Since then, Cusco has become one of the most sublime expressions of mestizaje in America. (Salkantay trek to machu picchu – inka jungle trek to machu picchu)
MARAS – MORAY – SALINERAS (DURATION TOUR 5 HOURS FROM 8:20AM TO 2:20PM) This tour starts at 8:20 am meeting point okidoki office (okidoki hostel location) Then take our[...]
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS 1 day tour (DURATION ALL DAY FROM 8:10 AM TO 7:10 PM) DETAILED ITINERARY TOUR: This tour begins in Cusco at 8:10 am where[...]
Super Sacred Valley 1 day tour (DURATION ALL DAY FROM 6:40AM TO 7:10PM) This tourist tour is very beautiful and complete through the sacred valley, that is why the[...]
CUSCO CITY TOUR (DURATION 6 HOURS FROM 1:10 PM TO 6:30 PM) This tour includes the tour inside and outside the city to visit places like: QORICANCHA, SACSEYHUAMAN, QUENKO,[...]