Cusco First Visit Highlights
Old-town churches and the Qorikancha, a Sacred Valley day trip, and a downhill walk past four northern ruins. Three days to see the best of Cusco.
The first day is a leisurely stroll on the flat streets of the historic center to acclimatize to the altitude. The second day is the most popular Sacred Valley day trip (Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero). The valley is lower, which helps ease altitude sickness. On the third day, take a taxi to Tambomachay, then walk downhill past Puka Pukara and Qenqo to Sacsayhuamán, continue down to San Blas, and fly out in the afternoon. Machu Picchu is not included. Suited to first-time visitors with limited time who plan to return someday.
November to March is the rainy season, with afternoon thunderstorms common. Mountain ruin paths are slippery.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival and Slow Stroll in the Old Town
庫斯科（庫斯科武器廣場、庫斯科大教堂、耶穌會教堂、太陽神殿（科裡坎查））
A taxi from the airport to Plaza de Armas takes about 20 minutes. After that, walk everywhere on flat terrain.
Altitude here is about 3,400 m. Take it easy on the first day, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol.
住宿：武器廣場周邊
第 2 天 · Sacred Valley Day Trip
Join a shared or private day tour leaving in the morning. Go via Pisac to Ollantaytambo, and return from Chinchero in the evening. The full trip takes about 10 hours.
Use the Boleto Turístico for Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. Bring cash.
住宿：武器廣場周邊
第 3 天 · Northern Ruins Downhill Walk and San Blas
庫斯科（坦博馬查伊、普卡普卡拉、肯科遺址、薩克塞瓦曼、聖布拉斯區）
Take a taxi to Tambomachay, then walk downhill past Puka Pukara and Qenqo to Sacsayhuamán, about 3 hours. Walk down to San Blas, then take a taxi to the airport.
The four ruins are covered by the first-sector ticket of the Boleto Turístico. Book your flight for later in the afternoon.