Cusco Action

Sacred Valley of the Incas (The)

• Sacred Valley of the Incas
• tel:51 8426 3176 (Tourist Information)
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• Urubamba

Amazonas Adventure

• Av. Collasuyo 910
• Urb. Miravalle
• tel:51 84 252846
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• Cusco

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

• Calle Plateros 316, 2nd floor
• Visit website
• Cusco

Macchu Picchu

• Calle Plateros 316, 2nd floor
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• Machu Picchu

Huacatay

• Jr Arica 600
• tel:51 84 201790
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• Urubamba

Mandela's Bar

• Calle Palacio 121
• 3do Piso
• tel:51 84 222 424
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• Cusco

Tunupa

• Portal de Confituria 233
• tel:84 252 936
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• Cusco

Tunupa combines spectacular balcony views of the Plaza de Armas, an extensive buffet selection and traditional Peruvian music and dance to create an unforgettable dining experience in Cusco. Named after the foremost deity of the Colla, a pre-Incan civilization, an Andean theme permeates throughout the restaurant and is reflected in the pre-Colombian artifacts on display as well as their traditional Andean cuisine. This cavernous second floor restaurant is often crowded with large tour groups and reservations are highly recommended. Open Monday through Sunday from 11am until 11pm, live music and dance performances are held from 7:30-9:30pm.

Norton Rat's Tavern

• Calle Santa Catalina Angosta 116, 2nd floor
• (Plaza de Armas)
• tel:84 246 204
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• Cusco

A smoky yet spacious pub, Norton Rat's Tavern is popular amongst the Cusco ex-pat community and travelers alike. They offer one of the widest selections of bottled beers in town and have a handful of beers on tap, an extensive menu offering all the pub food standards, and discounted bloody marys with breakfast. The walls are draped with international flags, maps and motorcycle paraphernalia, and patrons can pass the time playing a game of darts or pool or can simply sit back and watch a football match. Located across the street from the Cathedral in the Plaza de Armas, their balcony is the best place to watch Cusco's many festivals and processions. Happy hour on house well drinks is served from 7-9pm. Be sure to bring enough cash with you as they do not accept credit cards.

Greens

• Tandapata 700
• 2nd floor
• tel:51 84 24 3820
• Cusco

Chezz Maggi La Antigua

• Procuradores 365
• tel:51 84 23 4861
• Cusco

Truco (El)

• Plaza Regocijo 261
• tel:51 84 232441
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• Cusco

Plaza de Armas

• Plaza de Armas
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• Cusco

The Inca Adventure

• Pasaje Sinchiroca N' 110
• tel:51 84 233742
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• Cusco

Catedral (La)

• Triunfo
• Plaza de Armas (north side)
• tel:51 84222781
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• Cusco

Compañía de Jesús

• Plaza de Armas
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• Cusco

Rosie O 'Gradys

• Santa Catalina Ancha 360
• tel:51 84 243514
• Cusco

San Blas District

• 5 blocks north of Plaza de Armas
• Begins roughly at Calle Choquechaca, as the neighborhood climbs into the hills
• Cusco

A winded uphill walk from the Plaza de Armas, the Plazoleta San Blas is a picturesque neighborhood adorned by white washed walls, bright blue balconies and plenty of fine and original handicraft stores. The center of the art district in Cusco, the Plazoleta San Blas and surrounding side streets showcase the works of local artisans as well as of bohemian backpackers trying to make a buck during their endless travels. A hangout for artsy vagabonds, the afternoon scene often includes drum circles, didgeridoos and groups of young travelers hanging about and swapping stories. On Saturdays, however, the entire plaza turns into a market boasting fine jewelry, textiles and religious figurines. The plazoleta also houses a variety of coffee shops and restaurants with stellar views of the city, and in the evenings the contemporary fountain comes alive with an array of colors. The Iglesia de San Blas, also located in the plaza, houses a beautiful cedar pulpit, intricately carved from one single piece of wood.

Ukuku's Bar

• Calle Plateros 316, 2nd floor
• tel:84 254 911; 984 759 686
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• Cusco

One of the staples of the Cusco night scene, Ukukus Bar is a live music venue and culture hall that transforms into a bustling club in the late hours. Live music varies widely from salsa to 80s cover bands, and the tables arranged in front of the stage fill up quickly and usually by an older crowd. The younger crowd shows up later and piles into the dance floor and bar towards the back of the venue. The walls at Ukukus are covered with vivid and endless murals and sculptures, giving the locale the feel of an outlandish gallery of modern art. An experience for the visual and auditory senses, a night out at Ukukus should be mandatory for all travelers. If you get hungry, there's a small restaurant neighboring the club where one can get a plate of fries, a hamburger, or anything else that well accompanies a night of dancing and drinking. Offering a decent two for one happy hour most nights, expect to pay a small cover charge on most evenings.

Andes Grill

• Portal de Panes 147
• 2do. piso
• tel:51 84 243422
• Cusco

The Cross Keys

• Portal Confiturías 233, 2do. piso
• (Plaza de Armas)
• tel:51 84 233865
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• Cusco

Loki Backpacker's Hostel

• Cuesta Santa Ana 601
• Centro Historico
• tel:84 243 705
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• Cusco

With locations in Cusco, Lima, Mancora and La Paz, Loki attracts a diverse group of backpackers of all ages and nationalities. The Cusco hostal is located uphill from the Plaza de Armas in a 450 year old mansion and boasts two spacious courtyards where one can relax and enjoy the brilliant, high altitude sun. Known for providing safe and entertaining accommodation for backpackers, it's a great spot to meet fellow travel enthusiasts, swap travel tips and recount the occasional horror story. The roomy pub is an ideal place to catch up on emails, watch a football match or play a game of billiards. Offering daily and nightly events for all guests, Loki sets itself apart from other backpacker hostals by offering a weekly volunteer program where guests may visit and aid local non-profit projects. Private rooms as well as shared co-ed or all female dormitories with simplistic décor are both affordable and tidy and include a continental breakfast, access to a TV room and travel agency. If traveling on a shoestring, Loki employs travelers in exchange for accommodation and meals.