As you plan your bucket list adventure to explore the beauty of Machu Picchu, be sure to leave some room on the itinerary to explore Cusco, one of Peru’s most underrated vacation destinations.

Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International ... The air terminal is guarded by police and military and is Peru's second most important air terminal nationwide with over 100 weekly flights ...

The best time to visit Cusco is from June to mid-September. Though temperatures hover in the mid- to upper 60s throughout the year, the city sees fewer rain showers during its winter months.

The best way to get around Cusco is on foot. The Plaza da Armas serves as the historic center of the city and colorful cobbled pedestrian-only streets extend outward to many of the city's top ...