Peru · Latin America & Caribbean
Cusco & Machu Picchu
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A city of fitted stone on a ridge in the clouds, reached by a train through a gorge. It does not disappoint, which is remarkable.
The best time to visit Cusco & Machu Picchu is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (65°F).
Best time to go
May–Sep
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
CUZ
Good for
moving about and doing things
old stones and real towns
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
landscape doing the heavy lifting
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May17°C62°F
Jun–Aug19°C65°F
Sep–Nov19°C66°F
Dec–Feb17°C63°F
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