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Losing Myself in Cusco, Peru: A Gateway to Machu Picchu
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Losing Myself in Cusco, Peru: A Gateway to Machu Picchu

Cusco: Where Ancient Inca History Meets High-Altitude Adventure

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May 14, 2024
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Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru

Cusco, the historic heart of the Inca Empire, is a city that pulls you in long before you set foot in its narrow, winding streets. And that’s exactly what happened to me. I’d arrived to catch my breath before the grand adventure to Machu Picchu, but what I found was a city so full of life, history, and unexpected charm that I quickly realized…

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