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Rank #31

Peru · South America

Cusco

The gateway to the Inca world

Overall score

8.18

Ranked #31 of 100 cities worldwide.

Strongest at culture.

Stone streets built on Inca foundations, high in the Andes. Cusco is the base for Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

The breakdown

Food8.4
Culture9.3
Nature9.2
Nightlife6.6
Walkability7.0
Value8.6

Best time to go

May – September

Don't miss

  • Machu Picchu
  • San Pedro Market
  • Rainbow Mountain hike