Spent the day exploring Cusco. Beautiful colonial architecture. I feel conflicted about gushing over anything colonial (like the French concession districts in Asia... etc...), but I can't deny that it's visually attractive. Cusco was the site of the capital of the Inca Empire, so there are ruins lying beneath some of the buildings as well as some preserved around the city.
It also has an artistic city culture, with plenty of galleries and people selling art on the street.
Of the major cities, I think this is the place to shop for souvenirs. But it turns out those little vendors along the tour routes in Colca have the best quality and price. I loved all the little embroidered pouches, headbands, and assorted trinkets.
It also has an artistic city culture, with plenty of galleries and people selling art on the street.
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