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Camping in Cusco: 5 destinations that will blow you away

Are you in Cusco to do some volunteer work and are looking for a hike to do during the weekend? Then camping under the stars should definitely be on your list!

If you love adventure and nature and have some free time from your volunteer work, then camping is the perfect idea.

Cusco, home of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, has many beautiful places to camp. There’s nothing better than enjoying the beauty of nature with friends, family, or someone special.

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The Uni Student’s Peruvian Cookbook

5 easy Peruvian means to impress your friends back home

Peru is one of the most famous and popular travel destinations on the planet, visited every year by millions of people from all over the world. Most head for the ancient ruins or the highest peaks of the Andes Mountains, but a savvy traveler will know right away that Peru’s true magic is its cuisine.

Peruvian food is incredible, and eating in Cusco will be almost enough to satisfy your entire vacation. While your friends and parents will inevitably obsess over your photos of Machu Picchu and adorable Andean toddlers, impressing them with some new recipes can be a surprising and exotic way to humblebrag about your amazing time in Peru, how much you grew as a person, and how worldly and cultured you are now.

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How to Have a Perfect Visa Run to Chile

Cusco to Chile and Back

When you first come over the hill into Tacna from Arequipa, you’ll think you’re arriving at Black Rock City, the temporary home of Nevada’s annual Burning Man festival. But don’t be misled by Tacna sprawling mass across an otherwise lifeless desert. Peru’s southernmost city lies just a stone’s throw from the Pacific, and just a few more minutes south in the backseat of a 2007 Chevy Impala lies an almost perfect stretch of sandy surf beach perfect for a weekend getaway (or a quick border hop).

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Lazy Peruvian Causa Recipe

Causa is typically a favorite Peruvian dish among tourists and locals alike. With a golden yellow potato base, what’s not to love? Most restaurants in and around Cusco serve up their own version of causa, and all focus intensely on presentation. The causa is always served up in careful layers, as a sushi style, and extremely photo-worthy.

This recipe is for all you lazy chefs, those who want all of the flavor and deliciousness of a traditional Peruvian causa at about 50% the effort! 

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Travel Tips

If you’re planning a trip to Cusco in the near future, you won’t want to miss these tips and facts about life in Cusco! Let Proyecto Peru guide you through your trip! We offer Spanish classes, local trusted and affordable tours, and homestay accommodations to help provide the experience of a lifetime. Register with us and receive even more tips and information about Cusco before you arrive.

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Cusco Packing List

Clothing

  • Sweaters
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Jeans
  • Flannel/button down shirt
  • Warm and comfy pants
  • Shirts for layering              Cusco weather can vary!
  • 1 outfit you don’t mind getting dirty
  • 1 nicer outfit
  • Pajamas
  • Warm socks                      No central heating – nights can be cold!
  • Undergarments
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Cusco Bucket List

  1. Shop and haggle in San Pedro Market
  2. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Chocomuseo
  3. Take an alpaca selfie 
  4. Live with a host family! 
  5. Try Pisco and see a local band at Republica de Pisco
  6. See the city from Cristo Blanco’s point of view 
  7. Tour the cathedrals in Plaza de Armas 
  8. Make new friends over waffles at The Meeting Place 
  9. Take a photo of the 12 Angled Stone
  10. Play jenga and drink chilcanos at Indigo 
  11. Read the stars at Planetarium Cusco
  12. Catch the sunset at Limbus
  13. Tour Qorikancha
  14. See traditional dances at Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo
  15. Try cuy (guinea pig) 
  16. Take free salsa lessons at Inca Team
  17. Have a Cafe Day at La Valeriana or Monkey Cafe
  18. Experience the art at Museo de Arte Precolombino
  19. Do Sunday yoga and brunch at The Healing House
  20. Visit the Sacred Valley
  21. Learn something new at Museo Inka
  22. Eat a sanguche (Peruvian sandwich) at Pankracio
  23. Have a fancy night out with opera music at Belmond Hotel
  24. Have a picnic in your favorite plaza
  25. Study Spanish!