Tickets to Cusco by bus
Are you looking for bus tickets to Cusco at a good price and on a safe journey? Then you are in the right place! If you travel by bus to Cusco, which is located on the eastern slope of the Andes mountain range, in the basin of the Huatanay River, a tributary of the Vilcanota, you should know that it has been declared the historical city of the country.
The city of Cusco, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics, is the seventh most populated city in Peru, with a population of 437,538 inhabitants in 2017. It was formerly the capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Viceroyalty of Peru. During the colonial period, under the sovereignty of the Spanish crown, various churches, universities, palaces, and baroque and neoclassical plazas were built. These constructions are the attractions that make the city the main tourist destination in the country. It was declared a National Historical Monument in 1972 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, and it is often referred to, due to the large number of monuments it possesses, as the Rome of America.
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Tourist places in Cusco
Laguna de Huamantay
Humantay is the snow-capped mountain that gave its name to this impressive lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful and sacred in Cusco. Its fame is mainly due to its turquoise waters adorned by the white snow of the Salkantay mountain. In addition to visitors who take the one-day tour to the lagoon, tourists who undertake the so-called Salkantay Trek have the opportunity to visit this lagoon.
Machu Picchu
It is considered, at the same time, a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Its peculiar architectural and landscape features, along with the veil of mystery that has woven around it a significant part of the literature published about the site, have made it one of the most famous tourist destinations on the planet, as well as one of the seven wonders of the world
Vinicunca
Also called the Seven Color Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, or Colored Mountain (the locals call it Cerro Colorado), it is a mountain in Peru with an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level. It is located on the way to the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, in the Andes of Peru, Cusco Region, between the districts of Cusipata, Quispicanchi province, and Pitumarca, Canchis province.
Sacsayhuamán
It is an Inca ceremonial fortress located two kilometers north of the city of Cusco. Construction began during the reign of Inca Pachacútec in the 15th century; however, it was Huayna Cápac who completed it in the 16th century. The ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán, with its megalithic walls, is the greatest architectural work created by the Incas during their peak. From the fortress, there is a unique panoramic view of the surroundings, including the city of Cusco.
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What our passengers say about Cusco
"Excelente servicio, llegamos a tiempo y muy cómodos. El bus cama es increíble para un viaje tan largo."
"La atención del personal fue de primera. Muy recomendado para viajar a Cusco."
Frequently asked questions about Cusco
Los pasajes a Cusco van desde S/89 en servicio económico hasta S/250 en bus cama VIP con Oltursa. El precio varía según el tipo de asiento y la temporada.
El viaje de Lima a Cusco dura aproximadamente 21 horas. Recomendamos elegir buses cama para mayor comodidad en viajes largos.
Cusco ofrece increíbles atracciones: Machu Picchu (una de las 7 maravillas del mundo), Sacsayhuamán, el Valle Sagrado de los Incas, la Plaza de Armas, el barrio de San Blas y el Templo del Sol (Qoricancha).
La mejor época es entre abril y octubre (temporada seca). Evita enero a marzo por las lluvias intensas que pueden afectar el acceso a Machu Picchu. Junio-agosto es temporada alta con más turistas.
En la ciudad puedes moverte en taxi (acordar precio antes), colectivos o a pie por el centro histórico. Para las ruinas y Valle Sagrado, recomendamos contratar tours organizados o taxis por día.
Cusco está a 3,400 msnm. Recomendamos descansar el primer día para aclimatarse, tomar mate de coca, mantenerse hidratado, evitar comidas pesadas y no hacer esfuerzos físicos intensos las primeras 24-48 horas.