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| Peru > Cusco
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Best first purchase in Cusco
A ‘No Gracias’ (no, thank you) T-shirt…you wouldn’t believe how many things you will be offered for sale while walking around the main square – from a horseback ride to a shoeshine (even if you’re wearing sandals). Of course, you can buy this T-shirt everywhere!
Best breakfast after a night of several pisco sours
`El Gordo` breakfast at Jack’s. All you need to get your energy back…and it’s not only for meat lovers….
Best time to take a picture of the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) in Cusco
4pm when the sun is leaving and shadows are best outlined.
Best place for an adrenaline release
Bungee Jumping at Action Valley, Poroy
Here you can experience the highest bungee jump in America (122 metres). www.actionvalley.com
Calle Santa Teresa 325, Cusco
Phone 00 51 84 24-0835
Best folklore show
La Retama offers excellent dances and music from the various Andean regions. They schedule according to reservations, so call in advance.
La Retama
Portal de Panes 123
Phone 00 51 84 22-6372
Best happy hour
Rosie O` Grady’s Irish Pub
Known for their unique St. Patrick’s Day party, this place offers three ‘happy hours’ daily: 1pm-2pm, 6pm-7pm and 11pm to 11.30pm.
Calle Santa Catalina Ancha 360
Phone 00 51 84 24-3514
Best internet cafe
Mundonet (Santa Teresa Street)
Very helpful staff and extremely clean premises…you can enjoy a coffee or a soda while you surf the web.
Best place to buy a unique, original poncho
Josefina Olivera e Hijos
This shop-museum features the biggest collection of original Inca and Colonial textiles, with over 4000 true pieces of art. Prices range from US$100 to $500 and more....
Portal Comercio 173, Plaza de Armas, Cusco.
Best mojito in town
Roni, the bartender at Baco, makes the best mojitos ever…
Best place to see the sun go down
Sitting on the stairs of San Blas’ square, above the water fountain.
Best Costume Party
Check the calendar for Fallen Angel parties...they throw only 4 or 5 parties a year, but they are always worth attending...drag queens, flashy costumes, the best DJs and lots of unending fun...in June check for the ‘Wings Party’ (you can only access the party if you are wearing wings!)
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