They established their capital of Cusco in the 12th century ... It was during this century of expansion that the Inca built Machu Picchu, the famed “lost city” perched on a mountaintop ...

Sitting at 11,152 feet up in the Andes Mountains is Cusco, the former capital of the Inca empire. The city is one of the ...

Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Millions of tourists visit each year, with many basing themselves in the city before beginning their journey ...

Archeologists have confirmed the existence of ancient tunnels which run under the famous city of Cusco in Peru. Cusco which is a UNESCO world heritage site is formerly the capital of the Inca empire.

Our group's bus was trundling down the narrow streets of this ancient Inca capital. It emerged onto ... that civilization could. Today Cusco is a vibrant city, and the plaza is its heart.