Written by J. Warren:
Cuzco is a city of 500,000 sitting high in the Andes—11,500 feet to be exact. Founded by the Incans, Cuzco eventually became a Spanish capitol when the Conquistadors arrived, resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands of locals (the Incan empire was obliterated). As a result, much of the city seems like an old European town, with many beautiful plazas and churches.
Cuzco is a city of 500,000 sitting high in the Andes—11,500 feet to be exact. Founded by the Incans, Cuzco eventually became a Spanish capitol when the Conquistadors arrived, resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands of locals (the Incan empire was obliterated). As a result, much of the city seems like an old European town, with many beautiful plazas and churches.
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The provincial flag of Cusco - I felt welcome!
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Cuzco is the home to many bustling local markets
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As I walked around the city, I became increasingly worried.
Walking a few blocks uphill left me panting and my heart racing. I was at high
altitude and my body was clearly not loving the change. What was going to
happen when I started my hike of the Inca Trail the next day?