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Day Five
Home » Peru » Peru 7 Day Itinerary » Day Five• Sacsayhuaman is a name that means “satisfied falcon” and this is one the most important Inca civilizations that is the head of as the puma – shaped city of Cusco. There are many fortresses that are found in the area and you have the opportunity to witness one of the best fortresses that was a guard against one of the worst battles between the Inca’s and the Spanish. Within the area, you will see the mountainside location that looks over the remains of the fortress and if you are brave enough to climb to the top then you will be treated to wonderful views of the area.
• If you would prefer to have an organized tour then you can pay around $10 and the price includes the sights of the cathedral and the Koricancha – Temple of the Sun. It is expected to start from about 2pm and return after 6.30pm, if you can I would arrange to take part in one of these tours because this can mean that you see all parts of historical interest and I can guarantee you won’t miss anything important this way, whilst in the area stop off at one of the travel agents to try and book a trip which for $10 allows you the sights and the history behind each of the ruins.
The El Truco restaurant in Cusco is another place where you can enjoy a mixture of great cuisine and lively traditional musical shows. The restaurant is open from noon to 11pm Monday to Saturday; you can enjoy a variety of cuisine that consists of an a la carte meal in the evenings where you can choose from many options but dishes like stuffed rocoto peppers and pork tamales are very popular.
Main courses range from $5 - $10 and on a daily basis from 8.30pm to 10.30pm you can enjoy the lively atmosphere produced from a range of criollo music. Reservations are highly recommended and if you want to contact the restaurant to book a table then they can be contacted on 084/232-441.
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