Travels to Cuzco, Peru

Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. Cuzco was the site of the historic capital of the Inca Empire and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. Known as the "gateway to Machu Picchu", Cuzco is a major tourist destination and receives almost 2 million visitors a year.  We flew to Cuzco from Lima, and enjoyed the more mountain-aspect of the country.

Kusikuy

Kusikuy means happiness in the Quechuan indigenous language of Peru, and is also the name of a restaurant along the steps towards San Cristobal Church in Cuzco, Peru.But more intriguing is that they have cuy on the menu.  What is cuy? It is guinea pig, my friends, and a common protein eaten in this region of the world.  Of course, Keith had to try it.

Cicciolina

You will find Cicciolina on the second floor of an old colonial house in Cuzco, Peru. A restaurant with distinct ambience, Cicciolina is perfect for a glass of wine and tapas in the bar area, or for more formal dining in the comfort of the intimate restaurant.

Café Morena

Café Morena is located in the busy street of Plateros just off the Plaza de Armas in downtown Cuzco, Peru.  The staff is super-friendly and welcoming with a smile.  Serving fresh sandwiches, empanadas, desserts, juices and coffee to the Cuzco public and tourists from 8am to 8pm, this cafe is decorated with a modern feel.

Alma Restorante

Alma Restorante, located within the Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley hotel in Urabamba, Peru offers a very wide variety of dishes with regional flavors. Breakfast buffet and a la carte lunch and dinner service are available.