| Location The department of
Cusco is located in the
southeastern region of Peru |
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Area 71 891 km2 |
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Altitude 3 395 msnm |
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Weather maximum17º C and minimum -2º
C. The rainy season runs
from November through March. |
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Access |
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By land
The most recommended is the Lima-Arequipa-Cusco
route (1 494 km). The trip takes about 24 h by
car. |
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By air
There are daily flights from Lima to Cusco
(about 1 h). |
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By railroad
There is a train service linking Cusco to the
cities of Puno and Arequipa. The trip along the
Arequipa-Juliaca-Puno-Cusco route (735 km) takes
about 23 h. |
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