Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Western Hemisphere. Formerly the capital of the extensive Inca Empire, in 1983 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with the title “City of Cuzco”. It has become one of the major tourist destinations in South America and the most visited city in Perú — most visitors come for its history, traditions, folklore, culture and people.
Surrounded by mountains, this cosmopolitan city will keep you busy with museums, wonderful markets, archaeological sites and gastronomy. Cusco is not only one of the most visited cities in Perú, it is also one of the safest cities in the country and one of the best places to study, learn and practice Spanish.