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descript=By bus.  Stops along the way include the atmospheric towns of Pucara and Andahuaylillas and the pre-Inca ruin of Raqchi. Cusco, set at an altitude of 3,400 metres in the Peruvian Andes, was once the capital of the Inca Empire.  It is known for its Spanish colonial architecture and Incan remains.  Narrow, cobble-stoned streets lined by Inca walls stretch out from the main plaza in every direction.  Many of the colonial buildings were built on top of Incan foundations and the stonework is unparalleled in its precision and beauty.\
Approximate duration of drive: 10 hours.
