All tagged Mercado San Pedro

Visiting the Mercado San Pedro (San Pedro Market) in Cusco - surprises around every corner!

aparna krishnamoorthy
Culture, Drinks, Food, Peru, Travel, Markets

I honestly believe there is no better way to experience a culture than through its food, and always try to stop by a local market when traveling. The Mercado San Pedro is a local market in Cusco and basically has everything you would need. The market is big, the length of about 3 blocks, and a block wide, and packed with vendors. It has aisles upon aisles of fruit, vegetables, food stalls, food products, pastries, juices, herbs, textiles, and all sorts of other stuff.

Cusco, Peru - Things to do while falling in love with the city

Cusco, Peru - Things to do while falling in love with the city

aparna krishnamoorthy
Drinks, Food, HIstory, Peru, Restaurants, Travel, Culture

We spent a few days in Cusco acclimatizing before our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. I absolutely LOVED the city – the ancient Inca capital is steeped in history and culture, and is filled to the brim with Inca and Spanish history, churches, beautiful architecture, artisanal markets, local Peruvian culture, and fantastic restaurants and bars. Yes, it is also filled with tourists who use it as a base before exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, but it is a truly breathtaking experience. The city is nestled in the mountains and has spectacular views all around. There are many ways to explore the city and many things to see and do.