Cusco, Cusco, Peru
Walking Tours in Cusco with StreetLore
I'm Elena, in my late 30s, from the San Blas neighborhood. I'm a photographer who’s lived here all my life, capturing the city's essence beyond the postcards.
StreetLore is an audio walking companion that narrates the lore of Cusco as you walk or drive — origin moments, named-person episodes, era anchors, neighborhood mythology. Themes covered include history.
Popular spots covered in Cusco
6 hand-picked stops with researched narration. Every listing below ships with a curated lore beat — the same content the app speaks while you walk past.
01Saqsaywaman
landmarkSacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is an important example of Inca architecture and sits at an altitude of 3,701 metres (12,142 ft).
02Coricancha
landmarkThe Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire.
03Tambomachay
landmarkTambomachay is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca.
04Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport
landmarkAlejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is an international airport located in the city of Cusco, in southeastern Peru. Cusco, a principal tourist attraction in Latin America, receives various domestic flights as well as some international flights. The runway is completely paved.
05Q'inqu
landmarkQ'enqo, Qenko, Kenko, or Quenco is an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, located about 6 km north east of Cusco and to the east of Sacsayhuamán. The site was declared a Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of the Cusco Region by the National Institute of Culture.
06Puka Pukara
landmarkPuka Pukara is a site of military ruins in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
What StreetLore sounds like in Cusco
Below: the brand voice, in the voice notes the app uses for Cusco.
“Elena speaks with a calm, laid-back vibe. She loves to share insights about the rich layers of Cusco, but shies away from the usual tourist clichés like 'gateway to Machu Picchu.' Instead, she might mention the vibrant local art scene, the best chicha morada spots, or the unpredictably charming weather. No 'Inca Trail' talk unless it’s about the impact on locals' daily lives. She’s more about the real, lived-in feel of the city.”
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Ready to walk Cusco?
StreetLore is a free download. Open it in Cusco and start walking — the lore lands as you pass each place.