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Nov 2, 2017 2:32PM EDT
Ralph Lauren's Profits Rise After it Offers Fewer Products in Discount Stores
By Sheena Butler-Young
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Ralph Lauren's plans to reduce promotions and rein in distribution are yielding progress.
The company today posted better-than-expected second-quarter profits of $144 million, or $1.75 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, net income rose 4 percent year-over-year to $164 million, or $1.99 per diluted share, significantly topping analysts' bets for diluted earnings per share of $1.88.
Still, as the company worked to increase quality of sales, reduce promotional activity and elevate distribution, its revenue declined 9 percent to $1.66 billion. Those results modestly beat forecasts for revenues of $1.65 billion. (Brand exits and lower consumer demand were also factors, the company noted.)
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On a conference call with investors today, Ralph Lauren's newly minted president, CEO and director, Patrice Jean Louis Louvet, recounted the brand's progress on its Way Forward strategy — including key focus areas: improving quality of sales and distribution, evolving product and marketing to appeal to new consumers, productivity and expanding its digital and international presences. (Louvet joined Ralph Lauren in July.)
Among the quarter's highlights, Louvet noted, were a reduction in discount rates and a 5 percent increase in average unit retail for direct-to-consumer, more limited-edition product launches, an increase in celebrity partnerships and a 4 percent improvement in revenues in the underrepresented Asian market. (On the retail side, Louvet said the company continues to close unproductive distribution in retail and wholesale, and significantly reduce off-price shipments.)
"We are moving in the right direction, with a clear focus on creating value for all of our stakeholders by continuing to drive productivity and reigniting quality growth," Louvet said. "Ralph and I have the same vision for the brand, and the same goal, which is to get our great company back to winning. He and I are deeply committed to evolving how our iconic brand is experienced and expressed to win over consumers."
As of 2:15 p.m. ET, Ralph Lauren shares were up nearly 4 percent to $92.97.

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Peace Palace Library | Environmental policy
Marrakech Climate Change Conference 2016
The 22nd Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) is being held in Marrakech, from November 7 to 18, 2016. This international climate conference will focus on action items in order to achieve the priorities of the Paris Agreement, especially related to adaptation, transparency, technology transfer, mitigation, capacity building and loss and damages. Signatories to The Paris Agreement now have to develop their National Adaptation Plans.
Paris Global Climate Agreement: Toward Entry into Force
On 21 September 2016, a special event will take place. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has invited leaders from all countries to the UN Headquarters in New York from 8:00-9:00am to attend this event and to deposit their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession to the Paris Climate Agreement on climate change. The event will provide an opportunity to countries to publicly commit to joining or ratifying the agreement before the end of 2016. It is expected that the September event will help efforts to secure early entry into force of the Paris Agreement.
Royal Sperm Whales and More
Has any mammal inspired such romantic images of the sea and love for nature as much as the whale, yet aroused such controversy in global environmental conservation? Legal efforts to protect whales, however, extend beyond whaling issues. Even beyond protection itself. What about legal arrangements dealing with such large marine mammals found stranded on the shoreline? This so-called phenomenon of Cetacean stranding certainly is something that arouses public interest and emotion.
Climate Change and Planetary Security
On 2 and 3 November 2015, experts of the Hague Centre of Strategic Studies attended in the international conference on "Planetary Security: Peace and Cooperation in Times of Climate Change and Global Environmental Challenges" at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands organized this Planetary Security Initiative. The Netherlands aims to facilitate events on an annual basis and like to provide a regular time and place where experts, organizations, and decision makers could assemble, share, connect and strengthen their parts of the new strategies needed for the future of planetary security.
Explore our Research guides
The law of international watercourses is evolving with increasing importance despite its relative youth as a subject of public international law. From times of Antiquity, when early civilizations settled along the great rivers of the world, water has played an important role in economic and social development. Apart from domestic consumption, navigation was the most important use of water, and early doctrine and State practice reflect this. Following the Industrial Revolution, competition over the non-navigational uses of international watercourses spurred the development of international water law.
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Mare Liberum
Feenstra, R. and J.B. Vervliet (eds.), Hugo Grotius Mare Liberum: 1609-2009, Leiden, Brill, 2009. [Original Latin text, facsimile of the first edition, 1609 and modern English translation]
De ivre belli ac pacis libri tres (3rd state) / Hugo Grotius, 1625
The Peace Palace Library in The Hague holds one of the greatest collections in the world of the works of Hugo Grotius. More about this collection »


Is it just me or does the photo actually look sorta gloomy and depressing?
Edit: The purple was starting to get annoying.
Something with a bit more life and more cheery looking for a change.
Last photo from Xiao Guilin for now.
"Little House on the Plains"
Okay, so it isn't a house, and it isn't plains either, but it sure reminded me of the usual house on rolling grass plains type of picture!
And back to the weird stuff I know the title doesn't seem to have any relevance. I don't even know why, but it just popped into my head when I looked at the photo.


Each year NSCC's Alumni Association awards scholarships to alumni who are continuing their education at a four-year school. Awards are based on merit, academic scholarship and individual achievements. Recipients may be graduates of the current year's graduating class or any prior year.
Questions? Please contact Teresa Lord at telord@northshore.edu, 978-739-5502. Applications MUST be received by 3:00 pm, March 4, 2019.
Pamela is a 2015 graduate from NSCC's Human Services practitioner program. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and a participant in honors projects and service learning. Pamela is a mother of three and has done extensive community volunteering. She was selected as the Cheryl Finkelstein Recipient for Outstanding Community Service in 2013 and received the Newman Civic Fellowship Award in 2014. Pamela will continue her education at Lesley University where she will pursue a bachelor of science degree in Human Services. Her goal is to obtain a degree in counseling and dedicate her career to helping others, both individually and through community agencies.
Pkaisayont Aron Eng is a 2015 graduate of NSCC's Liberal Arts program. While a student, he worked part-time at NSCC as a tutor in Upward Bound, a college prep program for high school students. He was an exceptional student and an active participant in NSCC student life activities, clubs and events. Pkaisayont will continue his studies at UMass Amherst this fall where he will major in mathematics. He plans to pursue a Master Degree in Economics, and his eventual goal is to become an actuary and an economist.
Fabiano Da Mota is a 2015 graduate of NSCC's Engineering Science Transfer program. He was active in NSCC's Presidential Scholar program, participated in community volunteering as well as an internship while a student, and graduated with a 3.96 GPA. Fabiano will be continuing his education at UMass Lowell where he will major in mechanical engineering, and he plans to continue on for a master's degree in thermodynamics.
The Alumni Association Board of North Shore Community College is proud to support these deserving graduates in their academic pursuits.


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Home / Cusco & Machu Picchu / Cusco City
Cusco was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and currently ranks among Peru's most popular destinations. As a requisite stop before Machu Picchu, the city draws its fair share of visitors. But take the time to find your own pace amid the bustle and Cusco may prove to be the unexpected highlight of your trip to Peru. Browse our guide below for essential facts, travel tips, and top attractions on a tour to Cusco.
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Sitting high in a mountain valley at 3,400 meters above sea level, Cusco provides an enchanting introduction to the world of the Andes. Once the capital of the mighty Inca empire, the city today is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Exquisite churches, fantastic museums, and narrow cobbled streets in the historic center merit at least a few days' worth of exploration. Add to that stunning Inca ruins both within the city and in the surrounding hills and you've got a recipe for travel magic. Cultural festivals throughout the year, including Señor de los Temblores and Inti Raymi, highlight the region's mixed Spanish-indigenous heritage and illustrate the continual renewal of the community's long-held Andean traditions.
Pre-Inca Cusco
900 to 1200 AD – Development of Killke culture. During excavations in the Cusco basin, archaeologists have uncovered irrigation systems, temples, and ceramics dating from this period.
1100 AD – Construction of Sacsayhuaman by Killke.
*Killke artifacts are on display at the Museo Historico Regional, the Museo Inka and Museo de Sitio Qorikancha in Cusco city.
Inca Cusco
12th century AD – Cusco begins to develop as city-state, first co-existing with neighboring ethnic groups and then gradually absorbing them. Inca oral traditions remember Manco Capac as the first Inca king. During the next 200 years, the Cusco kingdom organized a massive labor force to improve the basin. They dried a swamp, built agricultural terraces and filled them with fertile soils. The palace of Manco Capac (located on the slopes above San Cristobal Church) dates from this time period.
1438 AD – The chronicles of the conquest record 1438 as the year Tito Cusi Inca Yupanqui (who renamed himself Pachacutec) successfully defended Cusco from an attack by the fierce Chanca tribe. From this point forward, the Cusco kingdom began to expand its territory. The city of Cusco remained the political and religious center of the Tawantisuyo (Union of Four Quarters).
Many of the city's extant Inca ruins date from this period. After the Conquest, colonial buildings were erected on Inca foundations. Notable examples of this hybrid architecture include Santo Domingo Church atop of Qorikancha and the Jesuit Church atop the palace of Huayna Capac on the Plaza de Armas.
The rectilinear layout of Cusco's streets is another Incan legacy. After 1438, Pachacutec ordered the city rebuilt in the shape of a puma. The rivers Saphi and Tullumayo were canalized to control flooding and formed the outlines of the puma's body (the rivers continue to run underground). Its loins centered on Qorikancha and its head was represented by Sacsayhuaman. This area of the city was reserved for the elite: the Inca and his lineage, priests, noble families and their retinues. Separate areas were designated for agriculture, artisanry, and industry.
1527 AD – The death of Huayna Capac, 11th Inca king, sparks a war of succession between his sons Huascar (based in Cusco) and Atahualpa (based in Ecuador). The civil war ends when Atahualpa's generals occupy Cusco and capture Huascar.
The Conquest
1531-1533 AD – Francisco Pizarro with 168 soldiers lands on the shores of the Inca Empire, devises the capture of Atahualpa in Cajamarca, and then executes the Inca king, marking the end of the Inca Empire — though resistance efforts will continue for decades. Pizarro finally arrives in Cusco in November 1533 and installs Manco Inca as the new puppet king.
Colonial Cusco
1535 AD – After suffering abuses at the hands of Spanish settlers, Manco Inca flees Cusco and organizes a rebel force to overthrow Spanish rule.
1536 – 1537 AD – Manco Inca's forces lay siege to Cusco in May 1536. A separate force attacks Pizarro's newly founded city in Lima, but without success. In January 1537, Spanish soldiers and native allies launch an attack on the Incas' headquarters in Ollantaytambo. The Inca rebels are able to repel the attack, but Manco Inca decides to retreat to Vilcabamba.
1572 AD – Upon the orders of the Viceroy Francisco Toledo, the last Inca king Tupac Amaru I is captured in Vilcabamba and transported to Cusco where he is beheaded upon a scaffold on the Plaza de Armas in front of a crowd of thousands.
16th-18th centuries – Cusco becomes an economic node of the southern Andes as well as the frontline for the religious evangelization and acculturation of indigenous populations. The result of these efforts is a syncretism of beliefs and practices that remains evident in Cusco's architecture, art and cultural traditions. The Cusco School of Art (Escuela Cusqueña) begins to train indigenous artists in European styles. Cusco's many churches also exhibit a unique fusion of European and indigenous elements called Andean baroque. Pre-Columbian beliefs are never fully eradicated, but instead become cloaked under ostensibly Catholic symbols and imagery.
1650 AD – A major earthquake struck Cusco on Easter Sunday 1650, destroying many colonial buildings. The aftershocks continued until a desperate populace took an image of Jesus out from the Cathedral and onto the Plaza de Armas and began praying, whereupon the tremors finally stopped. To this day, the statue, now called Señor de los Temblores (Lord of Earthquakes or Taitacha Temblores in Quecha), is carried out in procession around Cusco on Easter Monday.
1780-1781 AD – The Tupac Amaru rebellion forms as a protest against the Spanish Empire's Bourbon reforms, which intensified the exploitation of indigenous populations by both political and religious authorities. Jose Gabriel Condorcanqui, a landowner from Oropesa who claimed direct descent from the Inca king Tupac Amaru I, organized an insurrection against Spanish authority. After an initial victory, Condorcanqui was captured in Tinta and executed on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. However, this rebellion inspired other revolts across the Americas eventually leading to the movement for independence from Spain.
1814 AD – The indigenous cacique Mateo Pumacahua from Chinchero and the brothers Angulo from Cusco organize a rebellion against Spanish rule, declaring the autonomy of Cusco, establishing a junta government, and leading military campaigns to liberate Arequipa, Puno, and Huamanga. After initial victories, the leaders are eventually captured and executed in Cusco in 1815.
1821-1824 AD – Argentine revolutionary Jose de San Martin leads his troops into the capital city of Lima and declares Peru's independence on 28 July 1821. Still refusing surrender, the royalist leader Viceroy Jose de la Serna moves the capital to Cusco where it remains until his troops are defeated in the battle of Ayacucho on 8 December 1824.
1911-1915 AD – Hiram Bingham, professor of history at Yale University, uses Cusco as his base to explore and excavate Inca ruins in the Peruvian jungle. He discovers Machu Picchu, but mistakenly identifies it as Vilcabamba, the Incas' last capital after the Conquest.
1923-1950 AD – Born in Puno and apprenticed in Arequipa, the photographer Martin Chambi arrives in Cusco in 1923 and sets up his studio. His photographs included portraits of Cusco's residents rich and poor, as well as scenes of the city, the surrounding countryside, and Machu Picchu. The Chambi archives is currently being catalogued and restored.
1934 AD – Chilean poet Pablo Neruda visits Cusco and Machu Picchu, inspiring his poem "Alturas de Machu Picchu," which is later published in the book Canto General in 1950.
1950 AD – A major earthquake demolishes centuries-old buildings which had fallen into disrepair. Reconstruction efforts inspire the interest of organizations like UNESCO.
1952 AD – Ernesto "Che" Guevara visits Cusco and Machu Picchu during his motorcycle trip across South America.
1983 AD – The historic center of Cusco is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today – Cusco is one of Peru's top destinations for tourism. According to DIRCETUR, 2.6 million people visited the imperial Inca city in 2014.
Cusco city is located in the Huatanay valley in southeastern Peru. Alluvial soils deposited by highland rivers have made the site conducive to settlement by agricultural societies dating back 3,000 years.
The city is located in a basin with an average elevation of 3,400 meters (11,120 ft). Around the city, mountains peaks rise to 4,000 meters and offer some protection from the harsh highland climate. Elevations in the nearby Sacred Valley are much lower, averaging 2,870 m (9,420 ft), while Machu Picchu is even lower at 2,430 meters (7,972 feet).
Cusco city has a highland climate. Days are warm and nights are cold. Temperatures stay fairly constant throughout the year. See Weather for details.
Dry Season
Dry season is from May to August. Strong daytime sunshine warms the city's Inca walls, but temperatures plummet to freezing at night. Wear sunscreen and light clothing (pants and long-sleeve shirts) to protect from UV rays. At night, bundle up with thermal base layers, fleece and a windbreaker or a warm coat.
Rainy season is from December to March. It rarely rains all day. You'll experience anything from drizzle to moderate rain during the day, while thunderstorms are most common in the evening. Carry an umbrella during the day and pack a water resistant jacket.
The geographic and cultural heart of a magical city, the Plaza de Armas is a must see for any traveler who wishes to experience the color and character of Cusco.
The geographic and cultural heart of a magical city, the Plaza de Armas is a must see for any traveler who wishes to experience the color and character of Cusco. In Inca times, the square was called Huacaypata, and it was twice as big as it is today. The plaza was the main stage for the empire's most important rituals and it was surrounded by royal palaces and temples to principal deities. After the conquest in 1535, Spaniards destroyed most of these constructions and built European-style churches and mansions in their place. Today, the Plaza de Armas exemplifies Cusco's hybrid architecture where pre-Columbian, colonial, and modern histories are layered one on top of the other
Cusco's Plaza de Armas was the stage for major historical events in Peru's history, including the execution of the colonial rebel leader Tupac Amaru II in 1781 and the declaration of Peru's independence from Spain in 1814 during the Cusco rebellion. In the present-day, the Plaza is the stage for cultural festivals throughout the year, including Inti Raymi, Semana Santa, and Santurantikuy (Christmas Eve handicrafts market). For unbeatable people-watching, go to the Plaza at any time of day or night and you'll be treated to a feast of sights and sounds.
Plazoleta San Blas
The picturesque Plazoleta San Blas is home to San Blas Church and a quaint collection of whitewashed adobe buildings embellished with cobalt blue balconies and red tiled roofs. This is the heart of Barrio San Blas, which has existed as a zone for artisanry since the time of the Inca Empire. Today, it remains the preferred residence of artists from Cusco and across Peru who open their studios and workshop to visitors eager to see examples of embroidery, sculpture, ceramics, metalwork (gold and silver), woodwork and stonework.
San Blas also hosts a concentration of accommodation ranging from 5 star hotels to backpacker hostels and every category in between, alongside an endless number of cafes, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Pick any of the narrow streets that branch off from the plaza and start exploring! On Saturday, the plaza is the site of the Artisan's Market where you can buy handmade crafts directly from local artists.
Fountain & Inca Statue
The photogenic centerpiece of Cusco's Plaza de Armas is a cast-iron ornamental fountain designed by a French sculptor, manufactured in New York, and installed on the Plaza in 1872. From 1913-1969, the fountain was topped with a statue of an "Apache," wearing buckskin clothing, a feathered headdress and carrying a bow and arrow typical of native (North) Americans. There are many theories to explain how and why this statue, which had no direct relation to the history of the Andes and its people, ended up in Cusco, but the most likely explanation is that it was purchased by Albert Giesecke, a professor from Philadelphia, U.S. who served as rector of UNSAAC and later mayor of Cusco in the early and mid-1900s.
The current statue of the Inca was placed on the fountain in 2011 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu's discovery. Not without controversy however, as some people argue that the statue was installed without asking for input from Cusco's citizens and that it further violates resolutions set by UNESCO and the Peruvian government that prohibit alterations to cultural patrimony sites. As of 2016, the statue remains in place. In the weeks leading up to Inti Raymi, the fountain is covered with a faux-stone platform that includes a stairway which tourists can climb to take photos beside the Inca.
Twelve Angle Stone (Hatunrumiyoc)
Hidden away in a narrow pedestrian alley called Hatunrumiyoc (Stone Street) is a truly impressive example of Inca stone architecture. The alley has high walls on either side. One of these belongs to the Archbishop's Palace and is sculpted from smoothly polished granite rocks that look like giant puzzle pieces. Stone is fitted to stone so perfectly that not even a razor blade can be squeezed in between. In the middle of the wall is the Twelve Angle Stone, known in Spanish as the "piedra de 12 angulos." It is a rare and extraordinary sight to see, certainly among the "musts" in Cusco.
How to find it: From the Cathedral, walk up Calle Triunfo to the Archbishop's Palace, enter the alley (Hatunrumiyoc) and look on the right side. From San Blas, walk down Cuesta San Blas, enter the alley, continue past the shops. Look for a man dressed in the costumed of an Inca king. He usually stands near the rock and occasionally shoos away anyone who tries to touch the rock.
Cuesta San Blas
You'll be huffing and puffing by the time you reach the top of the steep cobblestoned lane called Cuesta San Blas, but you'll arrive at the scenic Plazoleta San Blas, where exploration of the bohemian heart of Cusco awaits. Art galleries, small restaurants, and a few hotels line either side of the street. Don't forget to look behind you for beautiful views of the historic center.
How to get there: From the Plaza de Armas, take Triunfo Street to Hatun Rumiyoc. At the intersection with Choquechaka Street, start going up.
Inca Pachacuteq Monument
Located on a roundabout on the edge of the Wanchaq neighborhood in Cusco, a tall stone tower topped with a bronze sculpture designed by the Cusqueño sculptor Fausto Espinoza pays homage to the Inca Pachacutec. The tower is actually a museum with 6 floors of exhibits that trace the life and legend of the Inca Empire's most accomplished king. Sources include infographics and drawings taken from works of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Guaman Poma de Ayala, Bernabe Cobo and other colonial-era chroniclers as well as more recent ethnographic and anthropological studies and existing oral traditions. A terrace at the very top of the tower provides excellent views over the city and the mountains that surround it.
Location: Óvalo Pachacutec
Admission required
Cristo Blanco
The white Christ statue atop a hill overlooking Cusco is visible from almost any point in the historic center. From its base, you can get stunning panoramic views of the Cusco valley. On clear days you can spot the 6,384-meter snow-capped peak of Ausangate more than 100 kilometers away. The statue is 8 meters (26 feet) tall and looks like a scaled-down version of Rio de Janeiro's art deco Christ the Redeemer statue. It's been in place since 1945, when a community of expatriate Palestinians donated funds to make the statue as a symbol of thanks for the hospitality shown to them by Cusqueños. Local artist Francisco Olazo Allende sculpted the statue in his San Blas workshop before it was moved to its current position.
If you're visiting Sacsayhuaman, the statue is a short 10 minute walk from the ruins. Otherwise you can get there by taxi from the historic center or by foot (about 30 minutes from the Plaza de Armas).
Cusco Cathedral
The history of colonial Cusco goes hand-in-hand with its churches and none is more iconic than the Cusco Cathedral. Also known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, it was built on the site of the palace of Viracocha Inca using stones from that palace and from Sacsayhuaman. Construction for the church began in 1560 and was completed nearly 100 years later in 1656.
The church ground plan covers an area of 1 acre in the shape of a cross. Two smaller churches, Iglesia del Triunfo (Cusco's first Catholic church built in 1539) and the Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia, sit on either side of the Cathedral and connect to it via the transept.
The church exterior is an example of Cusco's gorgeous colonial stonework, while the interior houses a treasure trove of paintings from the famed Escuela Cuzqueña (school of religious art) as well as magnificent altars made from carved granite and gilded wood. Of particular note is the painting of the Last Supper, attributed to the native Cusqueñan artist Marcos Zapata, which features a plate of cuy (guinea pig) on the table.
Note that the Cathedral is open to the public with payment of admission, except during masses and on special dates such as Corpus Christi. Camera-toting tourists who are obviously not there for worship may be turned away at the door.
Location: Plaza de Armas
Church of the Society of Jesus
Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús is the second church on the Plaza de Armas. The beauty of its andesite stone facade rivals that of the Cathedral. The site was originally the palace of Huayna Capac, awarded to Hernando Pizarro as part of the spoils of conquest, and then bought by an elite Cusco family who donated it to the Jesuit order.
The church is considered a fine example of colonial baroque architecture. Construction began in 1571, but the church was demolished in the 1650 earthquake, and finally completed again in 1668. Inside, you'll see a magnificent main altar carved from cedar wood and covered in gold leaf as well as an excellent collection of Cusco school paintings. Look for the portraits depicting marriages between elite Spanish men and indigenous Quechua women descended from noble lineages. Climb to the choir on the second floor for stunning views over the Plaza.
Santa Catalina Church and Monastery
Built between 1601 and 1610 on the former site of the Acllahuasi (House of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun, where the empire's most beautiful women were kept in seclusion), the Santa Catalina monastery boasts beautiful stone architecture and one of the most complete collections of colonial religious art in the city, including 4 paintings of the Señor de los Temblores, the patron saint of Cusco.
The convent was established by 24 nuns from the original Santa Catalina monastery in Arequipa. A major volcanic eruption in 1600 destroyed the Arequipa convent and so the nuns moved to Cusco. Today, the church is a must see for its beautiful Roman arches, wall murals, and for a collection of artifacts that paint a vivid portrait of religious life in the colonial era.
Address: Santa Catalina Angosta 401
San Blas Church
Cusco's oldest parish church, built on the ruins of a temple to Illapa (god of thunder and lightning), displays a modest stucco facade and a limestone belfry. A wooden door painted cobalt-blue gives entrance to the church's interior and its star attraction: a magnificent altar carved from a single piece of cedar wood and covered in gold leaf. The altar is regarded as the city's most remarkable example of Andean baroque woodwork. Other notable treasures include paintings and sculptures from the Cusco school of religious art.
Address: Plazoleta San Blas
San Francisco Church
In contrast to the ornate facades of many Cusco churches, Iglesia San Francisco has plain stone walls. Built on property belonging to Hernando Pizarro, the church's construction began in 1645, was damaged in 1650, but was completed one year later, in 1651. A single square-shaped tower contains six bells of different sizes. Unfortunately many of the original altarpieces were replaced over the years, but the church interior remains impressive with its high vaulted ceilings and a 17th century carved wood choir. The attached museum in the church sacristy has a massive canvas painting (12 meters high by 9 meters long) depicting the genealogy of the Franciscan order.
Recommended for fans of religious art and architecture.
Location: Plaza San Francisco
La Merced Temple & Monastery
Until 1700, elegant La Merced church was the mother church (principal church) of the Mercedarian order for all of South America and today it is a treasure for its architecture and interior furnishing. The original church building was severely damaged in the 1650 earthquake and most of the current building dates from the 17th and 18th centuries. La Merced is particularly notable for its stunning white stone cloisters, the only ones in Cusco made entirely of stone and regarded as a masterpiece of the Cusco baroque style. The convent museum displays a gold monstrance (a cup that holds the host) measuring 1.2 meters tall and weighing 22.2 kilograms, alongside other pieces of fantastically intricate liturgical jewelry. Inside the church under the main altar, a crypt contains the remains of Diego de Almagro, Gonzalo Pizarro and other conquistadors.
Location: Calle Mantas in front of Plazoleta Espinar
Santo Domingo Church / Qorikancha
Iglesia Santo Domingo encloses one of Cusco's most impressive Inca ruins, the Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun. According to chronicles written after the Spanish conquest, it was the largest and richest temple in all of South America, filled with gold, silver, and precious jewels. Inca oral traditions indicate that the temple, dedicated to worship of the sun God Inti, was built during the reign of Manco Capac in the 12th century atop a pre-existing temple. During that time it was known by the name Intiwasi or Inticancha. Pachacutec ordered the temple rebuilt during his rule and gave it the name Qorikancha. In the Quechua language, "qori" means gold and "kancha" means place.
Beginning in 1536, Santo Domingo church was built upon the ruins of the Qorikancha, but tantalizing vestiges of the former Inca temple were kept intact. The most intriguing feature is a exceptionally well-crafted semicircular wall that can be seen from Avenida El Sol. Within the church, smaller structures include temples to Andean deities, Killa (Moon), Chasqa (Venus star), Illapa (thunder and lightning), and K'uychi (Rainbow). Each temple displays the incredible precision of Inca stonemasonry, with seismically resistant trapezoidal walls made from finely cut stones joined without mortar. The exceptional stonework of the Inca, combined with the layers of construction from colonial times to the present, make this one of the must-sees on a Cusco tour.
Address: Santo Domingo Church
Santa Clara Church and Monastery
Established in 1549 as the city's first convent, Santa Clara monastery housed the daughters born of unions between conquistadors and Andean women. (The book Colonial Habits by historian Kathryn Burns details the central roles played by Clarist nuns in the economic affairs of the city including managing properties and negotiating business loans.) The solid construction of the church and convent ensured that it was one of the few buildings not destroyed in the massive earthquake of 1650. Inside the church, the altarpieces (called retablos in Spanish) are covered in mirrors, producing a stunning visual effect.
Location: Santa Clara s/n
San Cristobal Church
Located on Calle Resbalosa (Slippery Street) and accessible from the Plaza de Armas via a series of steeply inclined lanes, Iglesia San Cristobal is one of Cusco's oldest. In Inca times, the site was part Qollqampata palace, belonging to the lineage of Manco Inca. Remnants of Inca buildings are still visible around the church. According to oral tradition, Cristobal Paulla, indigenous lord of Qollqampata in the years after the Conquest, sponsored construction of the church to show his devotion to Christianity. The church has a wide terrace with views over the city where people like to hang out. Inside the church, you can see a statue of the patron saint San Cristobal, who is taken out every year as part of the Corpus Christi procession.
Location: Plazoleta San Cristobal
Museum Casa Concha
Opened in 2011, Museo Casa Concha holds the largest collection of Machu Picchu artifacts in the world. The objects on exhibit were found by Hiram Bingham during his excavations at Machu Picchu from 1911-1915, sent to the Peabody Museum at Yale University, and returned to Peru nearly 100 years after their removal.
The museum comprises 10 exhibition rooms divided between two floors. The 360 pieces on display include skeletal remains, ceramics and stone objects. A collection of Bingham's original photographs and a scale model of the ruins add more detail to the story of the ruins. Be sure to watch the short video by researcher Richard Burger which summarizes the facts and mysteries of Machu Picchu.
Location: 320 Santa Catalina Ancha
Pre-Columbian Art Museum
Museo de Arte Precolombino (MAP) displays 450 pieces borrowed from the extensive repository of the Larco Museum in Lima, considered one of the finest museums of pre-Columbian culture in the world.
The museum in Cusco occupies a colonial house that was once the residence of conquistador Alfonso Diaz. The mansion suffered decades of disrepair and was finally restored in 2003. The collection includes artifacts spanning nearly 3 millennia of Peruvian history (1250 BC to AD 1532) and from diverse pre-Columbian cultures including the Nasca, Mochica, Huari, Chancay, and Inca.
Visit the MAP cafe, located in the courtyard, to enjoy a gourmet lunch or dinner in an elegant setting.
Location: Plaza Nazarenas 231
Inka Museum
As its name suggests, the Museo Inka is dedicated to comprehensive exploration of the Inca past via displays of ceramics, textiles, mummies, jewelry, qeros (drinking vessels), and more. Visitors to the museum learn about the mythical origins of the Incas, the history of pre-Inca and Inca settlement in and around Cusco, and the different ecological zones from the jungle to the high altitude plains that were connected by ancient trade networks.
The museum occupies one of Cusco's oldest colonial homes, which was previously the palace of Huascar. Artisans sell wares and textiles in the interior courtyard.
Location: Cuesta del Almirante 103
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Museum of Religious Art
Founded in 1969, this museum is housed in the Archbishop's Palace, formerly the palace of Inca Roca. The exterior of the building provides a stunning example of hybrid architecture, with finely sculpted Inca stone walls on the lower sections gradually giving way to whitewashed adobe walls and a red-tiled roof. Other details are representative of the colonial period, including a portal entrance with Moorish style doors and a cloistered patio with tiled walls and a central fountain. The museum's collection includes paintings as well as colonial-era furnishings that transport visitors to a bygone era of colonial grandeur.
Location: corner of Herrajes and Hatun Rumiyoq streets
Coca Museum
In Andean cultures past and present, the coca leaf has always been revered as a sacred plant. You can learn more about the cultural significance of the coca plant as well as its modern uses and abuses with a visit to the Museo de la Coca in Cusco. Exhibits detail how the plant is cultivated, its botanical and medicinal properties, and recent issues with drug trafficking and cocaine addiction. The attached Coca Store sells chocolates, candies, and soft drinks and other products that use coca as an ingredient.
Location: Palacio 122
Museo Hilario Mendivil
Cusco has been a gathering place for artists since before the colonial era, but the 20th century artist Hilario Mendivil has earned a spot among the best with his trademark long-necked archangels decked out in elegant costumes. Mendivil's children have also adopted the style, and today, members of the family have their studios scattered throughout San Blas. Señor Hilario died in 1977, but his original studio is open to the public as the Hilario Mendivil Museum.
Location: Plazoleta San Blas 634
Historic Regional Museum
Formerly known as the Museo Virreinal, the Museo Histórico Regional was moved to its current location and given a new name after the INC (Peru's National Culture Institute) acquired the childhood home of the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Born in 1539, Garcilaso was the mestizo son of a Spanish colonial administrator and an Inca princess. Garcilaso is famous as the author of "Los Comentarios Reales," which described Inca traditions and customs before the Conquest based on oral traditions that he learned from his mother's family.
Also known as Casa Garcilaso, the museum opened in 2010 and has exhibition rooms with archeological objects as well as material artifacts from Cusco's viceregal, republican, and contemporary periods. Other displays delve into specific themes, such as the life and legend of the rebel leader Tupac Amaru II.
Location: Corner of Calle Garcilaso and Calle Heladeros s/n
Choco Museum Cusco
According to theworlds50best.com, Cusco is the only city in Peru that both produces and consumes its own cacao. (Most cacao is exported to chocolate makers abroad.) Among the local chocolate makers, the ChocoMuseo in Cusco is a place where visitor can learn more about the process from bean to bar by participating in one of the museum's workshops. With or without a workshop, the cafe is open to visitors seeking to enjoy edible and drinkable treats from a balcony overlooking Plaza Regocijo. After a long days of sightseeing, what could be better than chocolate?
Location: Calle Garcilaso 210, 2nd floor
Irk'i Yachay Museum
Open since 1999, this small museum, whose name Irk'i Yachay means "Wisdom of the Children," displays arts and crafts produced by Quechua children from rural Andean communities around Cusco. The museum is a project of Ayllu Yupaychay, a non-profit organization that works to improve primary education for Quechua children using arts-based methodologies. As of this writing (July 2015), the museum is undergoing renovation and is open by appointment only.
Location: Calle Teatro 344
Museum of Popular Art
The underrated Museo de Arte Popular is home to paintings, sculptures and masks by masters of popular art in Cusco as well as historical photographs of the city. The museum was founded in 1937 by the Instituto Americano de Arte, the members of which were responsible for resurrecting the annual Santurantikuy festival on Christmas Eve.
Representative works by notable 20th century Cusco artisans include the elongated-neck figures of Hilario and Georgina Mendivil, clay grotesque art sculptures by Edilberto Merida, and the "niños Manuelitos" (infant Jesus statues for nativity scenes) of Antonio Olave. Note that the museum is rather dusty and not very well-labelled, making this an ideal stop only for true fanatics of popular art.
Location: Av El Sol 103, basement of Galerias Turisticas de la Municipalidad
Qorikancha Site Museum
Located underneath the gardens of Santo Domingo church, this small museum has 5 rooms displaying artifacts found during excavations at Qorikancha from 1992-1995, as well as pre-Inca, Inca and colonial artifacts from Cusco, including pottery, textiles, sculptures, ceramics, musical instruments, mummies and examples of trepanned skulls (evidence of pre-Columbian brain surgery). Be sure to check out the scale model of the Qorikancha.
Location: Av. El Sol s/n (3rd block from Plaza de Armas)
Center of Traditional Textiles of Cusco
Andean textile weaving is a living tradition whose techniques, styles and designs must be actively preserved and maintained. Founded in 1996, the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales seeks to provide a space where weavers from Andean communities near Cusco can learn, share and document their knowledge of weaving in order to guarantee its preservation for future generations.
The center operates a store and a textile museum. The permanent exhibit "Weaving Lives" explores the diverse functions of textiles at different stages of weavers' lives.
Location: Av El Sol 603
Center of Qosqo Native Art
The best place to experience Cusco's brilliantly inspiring music and dance traditions is on the streets during one of the city's countless processions. However, if your travel dates happen to not coincide with any festivals, a performance at the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo provides a worthy substitute. Founded in 1924 by the first folk music and dance group in all of Peru, the center is a living repository of music and dance traditions from different districts and communities of Cusco. The nightly performances feature dancers in typical costumes and a sample of the region's musical instruments including the Andean flute.
Location: Av. El Sol 604
San Pedro Market
Among the sights you'll see at Mercado San Pedro: towers of fruits and vegetables, piles of herbs, stacks of fresh flowers, every imaginable animal cut in the butcher section, wheels of cheese, barrels of nuts and dried fruits, textiles, tailors, incense, love potions, amulets, and ladies who'll blend your favorite juice from fresh ingredients. Not to mention a whole section of food stalls serving breakfast and lunch. A set meal, called a menu, includes starter, main and dessert. Stop by to feast your eyes on local life, just remember to be courteous with your camera and ask permission before snapping a photo.
Hours: daily, until 5pm
The Cusco Planetarium is a family-run project located about 15 minutes from the historic center in a small Andean-style house with adobe walls, terraced gardens and a llama corral. For astrology lovers, a visit here is an opportunity to learn about the universe and how the Inca civilization understood it. Note that advance reservations are required and the number of participants per day is limited. Groups are picked up in Cusco and transferred by car to the private observatory not far from Sacsayhuaman.
Location: Llaullipata Ecological Reserve, carretera Sacsayhuaman
From organized tours to unscheduled wandering, relaxing spa treatments and nightclubs that go until the early dawn, Cusco city has no shortage of activities to keep travelers busy.
Cusco City Tour
For travelers short on time, a guided Cusco tour is the best way to take in the highlights of South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. Group tours typically begin in the afternoon, visiting the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. These two sites provide an introduction to the drama of Cusco's history through its architecture, from the rise of the Inca Empire to its defeat by Spanish conquistadors and the building of a colonial city atop the ruins. Then drive into the countryside to see impressive archeological sites, including Sacsayhuaman.
Churches & Religious Art
In the years after the conquest, the visual arts (paintings, murals, sculptures) became a primary medium for the evangelization of Peru's indigenous populations. To fulfill the demand for religious art, the "Escuela Cusqueña" (Cusco School of Art) was instituted to train indigenous artists in European methods, although these artists infused their work with symbols and meanings that only make sense in a local Andean context. (A famous example the depiction of a cuy (guinea pig) in a painting of the Last Supper.) Today Cusco's churches are the principal repositories of this artistic legacy. The Religious Ticket or "Boleto Religioso" (30 soles) allows travelers to visit the Cusco Cathedral, San Cristobal Church, San Blas Church, and the Archbishop's Palace (Museum of Religious Art) in a circuit that showcases the city's most impressive works of colonial religious art.
Sacred Valley Tours
In Inca times, the Sacred Valley was reserved for specialized agriculture and the Inca kings' private estates. Today, finely sculpted terraces and enigmatic ruins dot this narrow valley famous for its singular beauty. The towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo are the principal stops, though travelers with more time on their hands will find plenty more to see and do. It's possible to visit the Sacred Valley on a day tour from Cusco, which is convenient for travelers who need to return to Cusco to acclimate for a trek or for an early flight out. If time allows, we highly recommend spending a night or two in the Sacred Valley, away from the bustle of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Peru's many pre-Columbian cultures left no written histories and no Rosetta stones to help us decipher their ways of living. Instead we have artifacts and other material remains that provide tantalizing glimpses into lost civilizations. Stop by one of Cusco's museums, such as MAP, Casa Concha (Machu PIcchu Museum), Museo Inka, or Museo de Sitio Qorikancha, to see painted ceramics, ceremonial vessels with ornate designs, textiles, weapons, mummy bundles, skulls and other remainders of Peru's civilizations past.
From high end boutiques selling fine jewelry and vicuna goods to handicraft stalls and local markets, Cusco has plenty of options to grab a souvenir. Alpaca wool hats, gloves, and sweaters are among the most popular items to buy. Most shops are concentrated on the main streets that branch out from the Plaza de Armas and Plaza Regocijo. For silver jewelry, check out the Andean Magic Art Jewelry store on Calle del Medio 110. For artisan goods, the streets Tandapata and Carmen Alto in Barrio San Blas are a great place to lose yourself in vintage and boutique shops. The best option for trinkets and textiles is the Centro Artesanal Cusco at the very end of Av. El Sol.
Spa & Massage Treatments
Whether you've finished a trek or are just trying to deal with the high altitude, your body might need some TLC after a few days in Cusco, so why not pamper yourself and spend a few hours at the spa? In Cusco, you'll find salons that incorporate Andean medicinal knowledge of herbs and salts. Ask your hotel concierge for recommendations.
Get off the tour bus and inject some real adventure into your exploration of Cusco's ruins with a mountain bike or horseback riding tour. You can ride between Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay, stopping by smaller sites in between while getting views of the city and the surrounding landscape. It's the perfect option to get away from the crowds while in Cusco. The Sacred Valley also has rafting, rock climbing, and ATV tours available.
Rain or shine, Cusco comes to life after dark. Pub-style bars such as Paddy's Pub, Cross Keys, and The Muse II serve beers, cocktails, and food in cozy environments. If you prefer a more raucous scene, head to one of the dance-til-dawn night clubs which include perennial favorites Mythology, Mama Africa, Groove, Señor Frogs, and 7 Angelitos. Smaller venues such as Km 0 and Le Nomade serve drinks with a side of live music.
As one of Peru's most popular destinations, Cusco boasts a range of hotels to suit every budget. The following are our preferred hotels in Cusco, selected for their outstanding service, ideal location, and excellent amenities.
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Palacio del Inka
Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Historic Center, Cusco
Across the street from the Koricancha Temple's impressive stone walls, Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection Cusco enjoys a great location in a 500-year-old restored mansion built on original Inca foundations. Colonial Andean art and decor in the hotel's common areas and guest rooms wonderfully showcase the city's history. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, spa, sauna, fitness center, and concierge. Common areas include a comfortable lobby with an impressive pyramidal skylight and a charming courtyard with gurgling fountains.
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Calle 7 Cuartones 306, Historic Center, Cusco
The upper floors at El Mercado look out over the tiled roofs and surrounding hills of Cusco, while the gorgeous interior courtyard offers a peaceful oasis away from the city bustle. This excellent 4-star hotel offers bright and airy rooms, 32 total, and comfortable common areas that entice guests to sit and relax. Standard room amenities include a safety box, satellite TV, and marble bathrooms, with an option to upgrade to an extra-luxurious suite. Start your morning with breakfast, featuring made-to-order eggs and any combination of fresh fruit juice. After a day of touring, "La Taberna" prepares delicious cocktails to help you unwind and a selection of market fresh dishes to fuel the next day's adventures.
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Casa San Blas
Tocuyeros 566, San Blas, Cusco
With gorgeous wooden furnishings, a pretty terrace area with umbrellas, and colorful artwork, Casa San Blas Boutique will make you feel at home in Cusco. All 18 rooms showcase handmade colonial-style furniture and Andean weavings as well as lush bedding for a good night's rest. Dine or order a cocktail in the downstairs restaurant before indulging in a luxurious massage in your room. Located in the historic artisan quarter of San Blas, this excellent-value hotel is privately situated, but still close to restaurants, bars, artisan workshops, and galleries.
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Amaru Inca I
Cuesta de San Blas 541, San Blas, Cusco
Located in the heart of the bohemian San Blas district, Amaru Inca Hostal offers comfortable accommodation for a great value. Each room is furbished with wood flooring, a flat-screen television, and a private bathroom with shower. The hotel is set in a charming colonial house with internal patio and garden. Wifi is available in common areas.
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Cusco's best restaurants give travelers an opportunity to sample the range and breadth of Peruvian cooking. Picky eaters need not worry; Cusco has its fair share of pizzas, hamburgers, and other Western standards if that's your yen.
Bodega 138
This Italian restaurant known for its specialty wood-fired pizzas, including no meat options, like the classic Margarita or Rafaela (with mozzarella cheese, black olives, mushrooms, tomato and rucola).
Address: Calle Herrajes 138, Cusco
ChocoMuseo
Chocolate. Need we say more? This decadent little museum is both charming and educational. Whether you're a chocolate lover looking for a great place to drink coffee or just looking for an interactive learning experience – ChocoMuseo is the place for you.
Address: Calle Garcilaso 210 (2nd floor), Cusco
Cicciolina merges Novo Andino (New Andean) dishes, Mediterranean flavors, and international cuisine. Nestled in a quaint Cusco street corner, the restaurant is on the second floor of an old colonial home not too far from the city's central plaza.
This trendy restaurant/bar/guesthouse is unlike anything else you will find in the Cusco area – a true visual art experience. The restaurant menu offers a good array of culinary treats including Mediterranean, Andean, steak and vegetarian options.
Address: Plazoleta Nazarenas 221, Cusco
GreenPoint is a popular pick for vegans and veggies in Cusco. The 100-percent vegan menu offers a wide selection of dishes, from a quinoa burger, vegetable-filled lasagna, and smoked sushi with seaweed, eggplant, and cashew nut cream cheese.
Address: Carmen Bajo 235, Cusco
Jack's Cafe
Eager diners wait in line for a chance at a true American style meal. Hearty salads, hamburgers, and tuna melts are on the menu as well as ice cream shakes!
Address: Choquechaka 509, Cusco
Craving to see more Cusco restaurant options? View our article Dining in the Clouds: Top Restaurants in Cusco and ask your travel advisor for their recommendations too!
Traveling to Peru in the peak season (June, July, August) requires lots of planning several months in advance. This includes booking hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), flights to/from Cusco, train tickets to/from Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu tickets (limited to 400 and sell out weeks in advance) and Inca Trail permits if applicable.
Tips for Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is a concern for travelers arriving to Cusco (at 3,400 meters or 11,150 feet) directly from lower elevations. Minor symptoms include headache, fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite. Acclimation varies widely by individual. Most people are able to adjust within a day or two. Severe reactions to the altitude are rare and hard to predict. Before you travel, ask your doctor about medications to prevent altitude sickness. During your visit to Cusco, keep hydrated, avoid heavy meals, and try the local remedy, coca leaf tea. If you're planning to hike to higher elevations, plan to spend 2-3 days acclimating in Cusco before beginning the trek.
Getting Around Cusco
Walking is the best way to get around the historic center of Cusco. You can walk from one side of the historic center to the other within 15-20 minutes. Around the Plaza de Armas you'll find Cusco's top attractions, restaurants, and nightlife options. The area around the main plaza is mostly flat, but the streets become steeply inclined when you walk toward the San Blas, San Cristobal, or Santa Ana neighborhoods.
You can find money exchange offices and ATMs throughout the historic center and on Av. El Sol. (Ask your bank about international banking fees.) For payments in USD or to exchange USD or Euros to Soles, you'll need crisp bills with no blemishes of any kind. Bills with tiny rips, marks, and other defects will likely be rejected.
Cusco city is generally warm during the day and cold at night. Bring sunblock and sunglasses for day tours, and don't forget your warm clothes for the evenings. A thermal undershirt paired with a fleece, windproof jacket, and long pants is usually sufficient for Cusco's 5C/40F nights.
For the rainy season, packing the right clothes to stay (relatively) dry can make the difference between an enjoyable experience and a wet, miserable one. Pack long pants made of synthetic quick drying fabric (not jeans), a rain poncho to go over your head and your backpack, and an umbrella to use during day tours.
Some legs of your Cusco trip may require you to leave your heavy luggage behind, for example to take the train to Machu Picchu (passengers are limited to 1 bag or backpack weighing 5kg/11lbs) or for a multi-day trek. This is generally not a problem as most hotels provide luggage storage for guests at no additional charge.
Getting in/around/out of Cusco
What airlines fly to Cusco?
Several daily flights connect Cusco to major destinations across Peru. From Lima to Cusco and vice versa, major airlines are LATAM (previously known as LAN), Star Peru, Peruvian Airlines, and Taca. Of these carriers, LATAM provides the highest number of options and the most reliable service, but also the most expensive fares.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (airport code: CUZ) in Cusco is located 3mi/5km (10-15 minutes) southeast of the historic center and the Plaza de Armas.
How can I get a taxi in Cusco?
Note that it is possible to walk from one side of the historic center of Cusco to the other within 10-15 minutes. One-way streets and occasional closures due to processions sometimes make it faster to go by foot than by car.
However you might need a taxi to get to the airport or bus terminal, or to visit to Sacsayhuaman or Cristo Blanco if you prefer not to hike. You can either hail a taxi from the street or arrange transport through your hotel concierge. Check for a placard or other indication that the vehicle is an official taxi. Taxis are not metered. Negotiate the fare before getting into the car. Payment is given when you reach your destination.
Few taxi drivers speak English. If your Spanish is limited, try to have as much information about your destination written down in Spanish or ask your hotel concierge to help you.
How can I get to Machu Picchu from Cusco?
Train travel is easiest and fastest way to get from Cusco or the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. From Poroy station (15 minutes from Cusco), the trip is 4 hours. Trains depart more frequently from Ollantaytambo (1 hour by car from Cusco) and arrive at Aguas Calientes in 2 hours.
Travelers in search of adventure can opt to hike the Inca Trail, which enters Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.
Where can I go after/in addition to Cusco and Machu Picchu?
Venture south to Puno and sail across the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Lake Titicaca.
Go to Arequipa to get your fill of colonial architecture and delicious Peruvian cuisine; then head to the Colca Canyon to spot the Andean condor in flight.
Immerse yourself in the rainforest wonders of Peru's Amazon. From Cusco, a 45 minute flight gets you to Puerto Maldonado and a range of eco-lodges located 30-60 minutes downriver on the edge of Tambopata Reserve.
Can I drink tap water?
For visitors just arrived to Cusco, Peru and South America, drinking tap water is not advisable. Bottled water is available for sale at kiosks, markets, cafes, and restaurants throughout the city of Cusco.
Is it safe to drink coca leaf tea?
Mate de coca (coca leaf tea) is a popular folk remedy in Cusco and throughout the Andes; many hotels provide complimentary cups to guests on check-in. Packaged tea bags are also available at Peruvian supermarkets. Note however that possession of coca leaf tea is illegal in the U.S.
What happens if I get sick?
In case of serious illness, contact your tour operator or hotel concierge. They will be able to refer you to a clinic staffed by English-speaking doctors.
Is it safe to eat street food?
As tempting as Cusco's street food offerings may appear, it's best to resist the impulse to indulge. Especially if you're in Peru for a short time, the last thing you want is to spend a day confined to your room. Avoid open containers of ketchup and other condiments (small packets are fine). Eat boiled vegetables and fruits with peels only. Use your judgement when ordering salads and ceviche (raw fish). More expensive restaurants are careful to wash with purified water and prepare food with only the freshest ingredients.
Is Cusco safe?
Cusco is considered one of the safest cities in Peru. Standard travel precautions apply: don't leave your bags and belongings unattended and take extra care in crowded places. Leave jewelry and excess cash in the safety box at your hotel.
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I've seen a lot of versions of green bean casseroles that don't quite look like that old-time favorite. In this recipe, I really try to capture the flavor of the original dish. I think it turns out amazing!
2.Finely slice the mushrooms and onion. Add them and the olive oil to a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mushrooms and onions are browned. Sprinkle in the tapioca flour. Stir until you can no longer see it in the pan. Then, stir in the can of beef broth and allow to simmer.
2. If the sweet potato isn't already cooked, cube and put in a bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Add the sweet potato, coconut milk, ¼ cup beef broth, thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Stir the sweet potato mixture into the mushroom gravy mixture in the pan. Then, pat the green beans dry and add them to the pan. Stir. Transfer the entire mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with the pork rinds. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve warm.
This is actually why I made the sauce, but then I was craving a barbecue/cocktail meatball, so I used the sauce to make these epic green beans. However this is a killer creamy beef stroganoff sauce as well!
The Ancestral Table: Traditional Recipes for a Paleo Lifestyle. He agreed to give us an exclusive sneak peak into his book and is letting me feature a recipe!
I found this recipe to have flavors that I love! Don't let the spices scare you off, because I use many of them in my book as well. If they do worry you, read this article. This recipe was easy to throw together as a tasty week night meal. I loved how healthy I felt after eating it. Both me and my fiance commented on how great we felt after eating such clean dish! The only change I made, was adding 3 pieces of chopped bacon in while sautéing the onion. Our grass fed beef is super lean and can turn out really dry if its not cooked with extra sauce or fat, so thats why we added the bacon. Also, I really enjoyed the tomatoes in the recipe and may have added a few more if I made it again.
Collard greens are very versatile and have been in use for at least 2,000 years; the ancient Greeks cultivated them along with kale. Sukuma wiki is the Swahili name for collard greens; it literally translates to "push/stretch the week." As the name implies, collards are available year-round in East Africa and are used to stretch out meals to last all week.
In the culinary world, sukuma wiki is a common name for a Kenyan dish of braised collard greens, usually prepared with ground meat, tomatoes, and onions. I love this dish because it's a breeze to put together and an easy way to put something that tastes slightly exotic on the table on short notice. Make sure to prep your ingredients ahead of time, as this dish comes together quickly.
1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat, then add the onion. Saute the onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and jalapeño and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and seasonings,and cook until only slightly pink, about 6 minutes; stir frequently so the ground beef doesn't clump.
2. Add the collard greens and tomatoes and saute. until the collard greens are wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir everything gently as it cooks, being careful not to mush the tomatoes. Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
perfect as an appetizer since they will please most guests.
2. In a medium frying pan, add the olive oil, onion, and apple. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and red pepper (if you like a little kick of spice). Simmer for 5 more minutes. Add the mixture to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
3, Add the sauce and meatballs back to the pan and cook over low heat until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Happy holidays from Paleo Girls Kitchen. No matter how you are celebrating, this peppermint hot chocolate will add Christmas cheer to any plans (maybe leave out the vodka for the kiddos). Liz Wolf over at Cavegirleats.com recently posted an awesome video about Paleo Happy Hour as well as this recipe card!
Also, if you are still looking for some last minute Paleo gifts, feel free to give my book :) . Also check out Sarah Fragoso's, from Everyday Paleo, must have healthy gift list here.
Have a fun filled safe holiday season!
This sweet and spicy side dish is a nice recipe for the fall season. The roasted veggies are warm, filling, and the perfect addition to any meal.
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and generously spray it with olive oil. Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Slice it into ½-inch wedges.
2. Cube the sweet potato into 1 inch chunks. In a large bowl, toss the squash and potato with the orange juice, chili pepper, and maple syrup. Spread the mixture in single layer on the pan. Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip or stir the mixture and return it to the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until it is nicely browned. Serve warm.
One of my favorite easy dinners is heating up one of Diestel Family Turkey Ranch's smoked turkey thighs. My sister works there so I am very lucky to get these often! It is nice to pair the savory turkey meat with this sweet and tangy sauce!
1. In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and olive oil. Sauté for 3 minutes or until it is translucent. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the fig butter, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. Then, simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Serve with the turkey thighs or even chicken!
**There are some added sugars in this product, but overall it is pretty much Paleo. If you are super-strict Paleo, you can probably make this with four really ripe figs. Add them to a food processor with 1 tablespoon honey and pulse until it is a pureé. Add that to the sauce! I would have done that initially, but there are no figs in season where I am right now.


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Erma's Jamaica Hospital Appeal Fund UK cordially invites you to our Annual Fundraising Gala Ball on Saturday 24th September 2016 at The Centennial Centre, 100 Icknield Port Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 0AA.
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Noted soy boy and empty suit Beto says maybe we do not need no stinkin' constitution
Actually, Robert Francis, it is Socialism we do not need
In an interview with the Washington Post, Beto O'Rourke suggested that it might be time for America to ditch that 230-year-old Constitution:
Throughout the two-hour interview — which was often interrupted by bystanders urging him to run for president — O'Rourke boomeranged between a bright-eyed hope that the United States will soon dramatically change its approach to a whole host of issues and a dismal suspicion that the country is now incapable of implementing sweeping change.
When asked which it is, O'Rourke paused.
"I'm hesitant to answer it because I really feel like it deserves its due, and I don't want to give you a — actually, just selfishly, I don't want a sound bite of it reported, but, yeah, I think that's the question of the moment: Does this still work?" O'Rourke said. "Can an empire like ours with military presence in over 170 countries around the globe, with trading relationships . . . and security agreements in every continent, can it still be managed by the same principles that were set down 230-plus years ago?"
How foolish! Actually, without those principles, Beto, are what made the country great, and abandoning them? That would be disastrous But maybe that is what you want?
So, I bought a pack of razors yesterday……….
So, now fast food is racist?
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Photo by Rich Glass courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb Digital win Nate Therriault (centre) shared the Showcase Showdown adult men's podium with Mike Barton (left) and Jordan Phillips (right).
Showcase Showdown organizers wanted to do something a little bit different for the snowboard competition's 20th anniversary.
Bringing in a video-game theme was at the top of mind, as competitors had to complete five levels to pass the game — snake run, euro carve, jump, rails and quarter-pipe.
At the end of the day, Siv Knudsen edged out the adult female win over Megan Hebert and Tena Monahan while on the men's side, Nate Therriault bested Mike Barton and Jordan Phillips. As for the youths, Irie Smith emerged on the women's side over Juliette Pelchat and Marissa Sequiera while Jadyn Chomlack got past Caleb Chomlack and Truth Smith on the men's side.
The adult winners both enjoyed the event's unique format.
"They want to get out of the mainstream, the triple cork and big competitions, so having a lot of little contests like this was the way to see who's the best all around. It showed that clean snowboarding is now about going straight on a jump and then doing a double cork, it's about carving and hitting a snake run and being able to hit a quad," Therriault said.
Therriault, originally from Mont-Tremblant, Que., said he enjoys being able to interact with the next generation of riders on the hill. Therriault operates CSM Whistler, a tuning shop in Function Junction, and has come to know a number of the competitors as a result.
"It was fun. For me, it was all about being with the grom nation and all the kids," he said. "I know all those kids and to me, it's just a big party. Whatever format it is, it's just a matter of being with all those kids and having a good time."
He likened the Showcase Showdown to a day on the hill with some friends where they're just pushing each other to go bigger and higher.
"I don't really show up there thinking I'm going to do this and this, but it's more like I'm riding and it's like riding with some friends. When a friend lands a trick, you're pumped and you want to do the same trick or a bigger trick, it pumps the other person and you're pumping each other to have more fun," Therriault said.
"That's what happened. I was in the zone and I was having a lot of fun."
Therriault also credited his livelihood for setting himself up for success, as he showed up with a board set to do well on the challenging course.
"With carving and snake runs, it's all about having a well-tuned board, so that's a big advantage that I have. I showed up with a perfectly tuned, park-tuned board, and I was super fast and aggressive, so that does help a lot. From there, you go with the flow of the comp. Whatever people do, you need to step up your game a little bit," he said.
Meanwhile, Knudsen also appreciated the interesting way of showing what she can do on her board.
"The concept of the event was brilliant, I loved the fact that there were so many categories to ride. It's hard to pick a favourite but I would say that I really liked the quarter pipe since you don't really get to ride those things too often," Knudsen wrote in an email. "I had so much fun riding that day, the set up was great and it felt good to push my self to do tricks. I just focused on my own riding and didn't really know what to expect end of the day. And the end of the day the only thing that mattered was that I had a great time and I was happy with my own riding."
Knudsen, originally from Finland, is across the pond for her third winter in Canada. While some of the levels were tough to do well on because of some recent snowfall, they were certainly enjoyable to take on.
"As usual, the weather brought an extra challenge to the comp. The snake run had been covered (with) snow during the night before the competition. And with the hard wind, it was a bit sketchy with the speed to the jumps but other than that the conditions were good. The shapers had done a great job building and grooming the set ups," she wrote.
In addition to overall winners, individual event champions were crowned. Jadyn Chomlack was tops for the jump and the carve, Phillips was best on the snake run, Sam Numann conquered the rail and Taylor Duszynski tamed the quarter-pipe.


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A working-class family insinuates themselves into the household of a rich family.
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
Starring Song Kang-ho, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Choi Woo-shik
Review by Jon Kissel
Bong Joon-ho is a kind of South Korean jack-of-all-trades, in that his movies defy easy classification. His contemporaries are more easily put into boxes, between the psycho-sexual extremity of Park Chan-wook or the mysterious morality plays of Lee Chang-dong or the low-key romance of Hong Sang-soo. Bong is all over the place, often within the same film. His breakout film, Memories of Murder, is a police farce, a ground-level satire, and a deadly serious serial killer chase. He followed that with a comedic monster film, a murder mystery, a post-apocalyptic class metaphor, and an ET-homage, if the government had been trying to eat ET. By being unpredictable for so long, the unpredictability has become his trademark. Wherever a Bong Joon-ho film starts, it's never clear where it's going to end. This remains true for his latest and most impactful film, Parasite. The first foreign-language Best Picture winner, Parasite has also ridden a wave of ecstatic critical acclaim, and perhaps recency bias, to feature heavily on end-of-decade lists, all while making a tremendous amount of money over its modest budget. Like all of Bong's other films, Parasite doesn't quite fit with what's come before, but that dissonance doesn't stop it from being an enthralling exploration of class in a package that is wound like clockwork.
Parasite tells the story of two families of four, the Parks and the Kims, and their places of occupancy at the opposite ends of Seoul. The Parks live in a gated palace that seems completely sealed off from the megalopolis they live within, their every whim and desire satisfied by paid staffers. The Kims live in a basement apartment that seems hundreds of feet lower in sea level, scrounging for bits of stolen Wi-Fi and taking whatever contract work they can find. The Parks are poor but they're a particular kind of poor i.e. the kind that would never refer to themselves as such. Poor people don't have university credits, or Olympic track and field medals, or a series of failed but fondly remembered ventures in their past. It's never in question what the Parks are: they're just as wealthy as any lord or earl from hundreds of years ago. The Kims seem like something new, and in need of a new classification.
Whatever they are, the Kims come into contact with the Parks through a friend of son Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik). The friend can no longer tutor the Parks' teenage daughter (Park So-dam) and he wants Ki-woo to step in, partly because he knows Ki-woo needs the work and partly because the friend wants to leave the daughter with someone he considers harmless, as the friend is infatuated with her. With some help in document forgery from artistically-inclined sister Da-hye (Jung Ji-so), Ki-woo easily aces the interview with the spacey and trusting Park matriarch Yeon-gyo (Cho Yeo-jeong), and immediately recommends Da-hye as an art therapist for young Da-sung (Jung Hyeon-jun). With two Kim family members in the Park house, it's only a matter of time before father Ki-taek (Song Kang-ho) and mother Chung-sook (Jang Hye-jin) are brought in as a driver and housekeeper, though the old driver and the old housekeeper (Lee Jung-eun) must first be forced out.
Fitting for a film about a con, little is real or genuine in Parasite. Plotwise, characters are constantly lying to each other, but themes of trust and the privilege of trusting frequently arise. Da-hye expertly plays on Yeon-gyo's fears about Da-sung's psyche before she even knows Yeon-gyo has those fears, and then, through more buzzwords and psychobabble, makes herself indispensable to the Park family, or at least the part of it who's pretending to be a tortured artist, as Da-sung is. Fulfilling a need that doesn't exist: the story of how the rich spend money. Walls aren't really walls, stones aren't really stones, lines aren't really lines. The Parks believe themselves to be savvy consumers who only pay for the best, but they do no follow-up and are easily satisfied. The Kims, made so by their desperate circumstances, are perfect con artists and the Parks, made so by their bottomless resources, are perfect marks, forming a symbiotic relationship that's mutually beneficial despite its false origins.
For the god of Parasite, the great sin isn't lying to rich people or poisoning a maid with an allergen. What spins the film out into chaos and its bloody conclusion is the Kims pretending to be the Parks, embodied by their moving in when the Parks go on vacation. This blurring puts them in contact with the last symbiotic hanger-on of the Parks, maid Gook Moon-gwong, who has… left some valuables in the house that she was unable to collect after her firing. Like good working class dupes, the Kims and Moon-gwong go to war with each other for the affections of the Parks, a conflict that will ultimately swoop them all up.
Bong is mindful of every detail in Parasite, making this film the heir of Christopher Nolan or David Fincher. While Parasite is lighter than all of Nolan's and Fincher's films, it does share a sense of purpose in every statement and prop. As props, lines, and motifs reemerge and reoccur, the film does begin to feel like it's on rails, like Bong is whispering in the viewer's ear to pay attention to this or that. The film also loses any subtlety on its class metaphors, both in the long scene of the Kims drunkenly recapping the film and in the increasingly prevalent sniffing scenes. These are small flaws that make the film's point too aggressively and distract from the emotional stakes, but that's not to say that there are no emotional stakes. Parasite is satirical and contains some amount of distancing from its characters-as-themes, but there is a cumulative weight to the events of the film that keeps pushing the characters forward to their unhappy ends. That near-Biblical inevitability, manifested in tossed-off hip checks and whispers of peach fuzz, gives a fun and stylish film a tragic bent, as purposeful as every other aspect of Parasite.
While it's always hammering away at its broad economic points, Parasite wouldn't be as successful as it is if it didn't also get something true on an individual level. All con stories are going to have a whiff of imposter syndrome about them, but Parasite in particular dines out on this phenomenon. Ki-woo lives in this zone. He is the only one who seems to have pretensions of social ascension, as his parents and his sister seem committed to the 'no plan' philosophy that Ki-taek espouses. The rest wouldn't torture themselves about fitting in at a fancy dinner party, in the way that Ki-woo does. His feeling out of place is correct and earned, as he is not supposed to be there, but the actor plays it with an earnestness that cuts through his specific circumstances into the universal feeling that is embodied by that scene. What do all these attractive people I'm surrounded by know that I don't? What, if anything, is beneath their courtesy? Parasite largely exists in a rarefied symbolism, and getting onto a human level is a vital respite from the oft-heavy class considerations.
At one of Bong's many acceptance speeches, he implored the audience to get over the one-inch barrier of subtitles and discover a new world of cinema. That's probably the noblest sentiment to come out of an acceptance speech in a long time, and a central one to film in general. Parasite and films like it from around the world get me closer to the culture they take place in, and serve as the kind of educational and empathy-building experience that movies are supposed to be. It's always clear that Parasite is primarily for the filmgoer who's marinated in Korean culture their whole lives. It's not opaque for the American viewer, but it's not explicitly for them. Parasite does a lot of things, but one of my favorite things it does is how it places America as just one more country, indistinguishable from Malta or Burkina Faso. Movies broaden the world even as they shrink it. I love them. A-
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Chen Zhaopi (chinês: 陈照丕; pinyin: Chén zhào pī) (1893 — 1972) foi um importante mestre de Taijiquan da 18ª geração da Família Chen. Foi um dos principais responsáveis pela expansão do estilo na China e no exterior, além de criador da importante academia para o ensino da arte marcial em Chenjiagou, Wenxian.

Biografia
Nascido em Chenjiagou no ano de 1893, Chen Zhaopi viveu em sua vila natal até aproximadamente seus 21 anos. Lá, aprendeu o Taijiquan da sua família com quatro importantes mestres, dentre os quais seu pai, Chen Dengke, e seu tio, Chen Fake, criador da "nova estrutura" (xen jia, 新家) para o estilo. Chen Zhaopi, que havia se mudado para Pequim em 1928, foi o responsável pela ida do mestre Chen Fake para aquela cidade, onde, naquele mesmo ano, seu tio abriria o Instituto Zhongzhou. Foi neste momento, a partir da abertura do Instituto, que o Taijiquan da Família Chen passou a ser sistematicamente ensinado para qualquer interessado e não mais de forma secreta, fechada apenas dentro da família.

Quando Chen Fake estabeleceu-se em Pequim, Chen Zhaopi visitou Nanquim, onde se tornou treinador honorário na Academia Central de Artes Nacionais, a convite do Partido Nacionalista, então no poder. Além de Pequim e Nanquim, entre 1928 e 1958, atuou como professor em diversas outras partes da China: Xian, Lanzhou, Luoyang, Kaifeng, e Zhengzhou. Após 1958, no final da Guerra Civil, retornou para Chenjiagou, onde enfrentaria diversas perseguições políticas a fim de manter viva a tradição do Taijiquan local. Apesar disso, alcançou destaque no meio das artes marciais, ingressando, em 1964, no Comitê Nacional de Wushu. Por conta da sua ligação pregressa com o Partido Nacionalista e devido ao fato de o Taijiquan ter sido considerado uma prática antiquada e supersticiosa na época da Revolução Cultural, sofreu humilhações públicas e momentos de grande dificuldades para o ensino da sua arte. No final da Revolução Cultural, quando o Partido Comunista decidiu promover, ao seu modo, as artes marciais, seu trabalho de expansão do Taijiquan para fora da vila da família intensificou-se. Perto dos 80 anos, ele ainda se dedicava à carreira de professor, vindo a falecer em 1972.

Dentre os mais notórios discípulos de Chen Zhaopi destaca-se o seu sobrinho, Chen Zhenglei, herdeiro da 19ª geração da família Chen e sucessor da linha direta da 11ª geração do Taijiquan da Família Chen.

Bibliografia
 GAFFNEY,, David; SIM (2002). Chen Style Taijiquan. The source of Taiji Boxing (Berkeley: Blue Snake Books).

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Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the union when it comes to square footage but they might just have some of the best taste in ready mix trucks. Check out this fleet of Consolidated Concrete.
Yeah, this aint some 1988 promo photo this is from now, like June 2015 now. I'm packing up my bags and moving to Rhode Island!
And for an extra special treat how about his old girl. Age, vintage, model are all unknow. The water tank reads Worthington. Have a guess? Let me know in the comments below.
Thanks Ryan for the share. Believe it or not he found even more A-Cars in journey. Come back soon to find out out what's next.
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We had a lovely trip to Tuscany earlier on this year, during which time we spent a day with Bruna teaching us to cook some of the local dishes. Alex fell in love with the Pici, but I thought the fresh cantucci were just great . This recipe is my special Christmas version – if you want something more traditional, replace the pistachios with more almonds, the orange with lemon zest and omit the chocolate.
Cantucci are are a great Tuscan biscotti ('twice baked'), traditionally served with a glass of Vin Santo in which to dunk them. They work equally well with any spirit, or a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. They are very dry after the second baking and store very well, for a long period of time. Bagged up, they make great presents, so what better gift could you give this Christmas?
Having said all of that, they're great eaten hot out of the oven after their initial bake (much more cookie-like), so if you can't quite squeeze all of the slices onto the tray for their second bake, you've got an excuse to eat the surplus there and then And as for their keeping abilities, I've never known them to hang around for more than a couple of days!
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