Modern Cusco pulses to the rhythm of its main activity, tourism. The overwhelming importance of this industry has meant the development of a great diversity in the products and services of this town of 1 million people. Nowadays, there is an adequate infrastructure to ensure that the huge number of visitors who come here each year are satisfied and have fun.
Museums There are many museums and galleries open in the city. In order to visit the most important ones, you should buy the "Boleto TurÃstico," or tourist pass.
The most important museum is probably the Museo Inka of Pre-Hispanic culture, located one block from the Plaza de Armas. The building was once the residence of the Marques de Vallumbrioso and housed the best library in the new world. One block further on is the Plaza Nazarenas, where you can find the Casa Cabrera with its permanent exhibition of works by the famous photographer MartÃn Chambi. Next to the Plaza de Armas, is the Plaza Regocijo and the museum Casa Garcilaso with its exhibition of colonial art. Here you will also find the Contemporary Art Museum.
Other galleries of note include the Banco Wiese, the gallery of the Escuela de Bellas Artes, and the exhibition of pictures by children from Andean communities, called Irq'i Yachay.
Dances both new and old In the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo on Avenida El Sol, there is a daily show of the region's folk dances which has been running for more than 25 years. After watching the performance, if you feel like dancing yourself, there a great many clubs and discos in Cusco, particularly on Procuradores Street. Some of the longest running places are the Kamikase, the Ukuku's Pub Cultural, the Mama Africa, all of which are pubs with great drinks, good music and lots of spontaneity.
When it comes to clubs, Uptown is a good choice, with mostly electronic music, and there are also the Muki and the Xcess, two of the most popular venues amongst Cusco's residents. Most of these places are located in center of town, so it is easy to visit several places in the same night. Make the most of it and enjoy!2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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