When To Go
Cusco's peak season falls during the dry winter months (June through September), along with Christmas and Easter holidays. An influx in visitors from the Northern Hemisphere during these times translates into inflated lodging prices and bigger crowds at the most popular attractions. If you're traveling around June 24 for the Inti Raymi festival, or July 28 for Peru's Independence Day, be advised to book well in advance. Traveling during the wet summer season (November through March) will give you the most bang for your buck since prices are lower and crowds are smaller; the downside is the unpredictable rainy weather. Luckily, locals are always selling colorful ponchos in times of desperate need.
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