Cusco is one of my favorite places. It is so much more than a base to visit Machu Picchu. Located in the Andes Mountains, the town has a mystical feel about it. The beautiful colonial buildings and cobbled streets are breathtaking with the mountains serving as a backdrop. Cusco has a rich Incan history and is the home to museums, archaeological sites, fabulous cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Cusco is a safe city, with an exception of some petty crimes, theft, and pickpocketing that can be…