I liked Cusco quite a bit. The main city square is surrounded by bars and restaurants, and lots of people are everywhere. Lots to do and see, historical tours are available, and I recommend the sacred Valley tour!

My wife and I flew to Lima with our 10 and 12 yr old kids. After a day playing in Lima we flew to Cusco which is an amazing place. The city is surrounded by mountains on all sides so visually it's beautiful. The altitude didn't really bother us at all. We explored the city and near by ruins the first 2 days then spent a day out in the Sacred Valley. Again we loved the ruins and the countryside views. We ended up on Machu Picchu and were blown away. Better that we imagined. I highly recommend Peru. Great people, great country, great sites.

Cusco is the most beautiful place on earth! Amazing people, beautiful landscapes everywhere, gorgeous places to walk around, cheap food everywhere, amaaazing nightlife!, great tours and markets all around. You have to visit San Blas, and the obvious Macchu Picchu, Sacsahuayman, etc... I just can't get over the city, my favourite place ever. Very romantic if travelling with someone and most definetly very romantic if you're travelling alone (believe me.. meeting someone is guaranteed even if you just sit down in the town square.) But please.. dont go to mcdonalds! cant believe it actually made it to the town square.. Hotels are pretty cheap if looking for something nice and clean, plenty of big fancy more expensive hotels there too, though. Most definetly the best place to improve bargaining skills too.. impossible not to love, something to do every day, even just walking around town is fantastic..

Important to mention a month ago I was lucky enough to know Peru. I went to Lima and Cuzco, there I found all wonders of the Incas Empire.
I first had fears but then I experience all the developments in that country. Comfortable Hotels , good people and always predisposed to support the visitor.I made good contacts over there and i really hope to come back soon. I recommend visit that country .For any advice fell free to contact me.

Try the Bungy Jumpling, its amazing

Mark