Cusco: Capital of the Inca Empire until 1533 AD We fly to Cusco to acclimatize. At 11,000 feet, Cusco was founded by first Inca emperor, Manco Capac, in the 12th century. We visit Sacsayhuaman (pronounced “sexy woman”) to witness exceptional Inca stonework, some boulders weighing as much as 350 tonnes. The air is thin […]