Cusco City

LOCATION

The city of Cusco is located in the Valley of the Huatanay River in Peru`s southern Andes, in the province and department of Cusco, at a latitude of 13º30¨45” South ans longitude 71º58`33” West. It is 3,400 meter above sea level (main square)

CLIMATE

The climate is generally mild, cold and dry with an average annual temperature of 11ºC. The rain season runs from November to March with light rains at the start of the season and heavier rains from January to March. The dry season runs from April to October. Visitors are advised to bring along warm and light clothing, raincoats during rainy season.