Well the first week in Cusco has been an eye opener to say the least. This area so culturally colorful, literally and figuratively. It is South America's archaeological capital and oldest continuously inhabited city, and now is an important link in the region's travel network. Its legacy as the hub of the Incan empire is readily apparent: Quechua-speaking Incan descendants crowd the centuries-old stone-walled city streets. It is said that the heartbeat of the Incan Empire still beats beneath the cobble stone streets. With ruins within walking distance of the city, sculptures and churches around every corner, the city is bustling with life at all hours, not to mention incessantly honking taxis looking for fare. The sun god is worshipped in many instances and can be seen here in the photo of a fountain at the main city entrance on Avenida del Sol. The family run hostel I am staying is right in the heart of the city, 10-15 minutes walking from school and about the same from the city center, Plaza de Armas and San Blas. Enclosed is a map of the city. I am staying across the street from the Church on San Pedro and my school, Maximo Nivel is across from the Santo Domingo church. A Catholic church built on top of the Incan Sun Temple. Sol.
www.cusco.net/maps/cuscocit.htm