For those who enjoy adventure and adrenaline, Cusco is an ideal destination, located in the Andes mountain range, Cusco is one of the favorite destinations for lovers of mountaineering, mountain climbing, and other adventure sports; among peaks that exceed 6,000 meters above sea level, canyons, valleys, and villages offer unforgettable experiences.
But Cusco not only offers wonderful landscapes, but also the possibility of visiting amazing architectural complexes and delving into the Inca culture and the history of Peru during the Inca period. Among the sports you can practice are:
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Rafting
Canopy
Bungee Jumping
Paragliding
MOUNTAIN BIKING
As we mentioned earlier, the Cusco landscape offers many routes and paths, such as the Moray terraces or ancient Inca and pre-Inca roads, archaeological sites, villages, and countless landscapes. Mountain biking excursions are carried out through natural landscapes and combined with visits to archaeological sites and typical regional activities.
In Cusco, you can live one of the best experiences to discover yourself. The adrenaline you release in each descent will truly make you feel alive. Challenges and obstacles are the best for a bike ride, especially because in Cusco we can discover new routes thanks to its immense geography.
ROCK CLIMBING
In the imperial city, we are fortunate to have the second highest mountain range in the world, after the Himalayas. The Peruvian Andes offer mountains with different levels of technical difficulty and the opportunity for anyone to tackle the established routes.
Mountaineering finds in the Peruvian Andes an unbeatable setting, a unique concentration of mountains, a temperate climate for much of the year, and relatively easy access. South of Cusco is the Vilcanota knot, which reaches its highest point in Apu Ausangate (6,384 meters above sea level).
CANOPY
The Sacred Valley Zip Line or canopy gives people of all ages the opportunity to fly between the hills. In a safe and fun way, the zip-line has 6 lines ranging from 150 m to 500 m, for a total of 2,000 meters. No braking system is needed. The person slows down as they approach the end of the cable, all very safely.
RAFTING
If you visit Cusco in search of adventures, you cannot miss rafting, especially if the Urubamba River is nearby, which offers many alternatives for all types of audiences. Visiting the Sacred Valley and practicing rafting takes us on a mystical journey with a lot of ancient culture; this part of the river has 3 perfect sections to do one per day.
The best thing about rafting in Cusco is that the routes are very varied, and not only can you practice rafting, but also kayaking for those who prefer these smaller and lighter watercraft.
BUNGEE JUMPING
This Bungee Jumping is considered the highest in South America and is located in the Action Valley adventure park, at 3,600 meters above sea level. The jump is made from a booth elevated to 122 meters high. A special elastic rope is used, which is attached to the ankles with harnesses. Additionally, the user wears a harness on the body, where a safety strap is adjusted.
PARAGLIDING
Cusco is a perfect place for paragliding. Here, both novice and super experienced pilots can fly; near Cusco, flights can be made in the morning hours from the Racchi Viewpoint, located in the Urubamba Valley. During the early hours of the day, thermal activity allows for very pleasant extended flights.
The surroundings of the imperial city present an incredible thermal zone, with very good soaring possibilities, cloud bases usually between 5500 and 6000 meters, and thermals of all types but always very fast and powerful. Machu Picchu is also a flying area but only for pilots with great experience who want to face challenges, a flight over the Citadel is equivalent to the whole trip.
You now know this adventure destination, share your adventures and show us how adventurous you are.
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DeAventura Team
