From Puno to Cusco with the Inka Express

Cusco, 7 hours away from Puno, is the getaway to Machu Picchu and my next destination. To render the trip interesting for tourists, there is the Inka Express, which stops a few times and allows tourists to see different attractions on the way. First stop was Pukara a small town famous for its pre-Inka archeological findings.

Next stop is La Raya - where the road moves from one valley into another valley at 4335m. From here two rivers start in opposite directions, it is possible to see white coated mountaintops and of course there are merchants around to sell the tourists whatever they need (or don't need).

Lunch was in Sicuani and was accompanied by lovely local music. After lunch came the most interesting stop: Raqchi, an old Inkan city and archeological site. The scenery here was great, with farmers working their land just next to the Inka ruins.

Last stop before arriving in Cusco was the church of Andahuaylilllas, which is famous for its mixture of European and local cultural features and is one of the churches her around, which features the "Cusco School of Art".

All in all a very pleasant way of travelling to the next destination and getting some culture at the same time!