If you are in for a frolic afternoon or evening, you must make a stop at Museo del Pisco. Not only for educational reasons. Pisco Sour is Peru’s national cocktail and therefore, every visitor must try it. Visit with friends and try as many Piscos Sours and their heavenly house cocktails as possible. Our favourite? Besides from Pisco Sour, Passionfruit Sour. 

Be aware: The next day's headache will be as strong as your desire to get a second round once you’ve chugged down your first. 

Just a few blocks away from the beautiful Plaza de Armas is a colonial building that hosts the iconic Cicciolina. This renowned place blends the best Andean ingredients and techniques with classic Mediterranean recipes. Visit their tapas bar to get a bit of everything and then transition to the salon for a proper meal... legend says the gnocchi with Andean cheese are other-worldly. We suggest making prior reservations, yes plural. You will certainly be back. 

Oculto may be the most hip place in Cusco. This intimate hidden gem is not only iconic for its natural wine bar but also for its creativity and fusion of international and Peruvian cuisine. Visit this minimalistic place for a refined night in the city, perfect to immerse in their unique cocktails list and for dessert, their heavenly chocolate mousse. 

We’ve got your back. We know how important it is to have an Irish pub pinned on our map wherever we go. In Cusco, Paddy’s is more than a staple, it is a beloved icon of the city. This small, cosy but incredibly popular Irish pub is always ready for “una chelita” (slang for beer- but Peruvians love diminutives so the translation would be something like a baby beer, a small beer). Visit if you need to quench your thirst with a Cusqueña… or if you miss home, a Heineken, an Estrella Galicia or a Stella Artois (depends on where is home).

Once you’ve lived in this place, you can brag and say you’ve visited The Highest 100% Irish Pub on the Planet (11156 ft.)