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Capturing beautiful photos of your travels is a must these days. With smartphones and social media at our fingertips, it is easier now, more than ever, for anyone to be a travel photographer and share breathtaking shots with their audience. What better place to start? The Cusco region is home to some of the most magnificent sites in the world!
Get Inspired
Before any trip, scout out a few of the best photo opportunities for inspiration. A great way to do this is by searching hashtags and locations on Instagram. This helps get those creative juices flowing around lighting, framing, angles, subjects, and all that fancy photography stuff.
At Under30Experiences, we aim to provide young adults with exceptional travel memories. What better way to preserve amazing memories than by photograph? But remember, the best moments aren't behind a lens, so pull out the camera and get the shot, but then put it away and enjoy the experience!
After numerous trips to Peru with our travelers and guides, we’ve constructed a list of our favorite photo spots in Cusco, Peru!
Wondering what to pack for Peru? This detailed packing guide covers everything you’ll actually need.
Top Instagram Photo Spots in Cusco
- Iglesia de San Pedro (St. Peter’s Church)
- Machu Picchu
- Inca Trail
- Cathedral Doors of Cusco
- Salineras de Maras (Salt Mines)
- Chinchero
- Inca Ruins
- Rainbow Mountain
- Plaza De Armas del Cusco
- Cristo Blanco
Honorable Mention: Llamas
You can’t go to Peru and NOT get a llama picture. Yes, we know llamas aren’t a place...but you can find these guys all over the Cusco region. Make sure you get your shot!
Travel to Peru with U30X
Want to see these amazing places first hand and experience Cusco like a local? Join us on one of our three Peru trips! We offer an Inca Trail Hike, a trip to Machu Picchu, as well as an adventure into the Peruvian Amazon.
PS: If you want to travel with us to the Inca Trail in 2019, you must signup by October 1, 2018 due to a limited amount of special permits released by the Peruvian government.
