Cusco 🇵🇪 Is a Lot to Take In (Ruins, Markets & Altitude)

Cusco hits you fast. Between the altitude, the history, and the constant movement of the city, it’s a place that feels intense from the moment you arrive. We explored the markets, walked through the historic center, and visited nearby ruins like Pukapukara, Tambomachay, and Q’enqo to get a better sense of what Cusco is really like beyond the highlights. From narrow streets and local food to massive stonework and mountain views, this city delivers a mix that’s hard to describe until you experience it. If you’re planning a trip to Peru — or wondering what Cusco actually feels like on the ground — this is what we found. In this video: • Exploring Cusco’s markets and daily life • Walking through Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets • Visiting nearby ruins and archaeological sites • First impressions of the altitude and pace of the city Cusco isn’t just a stop on the way to Machu Picchu… it’s an experience on its own. Chapters: 00:00-First Impressions of Cusco 04:08-Exploring the Markets 04:58-Plaza de Armas 07:02-Narrow Streets and Neighborhoods 08:42-Visiting the Ruins 13:31-Life in the Plaza 🧭 About Us We’re Jenn & Scott from J&S Adventures — traveling full-time around the world and sharing honest stories, local culture, diving adventures, and slow travel experiences. 📺 Subscribe for more travel vlogs, diving trips, and food adventures around the world! 👉🏽    / @jns.adventures   📍 Location: Cusco, Peru 🎵 Music by: Epidemic Sound 💬 Let’s Connect! 📸 Instagram:   / jns.adventures   📘 Facebook:   / jns.adventuresfb   🎵 TikTok:   / jns.adventurestt   ☕ Buy Us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jns.adventures 🔗 ALL OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES IN ONE PLACE: https://jnsadventures.com/resources/ 🌍 TRAVEL RESOURCES WE USE & TRUST 🏨 Hotels & Stays (Booking.com): https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid... ✈️ Flights (Booking.com Flights): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm... 🚗 Car Rentals (Booking.com Cars): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm... 🧳 Travel Insurance (SafetyWing) → https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=2... We use SafetyWing for flexible, global travel insurance — perfect for digital nomads and long-term travelers. 🌏 Book Tours & Activities (GetYourGuide) → https://www.getyourguide.com/?partner... Find and book local experiences, day trips, and tours anywhere in the world. 🎒 GEAR WE USE DAILY 🎥 GoPro Hero 13 Black Bundle → https://amzn.to/3WNSye3 We filmed almost everything on our GoPro Hero 11, but the Hero 13 has even better color and stabilization. 💻 Apple 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) → https://amzn.to/47CfhzW Our editing workhorse — all videos are cut in Final Cut Pro on the MacBook Pro. 🔋 Anker Zolo Power Bank (10,000mAh) → https://amzn.to/4nl2NBw Compact, fast, and perfect for travel days — no extra cords needed. 🧳 DELSEY PARIS Helium DLX Luggage → https://amzn.to/49evmNu We've been dragging this around the globe for 4 years — still going strong. 💾 SanDisk Professional 2TB PRO-G40 SSD → https://amzn.to/47kOkiW All our footage lives on this SSD — lightning-fast and super durable. 📘 DISCLOSURE As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also earn commissions from Booking.com, SafetyWing, and GetYourGuide links, at no additional cost to you. ✨ We’re taking the scenic route, one country at a time — come get lost with us! 🌏 #Travel #TravelVlog #jnsadventures #TravelCouple #GoPro #GoProTravel #CuscoAdventures #PeruTravel #HikingPeru #AncientRuins #TravelVlog #ExploreCusco #gopro #jnsadventures #travelcouple #seesomeworld #nomads #slowtravel