Panoramic views of the Andes Mountains surround this historic capital of the Inca Empire. Wandering through the city will give you the opportunity to discover the many Inca ruins still visible today, including the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun. Also on view is the impressive cathedral of Santo Domingo. Sports fans can visit Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega, home to one of Peru's top soccer teams, Cienciano.
Language:
Spanish
Currency:
Peruvian nuevo sol (PEN)
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High | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
Low | 45 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 45 | 45 |
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Inches | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Centimeters | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
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