Cuzco offers an abundance of cultural and recreational activities. Museums, cafes and night clubs can be found in the city center. Ecological parks, Inca ruins and Andean villages are within 1 to 2 hour’s reach.

Housing & meals

Students live with a host family. Living with a host is a great way to experience the Peruvian culture and improve Spanish language. Hosts are screened by KEI. Most bedrooms are single-occupancy. Living room, kitchen and bathrooms are shared with the host. Most housing is located in central Cuzco, walking distance cultural attractions and entertainment. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Peru is considered the gastronomy center of South America. Peruvian cuisine stems from a combination of Spanish and native ingredients. Chinese, Italian, West African and Japanese influences can also be seen throughout Lima. Many traditional foods, such as quinoa, kiwicha, chili peppers and several roots and tubers have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent decades with a revival of interest in native Peruvian food crops.

Getting around town

The main forms of public transportation in Cuzco are micros and taxis. Micros (also called Combis) are privately-owned minibuses known for being very cheap. This is the most common form of public transportation for locals. Taxis in the city are very cheap. There are no meters so you must tell the driver where you want to go and agree on a price before you get in. Average price within the city center is $2.