Cusco to Tacna Bus

The road journey from Cusco to Tacna is pleasant and relaxing. At redBus, we work with different bus companies that operate on this route with well-maintained buses and experienced drivers. Although the travel time varies from one bus operator to another because of traffic and climatic conditions, our continuous availability of bus services between Cusco and Tacna reduces uncertainty and offers convenience for travelers.

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Cusco or Cuzco (both graphical symbols are acceptable according to the RAE, Real Academy of the Spanish language) is the main destination that you can get to know on your trips through Peru. Learn more about it in this section.The legend tells that Cusco was founded by 2 ancestral patriarchs, who, due to the design of the deity Sun, emerged from the Titicaca lake with the mission of putting in order the Andean men’s life. They would be the beginning of the vast Incan Empire, which as time goes by would reach its maximum glory consolidating as a powerful State. In 1911 the American explorer Hiram Bingham would refind the incan citadel to the world’s eyes with the discovery of Machu Picchu. From that day the growth of Cusco has been exponential, turning to be one of the most visited worldwide tourist destinations and favourite place for national and foreign tourists to “discover” the beauty of the Machu Picchu citadel on its travel to Cusco.

Cusco, known as the Historic Capital of Peru, is one of the most visited cities in South America. It is the gateway to Machu Picchu and offers a rich mix of Inca and colonial heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant traditions.

Weather in Cusco

Cusco has a temperate climate with two distinct seasons:

• Dry season (May - October): Sunny days and cold nights, with temperatures between 5°C and 20°C (41°F - 68°F).
  
• Rainy season (November - April): Frequent showers, but lush green landscapes.
  
  

Hotels in Cusco

Hotel Monasterio

• Location: Plazoleta Nazarenas 337.
  
• Price: From S/ 600 per night.
  
• Description: A luxury hotel housed in a former monastery, offering a unique blend of history and comfort.
  

Tierra Viva Cusco Centro

• Location: Calle Cruz Verde 390.
  
• Price: From S/ 200 per night.
  
• Description: A comfortable mid-range hotel with modern amenities and a colonial-style atmosphere.
  

Restaurants and Bars in Cusco

Chicha por Gastón Acurio

• Location: Calle Plaza Regocijo 261.
  
• Average Price: Between S/ 40 and S/ 80.
  
• Description: One of Cusco’s top restaurants, serving elevated Peruvian cuisine.
  

Limbus Restobar

• Location: Calle Pasñapakana 133.
  
• Average Price: Between S/ 30 and S/ 70.
  
• Description: A great spot for drinks with an incredible panoramic view of Cusco.
  
  

Gastronomy of Cusco

• Cuy al Horno: Traditional baked guinea pig.
  
• Chiriuchu: A festive dish with roasted guinea pig, chicken, and sausage.
  
• Olluquito con Charqui: A stir-fry of Andean olluco potatoes with dried alpaca meat.
  
  

Tourist Attractions in Cusco

• Plaza de Armas: The heart of Cusco, surrounded by colonial architecture.
  
• Sacsayhuamán: A massive Inca fortress with impressive stonework.
  
• Qorikancha: The Temple of the Sun, an important Inca religious site.

Important Dates in Cusco

• Inti Raymi (June 24): The Festival of the Sun, Cusco’s most important celebration.
  
• Señor de los Temblores (Holy Monday): A major religious event.
  

Things to Buy in Cusco

• Alpaca Wool Clothing: High-quality sweaters, scarves, and ponchos.
  
• Handmade Jewelry: Silver and Andean-inspired designs.
  
• Coca and Muña Tea: Traditional herbal teas from the Andes.
  

How to Get from Juliaca to Cusco by Bus

The distance from Juliaca to Cusco is approximately 342 km (213 miles), and the journey takes 6 to 8 hours, depending on the bus operator and road conditions.
Bus Operators for the Route

• Transzela
  
  
  

Departure and Arrival Terminals

• In Juliaca:
  Most buses depart from the Juliaca Bus Terminal, located on Av. Circunvalación.
  
  
• In Cusco:
  Buses arrive at the Terminal Terrestre Cusco, located on Av. Industrial.
  
  

The first Hispanic settlements in Tacna date from 1572. In the pre-Columbian period, the territory was inhabited by different indigenous communities as the uros, lupacas and camanchacos, until the arrival of the inca Túpac Yupanqui, who conquered Tacna, adding the territory to the Incan Empire. During the colonial period there were indigenous uprisings that would cause the reduction of the population by the Spanish soldiers hands. After the independence in 1821, Tacna would be recognized as the “heroic city” for the role of the city and the locals in the achievement of the Peru’s independence. Inside the history, rich of historical events, Tacna passed from being a Peruvian city to taking part of the Chilean territory, as direct result of the Pacific War (war between Peru and Chile); at this war, part of Tacna had to be given. However, in 1929 Tacna joins again Peru, after more than 50 years being in possession of Chile. In Tacna took place the most important events of the 20th century as the “Tacnazo”, coup d’état where the military government of the president Juan Velasco Alvarado was overthrown.