Peru is located on the western coast of South America. The city of Cusco is at -13.5� Lat and -72.0� Long and rests at 10,600ft (3300m) above sea level. Thus they experience summer while we in N. America experience winter. And despite being just 13� away from the equator the elevation of Cusco makes for cool "hat and glove" weather when not under direct sunlight.

The population of Cusco is roughly 350,000, a number which dramatically increases during the high tourist season (Apr-Oct) as gringos flock to the Andean city using it as a layover on their way to Machu Picchu. Click on Peru on the map to continue