Although it would be impossible to see everything that North Wales has to offer in one short weekend, here's one itinerary for spending two days in the region:

Cusco, the gateway city for tourists arriving to see Machu Picchu, is an incredible place to visit. What was once the capital of the Inca Empire, today Cusco attracts millions of tourists every year. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of beautiful architecture, unique museums, historic ruins, and bustling plazas. 

At an elevation of 3,300 metres above sea level, Cusco is a great place to spend a couple of days if you need to acclimatise before doing any trekking in the region. Even if you don't have any hiking plans, it's a beautiful city to explore before visiting Machu Picchu. 

Cusco is a city where you will find so many sights and places worth visiting without even trying. However if you like to have a rough guide, here are 15 amazing things to see and do in Cusco!

Lima, the capital city of Peru, is typically the gateway into the country to see the main sights of Cusco and Machu Picchu. It might not be as picturesque as other Peruvian cities such as Arequipa, but if you've flown directly into Lima then the city is definitely worth at least one day of exploring.

Located alongside the coast, Lima is a vast city that's home to roughly a third of Peru's total population. It's well known for its good food, bustling city centre, and for being one of the driest cities in the world!