Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca, is the starting point for trekkers heading to the Inca Trail, the Short Inca Trail Hike, the Ausangate trek and the Rainbow Mountain, Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. With a height of 11,200 feet (3,450 meters), Cusco is a popular destination for acclimatizing to the Sacred Valley. The city is also home to stunning conquistador-era architecture, including the Plaza de Armas, a Baroque cathedral