Not exact matches
Cusco is one of the pricier cities to visit in Peru as it's the
major jumping off point for much of Peru's
archeological sites (Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Sacsyhuaman).
Along the way, on a road that varies from a poor rubble road to an excellent paved road at Gallon Jug, you'll pass a number of villages, some farms, the Mennonite settlement of Blue Creek (where you can also take spend time as a hard - working, paying volunteer at a
major Maya
archeological site) and plenty of jungle.
Chichen Itza is widely regarded as a Mayan
archeological site, but another indigenous Mexican group also had
major influence on its development.
Tours to such
major Mayan
archeological sites as Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, El Pilar, Caracol can be easily arranged for.
Your next stop will be visiting the
Archeological site of Xunantunich, astonishing yourself with the breathtaking view of El Castillo, which is 130 ft above the main plaza; this
site consist of six
major plazas and 25 temples.