The National Bird of Peru - Andean Cock-of-the-Rock After deciding to explore Machu Picchu and indulge in bird watching, our next task was to find a bird guide who could also show us the cultural sites. Our search led us to Habitats Peru Travel (https://habitatsperu.com/)  and Doris Valencia, one of the owners. With years of birding experience, Doris is one of the best bird guides in Peru. She designed and set up our entire trip, tailoring it to our interests. In Cusco: We had a four-day stay in Cusco to rest from hiking and traveling. Cusco is a large city, but it feels like a village. It is easier to see the size from the night photo. There are many quaint side streets that walkers can enjoy. The Incas were master stonemasons who achieved perfectly cut stones that fit together so precisely without mortar that even a knife blade could not be inserted between them. The precision of Inca stonework is awe-inspiring, seen in structures like the Sacsayhuamán fortress near Cusco, Peru. ...