There is an abundance of activities and sights to see in the historical city of Cuzco, but if you find yourself with extra time while in the area here are my Top Three Excursions from Cuzco, Perú. Day trip (or weekend) to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Machu Picchu There are several different ways you can visit Machu Picchu. When I visited, I went with the volunteer organization Maximo Nivel and IVHQ. We did a weekend trip, stopping in Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas