Are you a fan of Transformers? And even if you are not, this seventh installment called ‘Transformers: the rise of the beasts will catch you. This is one of the most anticipated this 2023, one of the reasons is due to the use of unique landscapes and locations in which it takes place. The chosen setting, on this occasion, is Cusco, Peru, a territory that holds mysticism and unparalleled beauty. Peruvian culture was present in the film with dances and typical costumes, but without a doubt what stands out the most is its tourist potential.
The Plaza Mayor of Cusco or Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Pedro, Sacsayhuamán and of course, Machu Picchu were the chosen settings where the beauty of this place exalts the culture of this country. The Inca culture comes to life in the Peruvian capital where its legendary past is still preserved, which is why it has been recognized as Cultural Heritage of Humanity, World Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Capital of America.
In this historic center you can see buildings with the old Spanish colonial city and admire beautiful colonial balconies and buildings that keep the artistic legacy. The Plaza de Armas has a religious and historical value where the Basilica Cathedral and the company of Jesus rises. Its main attraction is the two-meter Inca monument. Inside, you can find more than 400 Cusco-style art paintings, pieces of jewelry made of solid gold, as well as jewelry.
You can visit the Coricancha, the most important worship center of the Inca period, where they worshiped the stars, the moon and the sun. The Inca Museum, with an enviable collection of Inca and pre-Inca objects, as well as the Casa Concha Museum, which exhibits objects found in Machupicchu, are other quite attractive alternatives.
Other tourist places where the film was filmed were: the Alto Shilcayo Viewpoint, areas of the Chazuta and Shapaja districts, the La Unión waterfalls in La Banda de Shilcayo, the Ahuashiyacu waterfalls and a space at kilometer 12 of the highway to Yurimaguas.
Cusco has several natural, geological, cultural and historical jewels to explore.
You can practice sports such as climbing in Ausangate, also known as the sacred mountain, but you can also experience multiculturalism in the Sacred Valley, which has colorful towns or you can also visit Awanakancha, the only South American camelid theme park.
And you want to live this unforgettable experience on a movie set, Peru is waiting for you. We have several packages for you to get to know Cusco and its main tourist attractions, check them here.
