Hi all - this sub forum doesn't seem super active but thought I'd ask.

Flying in and arriving LIM on a Wednesday night. Departing the following Tuesday around midnight, so have 6 full days. The main priority is Machu Picchu, and a couple days in Lima.

A friend that used to live in Lima suggested that we leave to go to Cusco straight away on Thursday morning, but I'm a bit confused as to where the best areas to stay are, how many days we should allocate based on getting used to the altitude, etc. There are a couple nice SPG properties in Cusco and between there and the mountain, and a new cheap Hilton in Cusco.

Any guidance/links would be great!