Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and religious elements
La Merced Church showing a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(22 reviews)

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4/5(7 reviews)

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone
Cusco featuring street scenes and a city

San Pedro Church

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.

San Pedro Church

Activities

Rainbow Mountain in Quad Bike Vinicunca Cusco 1 day

From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

AU$128
per adult
From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

AU$564
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

AU$638
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
6-Day Special Peru

6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

AU$1,402
per traveller
6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

AU$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$192 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Incredible hotel, from the moment we walked in we immediately felt taken care of. The staff is so friendly and so attentive. The buffet breakfast is top notch! The rooms are spacious and beds are large and comfortable. We highly highly recomend for anybody staying in Cusco!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Union Hotel Cusco
Union Hotel Cusco
3.5 out of 5
Calle Union 189, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$162 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (853 reviews)
"Great location with very friendly/helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast each day and music in the evenings. They held our bags for a day while we went to Machu Picchu"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Union Hotel Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$168 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Great choice
"Love the place beautiful building. Good food and great staff."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$499 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$499
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The pool and spa area was amazing. The view from our room was excellent"

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$583 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$583
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
"Great hotel and good location"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Antigua Casona San Blas
Antigua Casona San Blas
4 out of 5
Calle Carmen Bajo 243, San Blas, Cusco
The price is AU$467 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$467
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Antigua Casona San Blas
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

San Cristóbal
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Coripata

While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Church.

Santa Ana
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

San Blas
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Zaguan del Cielo

While there might not be top attractions in Zaguan del Cielo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

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