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
Plaza San Blas

Plaza San Blas

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

Plaza San Blas
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

Activities

Machu Picchu: Full-Day tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco

AU$508
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
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.
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour
6-Day Special Peru

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

AU$1,409
per traveller
6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

AU$553
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

AU$62
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
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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$196 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance to almost everything. Staff very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious and many options available."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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$564 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$564
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (862 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
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$615 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$615
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
"What a lovely hotel in a great location. All the sights are within minutes to walk. Plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants around the hotel. Would definitely stay again. The only negative was being charged a destination fee on checking out. What is a destination fee and why?"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is AU$107 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$107
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Disappointed in the stay
"The hotel room wasn’t ready until 1 hour after check in. In 5 days, my room was never cleaned. No new towels. No trash removal. No additional toilet paper and other toiletries."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Kantu Hotel
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$236 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,008 reviews)
"A beautiful building built around a courtyard with fountain. It’s perfect location to walk in the centre and see the sights."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Antigua Casona San Blas
4 out of 5
Calle Carmen Bajo 243, San Blas, Cusco
The price is AU$292 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$292
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
Highly recommend; key highlight of our trip
"What an incredible stay. Beautiful building and art. Amazing, attentive staff. Exquisite restaurant and bar. Thank you to Victor, Emerson, Kevin, Grace, Miguel and the rest of the team for an exceptional experience."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

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 Plaza Sán Cristobal.

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 Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center.

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 de Armas and San Francisco 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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

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 Viewpoint and San Blas Church.

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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

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