Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
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Visit Cusco Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Plaza de Armas
Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.
San Pedro Market
Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
San Pedro Church
Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.
Activities
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
El Hotel en general es un Hotel bonito, bien ubicado. Lo que me pareció de muy mal gusto es que el señor que estaba en el turno de las 5;00 am. en recepción, durante el proceso que estábamos realizando el check out se acerco a nosotros mostrándonos una toalla de manos de la habitación diciéndonos ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
The staff was amazing! Concierge service was great, constantly asking if there was anything we needed! Had our lunch ready at 3am for a day of tours!
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Front desk was very Rouse very puntual the shuttle
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
The hotel was the perfect location and choice for our Machu Picchu, Peru trip. The location, facilities were perfect. The staff, with their constant warm Peruvian smiles were amazing, they went above and beyond for us, tending to our every need. A lovely extra was when we visited the very cute and ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Kantu Hotel
The location was great, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Antigua Casona San Blas
Staff are nice and friendly
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.
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.
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 Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
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.
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.
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