Balconcillo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Balconcillo
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.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
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.
San Blas Church
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Our pick of the best Balconcillo Hotel Deals
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Excellent staff, attentive and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
The staff were all incredibly helpful and nice, and the property itself is in good shape, but this was one of the noisest places I have ever been. I could hear everything in my room; traffic and people talking outside, the TV from someone down the hall, and somebody randomly blasting music at 10pm.... ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Staff is very friendly. Rooms was clean & met all our expectations..Brekfast was very good with many options includes all juices fresh.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
The staff was amazingly helpful and so kind. The breakfast was wonderful to start our days! The rooms were comfortable and clean. Would’ve liked to have been provided with several bottles of water each day since it was needed not only for drinking, but also for brushing teeth.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
I highly recommend the restaurant on the third floor. Excellent lunch and dinner, and excellent service.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Which beautiful hotel typically stuff differently was amazing for dinner going on very early despite is wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balconcillo
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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.
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 Viewpoint.
Mariscal Gamarra
While there might not be top attractions in Mariscal Gamarra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Tupac Amaru and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Ucchullo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ucchullo and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
