Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
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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 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
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
El servicio, el recibimiento, las atenciones fueron al 100%. Tuvimos una hermosa estadía. 😃❤️
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
Very spacious. Nice jaccuzzi in washroom. Felt really good hot tub fighting headache from high altitude. Staff ver helpful. Nice breakfast too. Didn't get to see the rooftop (sign being closed?) Overall recommend. So close to the market too.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Great location, very helpful and polite staff and awesome breakfast spread as early as 4 am. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Pleasant stay. Top location and very good service.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
My room was above the kitchen it smelled to fried food in the morning
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Meliá
Good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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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 Cusco Craft Center and Coricancha.
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de las Nazarenas and San Blas Church.
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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Museum of Contemporary Art.
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 Church.
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