Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
1 day excursion to the Humantay Lake from Cusco.
Tour EN Cuatrimoto POR la Montaña 7 Colors Hike 5 Minutes
Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
This place is truly a four star hotel. Service far exceeded my expectations and everyone was so nice and professional. Room was clean and it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Well located hotel. Proper 5 star. Breakfast excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
We had excellent service at JW Marriott in Cusco, and the room and amenities were wonderful. We will definitely stay here again if we return to Peru!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Union Hotel Cusco
The hotel has everything you need for an incredible and comfortable stay, and the food service was excellent. You will feel at home. Highly recommended ! I love it!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
We really enjoyed every aspect of our stay here. It made a great home base for exploring Machu Picchu. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast had an amazing variety of traditional and continental options. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Kantu Hotel
Great place and great excellent service
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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 Wanchaq Market.
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 Market.
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.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza San Blas 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 San Blas and San Blas Church.
Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
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