San Cristóbal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Cristóbal
Popular places to visit
Plaza de las Nazarenas
You can learn about the history of Cusco with a trip to Plaza de las Nazarenas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Activities
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch
Our pick of the best San Cristóbal Hotel Deals
Ayenda Casa Escondida San Cristobal Premium
"Breakfast was average, small portions, no variety. Laundry service was efficient."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Rumi Wasi
"The room is neat and clean. The shared living room is cosy, and I like it so much. The manager is very helpful and informative and provided us with good advice. My partner and I had a great time in Cuzco."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Kokoa Hotel Cusco
"The staff were very kind and helpful. They showed me where to find a currency exchange and even prepared a breakfast box for me early in the morning. It was a very comfortable stay, and I would love to come back to this hotel again. I really recommend this hotel!"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta
"Beautiful place to stay and very convenient"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
"Our room was fabulous and spacious. We were greeted upon arrival every time we returned to the hotel. Breakfast was everything you could ask for and views that only added to the experience. We were able to walk everywhere although it was pretty hilly!!!"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Plaza El Regocijo.
Bella Vista
Bella Vista might not have many top sights, but San Blas Viewpoint and San Blas Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
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.
