San Cristóbal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Sacsayhuaman featuring heritage elements and building ruins as well as an individual child

Sacsayhuaman

4.5/5(9 reviews)

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Sacsayhuaman
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(22 reviews)

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4/5(7 reviews)

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas

Activities

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

AU$38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day

AU$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Guided Rainbow Mountain Hike with Breakfast and Lunch

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

AU$73
per adult
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip and Red Valley

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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Our pick of the best San Cristóbal Hotel Deals

Rumi Wasi

Rumi Wasi

3.5 out of 5
Calle Suecia No. 499, Cusco, Cusco
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly inn in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (845 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Rumi Wasi
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$777 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$777
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (480 reviews)
"Amazing hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Hotel Rumi Punku

Hotel Rumi Punku

3 out of 5
Calle Choquechaca 339, Cusco, Cusco
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"It is a nice quiet area and convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Hotel Rumi Punku
ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta

ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta

3.5 out of 5
Calle Pumacurco 408, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$149 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$149
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, clean and adorable room, 11/10 all around!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco

5 out of 5
Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 223, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$1,773 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$1,773
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"Incredible! Highly recommend the BELMOND experience for Cusco. It is right in the city centre and has such great history attached to it. I also recommend the spa, we did the three hour mother / daughter experience and loved it."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels

Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels

4.5 out of 5
Quinta Qolqampata s/n San Cristobal, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$223 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$223
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (316 reviews)
"This place is excellent! The views to the town are beautiful. Around 15min walking down to the plaza. Super close to the archeological ruins. I will stay there again without thinking twice."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal

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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.

Santa Ana
San Blas featuring a city

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.

San Blas
La Merced Church showing a city

Cusco Historic Center

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Convent, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.

Cusco Historic Center
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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.

Lucrepata
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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.

Zaguan del Cielo
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Tahuantinsuyo

When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tahuantinsuyo

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