San Cristóbal Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
A historic building with a bell tower and a sign that reads "Palacio de las Arnes."
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with red-tiled roofs, leading to a distant cityscape with mountains in the background.
A building with arched windows and columns, illuminated by purple lighting.
A historic building with a white facade and a stone bell tower.

Stay near popular San Cristóbal attractions

Plaza de las Nazarenas

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

AU$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

AU$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Open-Top Bus Tour & Andean Ceremony Experience

Cusco: Open-Top Bus Tour & Andean Ceremony Experience

AU$17
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Open-Top Bus Tour & Andean Ceremony Experience
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

AU$37
per adult
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch

AU$38
per adult
Cusco:Sacred Valley Pisaq,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero with Lunch
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

AU$35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
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Our guide on where to stay in San Cristóbal

Find the best San Cristóbal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a large dome.

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.

A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

A person with arms outstretched, overlooking terraced agricultural fields in a mountainous landscape.

Santa Monica

While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

A person climbing a stone wall with a backpack.
Photo by Wicked Walkabout
Open Photo by Wicked Walkabout

Santiago

If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

A narrow street in a mountainous town with white buildings and blue shutters.
Photo by Alicia Panta
Open Photo by Alicia Panta

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.

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