San Cristóbal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Cristóbal
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Our pick of the best San Cristóbal Hotel Deals
Rumi Wasi
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We requested an in-room breakfast at 5 AM and the food was ready for us right on time. Greatly appreciated.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
I have no words to describe this Hotel, it surpassed my expectations, Amazing one of the best hotels I have stayed, I went for my birthday with my husband, i stayed 5 days they treated us like royalty, the service, the restaurants, the ambiance, the location, I loved everything about this hotel, ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Rumi Punku
Love, love love this hotel! We stayed for 3 nights and what a fantastic building. Our room was quite big too, and the courtyards are very nice. Nothing really to fault.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
Our stay at Palacio Manco Capac was great! The included breakfast was delicious with a gorgeous view of Cusco. We loved the alpacas on the property and the rooms were comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
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
ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta
Wonderful staff, clean and adorable room, 11/10 all around!
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal
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.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
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.
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.
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.
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
