Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
San Blas Church
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Somesta Hotel Cusco deserves 10 stars if I could rate them that high. The staff was phenomenal (Maritza and Doris)! The cleanliness of the facility, house keeping, transportation service, and the continental breakfast all was superb! I will definitely be back to stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott in Cusco is a fantastic place to stay. The location is perfect within walking distance of the main attractions, making it easy to explore the city. The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and full of character. The staff are incredibly friendly ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
We had a great time staying in Wyndham Costa Del Sol. It was our first time to visit Cuzco. The staff were all so nice and friendly. Their buffet breakfast is the best. A lot of choices and you can even order an omelette and fresh squeeze orange juice. We were taken good care of Edwin for our breakfast ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Amazing hotel. Great staff, beautiful breakfast and to top it all Kiki the llama. A fantastic experience very near the center but quiet enough for a good sleep. Everyone at the desk was fantastic, even if the airport pick up person let us down it didnt ruin the experience at all. Everyone was very ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Saska Boutique
Room spotless.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
An incredible hotel Wonderful rooms, a beautiful spa, delicious breakfast and great colleagues We loved the additional activities- such as the history tour and meeting Panchita We wish that we could have stayed for longer!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Borja
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Borja and surrounding area, you can visit Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
Mateo Pumacahua
While there might not be top attractions in Mateo Pumacahua, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
