Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Monica
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
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
The breakfast was beautiful, it was a very varied assortment of foods, there was something for everyone.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great property and very well locates
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Stay was great, staff was excellent, food was good.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Small rooms but was very clean. They offer many free activities such as ceviche, and pisco sour preparation. The staff are very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Very clean room, and polite staffs!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Lovely hotel and staff, in the heart of the old town.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Santa Rosa
While Santa Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Magisterio Technico del Cusco
When in Magisterio Technico del Cusco, you can plan a visit to Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro Social Quispicanchis
Centro Social Quispicanchis might not have many top sights, but Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium 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 Ttio Market.
