Santiago Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
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 Santiago Hotel Deals
Torre Dorada
Highly recommend. Great value and lovely place and staff.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Casa Esmeralda By Katari
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Nice hotel, approx 15min walk from the centre
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Super nice staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
Very clean and in a very good area near everything.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Room was very clean and staff súper friendly and helpful, location is perfect close to tones of restaurants and shops, definitely coming back to this hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santiago
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Santiago Plaza.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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.
Coripata
While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coricancha and Santiago Plaza.
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.
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.
