Santiago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

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.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Sacsayhuaman featuring heritage elements and building ruins as well as an individual child

Sacsayhuaman

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Sacsayhuaman
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas

Activities

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

AU$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

AU$60
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

AU$72
per adult
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip and Red Valley

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

AU$35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Quad atvs to Moray Maras Salineras.

ATV Quad Bike Tour to Moray Maras and Salt mines from Cusco

AU$45
per adult
ATV Quad Bike Tour to Moray Maras and Salt mines from Cusco
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Our pick of the best Santiago Hotel Deals

Torre Dorada

Torre Dorada

3 out of 5
Calle Los Cipreses N-5, Residencial Huancaro Santiago, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$77 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$77
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (595 reviews)
"Staff super nice and very helpful always giving good tips about places to visit. Breakfast very good and the ladies very attentive and nice. The only thing is dogs barking at night time, not the place fault though."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Torre Dorada
Cozy Room Cusco

Cozy Room Cusco

2 out of 5
Calle San Jose #100 - A, Cusco, CUSCO
Fully refundable
The price is AU$70 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$70
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"This was good for one nights stay. But I will warn you it’s paper thin to the outside and you will hear cars and dogs all night and come 7 am you will hear terrible amounts of noise from outside. Other than that, the staff was nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2024

Cozy Room Cusco
Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is AU$80 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$80
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
9/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"It was sn easy check in and very comfortable beds with first rate linens."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Kantu Hotel
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$540 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$540
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (939 reviews)
"This was an experience like no other and exceptional in every way. Staff were extremely helpful, courteous and professional. The building itself is like a museum (it actually was until the 1970s!) so expect to see genuine historical art on the walls, remnants of Inka stonework, original colonial ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$252 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$252
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,079 reviews)
"Excellent location. Very close to Plaza, shopping and great restaurants. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was amazing."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is AU$528 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$528
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Everything was very good"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago

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Primavera

Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center.

Primavera
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Ttio Sur

Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Ttio Market.

Ttio Sur
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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 Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center.

Coripata
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Progreso

When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Ttio Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Progreso
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Huayruropata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Huayruropata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.

Huayruropata
La Merced Church showing a city

Cusco Historic Center

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

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.

Cusco Historic Center

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