What to do in Cusco Region

Activities, attractions and tours

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A historic cathedral with two bell towers, surrounded by a public square with benches and people.
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Cusco Region Tourist Attractions & Activities

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1. Plaza de Armas

Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink.
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A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

2. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Aguas Calientes is the final train stop before the mystical Machu Picchu. The charming town sits within a valley below the Inca city and is surrounded by tropical jungle forests and mountains. Aguas Calientes is more than a gateway to the sacred ruins: It offers thermal baths, restaurants, hiking trails and a local market and is worth relaxing and exploring for a day or two between hiking up to Machu Picchu.
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A river flowing through a mountainous area with a bridge, buildings, and a paved walkway.

3. San Pedro Market

Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture.
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A market entrance with a sign reading "Bienvenidos a tu Mercado San Pedro".

4. Cusco Cathedral

Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar.
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A historic church with two towers, a plaza with people, and mountains in the background.

5. Sacsayhuaman

Venture into the archaeological park just outside Cusco’s city center to explore the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This colossal stone fortress and temple sits on a steep hill overlooking the city and attests to the brilliance of Incan engineering. Come to observe traditional Incan ceremonies and to admire how the structure was built, noting the large limestone blocks that lock together without mortar.
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Ancient stone ruins in a dry, hilly landscape with a clear sky.

6. Huayna Picchu

305 metres (1,000 feet) above the plazas and palaces of Machu Picchu is the peak of Huayna Picchu, also known as Wayna Picchu. It is believed that on this horn-shaped peak, high priests and virgins lived. Climb to the peak to see ancient Incan ruins and temples and the impressive views spread below.
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Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city with stone structures and terraces, surrounded by misty mountains.

What to do in Cusco Region


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Find the best Cusco Region areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Cusco Historic Center

Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

Santa Monica

While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

Santiago

If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.


 

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