Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes
La Merced Church featuring a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(22 reviews)

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 which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

4/5(12 reviews)

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
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Rp406.625
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

Rp5.692.750
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

Rp1.382.525
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Rp910.840
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Rp634.335
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

Rp699.395
per adult
Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.324.434 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp5.324.434
Rp6.486.522 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (897 reviews)
"Beautiful property, Spa really good, breakfast lots of options and super good! The bedding super premium quality We had a great time"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is Rp1.236.334 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp1.236.334
Rp1.236.334 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
Good bacon for your buck
"hotel was clean. rooms are small but shower the hottest in all my time in Peru. so if you are good with small room with a hot shower at a reasonable price with a good buffet breakfast this is it."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp2.131.610 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp2.131.610
Rp2.344.771 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Property was clean and staff was extremely helpful. Walkable to downtown. The breakfast buffet is well worth it and they open it a bit after 3 for people like us that did excursions (Machu Picchu and rainbow mountains)."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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 Rp4.443.587 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp4.443.587
Rp5.560.223 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and the service is excellent. Breakfast has many fresh options. The location could not be better . A 5 minute walk to Plaza de Armas and many restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
3.5 out of 5
Sta Teresa, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is Rp1.581.983 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
Rp1.581.983
Rp1.581.983 total
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa B&B in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel and staff, conveniently located near the town center."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.853.078 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp2.853.078
Rp3.138.386 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
"Staff was absolutely amazing. Nice breakfast. Good view. Good location and nice rooms."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

San Cristóbal
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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 Cusco Craft Center and Coricancha.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Church.

Santa Ana
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza San Blas and San Blas Viewpoint.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

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

San Blas
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Zaguan del Cielo

While there might not be top attractions in Zaguan del Cielo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide