Mateo Pumacahua Travel Guide
Cusco
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
From Puno: Colca Canyon 2-Day Tour, ending in Arequipa
Top hotels in Mateo Pumacahua
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"Beautiful hotel with very well appointed rooms, lovely communal areas with places to sit and friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast and lovely bar area. Location is excellent - you can walk to Cusco centre and around the area from the hotel. Only down side is the rooms are dark."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
"Staff not friendly or helpful. Our outlets didn’t work. Breakfast starts at 6:30 am which is late when people are doing tours and stuff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"This is a great property. The breakfast buffet was the best I’ve had in a hotel. The location was conveniently located and it felt completely safe."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"Very good"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"The hotel was beautiful and the staff was wonderful. We did an in room massage that was perfect. Our room, bedding and shower was great. We did stay in a room with a balcony that was on the main road, which is a bit loud. Location was excellent and easy to walk to anything you need."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
"The Marriot lives up to it name in spade. Friendly staff, helpful and goes above and beyond. Located right in the city centre and easily accessible to everythinf you need. Breakfest has an amazing spread, largest I have seen so far and tastes amazing"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mateo Pumacahua
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.
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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.
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.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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.
