San Cristóbal Travel Guide

Cusco

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
A historic building with a bell tower and a sign that reads "Palacio de las Arnes."
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with red-tiled roofs, leading to a distant cityscape with mountains in the background.
A building with arched windows and columns, illuminated by purple lighting.
A historic building with a white facade and a stone bell tower.

Stay near popular San Cristóbal attractions

Plaza de las Nazarenas

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You can learn about the history of Cusco with a trip to Plaza de las Nazarenas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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Things to do

Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch

Rp867.120
per adult
Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch
South Valley Cusco Tour

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Rp1.210.355
per adult
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Rp238.458
per adult
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco: Scenic Sun Route to Puno with Buffet Lunch

Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)

Rp903.250
per adult
Cusco to Puno Scenic Day Trip with Lunch (Route of the Sun)
CHINCHERO

Full day excursion in the Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo from Cusco City

Rp1.065.835
per adult
Full day excursion in the Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo from Cusco City
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Rp352.087
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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Where to stay in San Cristóbal

Find the best San Cristóbal areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a large dome.

Cusco Historic Center

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.

A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

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.

A person climbing a stone wall with a backpack.
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Santiago

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

Latin tourist looking at the terraces of Pisac, Pisac archaeological complex in Cusco

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.

Agricultural terraces in Sacred Valley Moray in Peru. Soth America nature

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.

San Cristóbal Travel Guide