Santa Monica 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.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
Things to do
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Top hotels in Santa Monica
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
El hotel es bello, la cama super comoda. El lugar silencioso, se puede descansar. El personal de primera. Y la arquitectura del lugar es bella. Recomendable 100% El desayuno es muy bueno.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Very clean and safe with extremely attentive staff. Great location for restaurants and shops. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Union Hotel Cusco
Everything was great
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Amazing stuff and I really enjoyed the breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
We were very happy with our stay here. We stayed 2 separate nights here. There was an initial confusion with the booking. It was hotels.com or Expedia fault. They didn’t send them that we would be 3 people even though we had specified it in our reservation. Hotels.com customer service was horrible ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Magisterio Technico del Cusco
When in Magisterio Technico del Cusco, you can plan a visit to Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro Social Quispicanchis
Centro Social Quispicanchis might not have many top sights, but Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mariscal Gamarra
While there might not be top attractions in Mariscal Gamarra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Tupac Amaru and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Ucchullo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ucchullo and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
