Santiago Travel Guide
Cusco
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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Santiago
Torre Dorada
Torre Dorada is a quiet hotel on a square away from the noise of the main city. The rooms are very clean and the breakfasts are great. The staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay and radiate kindness to help you with any needs. Would stay again
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Great hotel to stay at. It was centrally located and very walkable to most things. The staff was friendly and multilingual. The restaurant was fantastic and the beds were comfortable. The room was very clean, had a great view and the amenities were on point. I would stay here again when returning. ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great hospitality and welcoming staff, good food and service, very good location and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Great staff and location
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Kantu Hotel
Staff were excellent. They were very helpful. Packed us a nice to go breakfast early in the morning. Kept our luggage for a day after we had checked out. Even let us sit in their lobby after we had checked out while we were waiting for our transportation. Special thanks to Emmanuel, the lady with ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santiago
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha.
San Borja
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Borja and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Tupac Amaru and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Ttio Norte
Ttio Norte might not have many top sights, but National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Real Plaza Cusco are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
