Tahuantinsuyo 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.

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 Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Top hotels in Tahuantinsuyo

RHouse Cusco
The apartment is huge and a spacious, the place very clean and from the windows you can see the City of Cusco. We went during summer, however it was very cold. You would need a heater in every room to warm the place. It is located several minutes walking, please note it is up heal on the way back. ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hotel Inkasabios Cusco
We stayed here New Year’s Eve and new years night - the hotel staff provided a welcome champagne bottle and appetizers. Cusco’s main plaza NYE is like NY Times Square - so fun with a stage show and everyone wearing yellow! A nice restful sleep here before taking the train and bus to Machu Picchu. ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

WAYRAS III INN CUSCO
Great customer service. The people at the reception were very friendly and go above and beyond to help you with anything you need. The hotel itself is very basic, you need to ask the reception before taking a shower for warm water, and we needed to ask for a second towel every day, as we only received ...
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2019

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Good location and property
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Union Hotel Cusco
The staff is incredibly helpful. Great breakfast. Join the free food making lesson. Clean and safe. They have a pet baby alpaca Kiki in the courtyard. Definitely will return.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Staff is incredibly hospitable! They go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tahuantinsuyo

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Museo de Arte Popular and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.

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 Plaza Tupac Amaru.


