Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes
La Merced Church featuring a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(18 reviews)

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4/5(12 reviews)

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Rp406.625
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

Rp5.692.750
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Rp6.990.555
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

Rp1.382.525
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Rp910.840
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Rp634.335
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is Rp816.228 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
Rp816.228
Rp816.228 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location. It’s right next to San Pedro station and a very short walk to Plaza San Francisco. The staff was great. Rooms are nice and very clean."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp2.696.467 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp2.696.467
Rp2.966.114 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel, staff were fantastic"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp5.258.840 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp5.258.840
Rp6.406.612 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (902 reviews)
"Beautiful property, Spa really good, breakfast lots of options and super good! The bedding super premium quality We had a great time"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp4.809.915 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp4.809.915
Rp5.954.902 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and the service is excellent. Breakfast has many fresh options. The location could not be better . A 5 minute walk to Plaza de Armas and many restaurants and shops."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.754.770 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp2.754.770
Rp3.030.247 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, Family Friendly, very supportive staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Novotel Cusco
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
3.5 out of 5
Sta Teresa, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is Rp1.562.494 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
Rp1.562.494
Rp1.562.494 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa B&B in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
"Very helpful in responsive staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

San Cristóbal
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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.

Coripata
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Santa Ana

While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Church.

Santa Ana
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Quinta Toccocachi

While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

Quinta Toccocachi
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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.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

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.

San Blas

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide