Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit Cusco Historic Center
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.
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.
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
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Great hotel. The rooms and bathrooms are large and modern with a spa vibe. The hotel provides free breakfast buffet that it was impressively good.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Beautiful historic building in the heart of Cusco. Walking distance to major sites. Great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
We had a great time staying in Wyndham Costa Del Sol. It was our first time to visit Cuzco. The staff were all so nice and friendly. Their buffet breakfast is the best. A lot of choices and you can even order an omelette and fresh squeeze orange juice. We were taken good care of Edwin for our breakfast ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Staff and hotel itself was great. Breakfast was amazing with so many choices. Kiki was the reason for my stay. I loved my stay the only complaint i had is my room was near the stairway and i think bigfoot and his family were staying there because they were loud going up and down the stairs at night. ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
An incredible hotel Wonderful rooms, a beautiful spa, delicious breakfast and great colleagues We loved the additional activities- such as the history tour and meeting Panchita We wish that we could have stayed for longer!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.
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 Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
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.
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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
