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.
Twelve Angled Stone
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.
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
Tour EN Cuatrimoto POR la Montaña 7 Colors Hike 5 Minutes
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
The perfect location in Cuzco. Walkable to plaza de Armas and all eateries. Room was clean. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Exquisite. From the lobby, to the courtyard, to the room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. They arranged for our transportation. We arrived in the middle of the night and the staff was attentive, helpful and responsive to us as of it were the middle of the day. They even offered and provided bag meals for our early departure to Machu Picchu. I would ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
This hotel was fantastic, everyone from the staff was really lovely and approachable. The location was great for any nearby sights and even for the train to Machu Picchu. The rooms were spacious and clean, the breakfast was delicious and also openining it from 3 am is a nice touch for all the hikers. ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Union Hotel Cusco
The clearest thing I can say about the staff at this hotel is that they have it down. I arrived early, they handled the paperwork, grabbed my bags and sent me on my way with a promise to notify me if my room was available early. I returned to find my baggage in my room and a well thought out welcome ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Kantu Hotel
Great location good breakfast wifi in our room was not great
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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 Wanchaq Market.
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 Calle Marquez.
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de las Nazarenas 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 Church.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.
