Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

A historic town with terracotta-roofed buildings, a prominent bell tower, and a sign for 'Edificio Domingo Guevara Yanez'.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a large dome.
A historic town with a prominent bell tower, terracotta-roofed buildings, and a hillside backdrop.
A plaza with people, benches, a tree, and historic buildings.
A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

Stay near popular Cusco Historic Center attractions

A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

Plaza de Armas

9.6/10 (4,258 reviews)
Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.
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Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

Rp446.475
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch

Rp857.232
per adult
Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full Day Tour with Lunch
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Rp241.097
per adult
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
South Valley Cusco Tour

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

Rp1.196.553
per adult
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco

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

Rp855.446
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

Rp348.072
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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Where to stay in Cusco Historic Center

Find the best Cusco Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

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 Antonio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Buena Recreational Park and Real Plaza Cusco.

Santa Monica

While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
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San Cristóbal

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

Santa Rosa

While Santa Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide