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
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Union Hotel Cusco
Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 21 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
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Confortable beds
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
The breakfast was incredible, the staff very kind and always willing to help.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Room was perfect and Giorgia was wonderful telling us everything we needed to know
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
The room was spacious and clean the shower wonderful. The staff are really helpful altogether a nice spot to stay in old town Cusco
Reviewed on 20 Jan 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.
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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales 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.
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.
