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 Rp1.101.908 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
Rp1.101.908
Rp1.101.908 total
11 Jul - 12 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Location location location…. This hotel is at the corner of San Pedro market and walking distance from everything. Location was perfect! Hotel is clean, staff is amazing, breakfast is one of the best I’ve had in Peru. I could not ask for a better stay. I left to Machupicchu and made sure to return ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp2.463.259 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.463.259
Rp2.709.585 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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)
The perfect Chicago stay
"It was amazing. Such a wonderful area of town. With so many things close by."

Reviewed on 30 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 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp5.258.840
Rp6.406.612 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (904 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 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp4.809.915
Rp5.954.902 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This beautiful hotel was built around an historic cloister and ancient walls and items were preserved, even a historic walking tour of the property was complimentary. It is located in the heart of Cusco, two blocks from the main square. The staff made our stay so memorable. They were efficient, friendly ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is Rp1.593.831 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp1.593.831
Rp1.753.214 total
21 Jul - 22 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! (1,003 reviews)
Loved it!
"Loved the service the location and overall everything!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Novotel Cusco
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
Casona Corrales Hotel Boutique
3.5 out of 5
Sta Teresa, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is Rp1.528.030 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp1.528.030
Rp1.528.030 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (109 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 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