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
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Nice hotel, approx 15min walk from the centre
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Super nice staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
Very clean and in a very good area near everything.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Room was very clean and staff súper friendly and helpful, location is perfect close to tones of restaurants and shops, definitely coming back to this hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Very charming hotel, room sizes are great for families. They even have a alphaca at the hotel. Downside, there is no air conditioning and some rooms only have sky lights no windows . Location is great for restaurants and site seeing.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Great hospitality. Clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
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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 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 Coricancha and Santiago Plaza.
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 Market.
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.
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
