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
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great hotel, well located for main square area but without being in the hubbub. Staff are fabulous and rooms well laid out.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
Everything was excellent!!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Amazing quality and luxury at an affordable price. My favorite hotel of our whole trip by far!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Run down. Hopeless breakfast service. Staff not really there or interested.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
The breakfast buffet and omelet station was the most complete and excellent I have experienced. From freshly smoked trout to charcuterie to fresh fruit and juices etc. A beautiful property and the most accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Novotel Cusco
Noisy. We had our room next to the cleaning closet. Loud walkie talkie at 0600. Place was other wise nice and clean. Breakfast was fine but service was a little lacking in attentiveness.
Reviewed on 20 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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Museum of Contemporary Art.
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 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.
