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.
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.
Twelve Angled Stone
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.
Things to do
South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Clean room, great staff, location
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great property and very well locates
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Excellent hotel, excellent breakfast buffet with so many choices. Front desk and staff was very friendly and helpful. Free Shuttle from airport to the hotel. Definitely five star.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Small rooms but was very clean. They offer many free activities such as ceviche, and pisco sour preparation. The staff are very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Very clean room, and polite staffs!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Lovely hotel and staff, in the heart of the old town.
Reviewed on 3 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 Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.
