Peruvian Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Peruvian Highlands
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.
Santa Monica
While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Santiago
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santiago and surrounding area, you can visit Santiago Plaza and Cusco Craft Center.
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Really enjoyed room. Breakfast was really good. Lots of options. Free shuttle to airport.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott in Cusco is a fantastic place to stay. The location is perfect within walking distance of the main attractions, making it easy to explore the city. The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and full of character. The staff are incredibly friendly ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Clean cozy warm rooms. Layout of the hotel and breakfast was fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Memorable Sacred Experience
It was a beautiful place, lovely to relax in, service was excellent, love the gardeners, love the llamas (or alpacas - unclear), lovely jacuzzi. Could fit twelve people or six alpacas in the jacuzzi and still have room to do laps. Unfort we were incredibly incapable of temperature regulation (possibly ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hilaria Apartment Cusco
Street was under construction.
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
Suites Machupicchu
Nice reception nice room recommend
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
Popular places to visit
Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Known for its thermal baths, trekking routes and beautiful scenery, this deep valley village is an attractive stopover for those waiting to climb up to Machu Picchu.
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.
Inca Trail
You can take time to visit Inca Trail during your travels to Machu Picchu. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto
Explore the great outdoors at Plaza de Armas de Tarapoto, a lovely green space in Tarapoto. Take in the entertainment choices and waterfalls in the area.
