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
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Excellent staff, attentive and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
The hotel is across the road from the markets. The location is excellent to explore the city from. The rooms were a good size. It is a basic, very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Excellent helpful staff. Well stocked breakfast included. Clean comfortable rooms. Only minus is at time of visit, the air-conditioning wasn’t functional. The climate of Cusco is pretty mild, so not a deal breaker.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Rooms are outdated but the courtyard is beautiful Friendly staff and great breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Which beautiful hotel typically stuff differently was amazing for dinner going on very early despite is wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
Beautiful hotel with the best shower and bathtub in Cusco.
Reviewed on 30 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 Museo de Arte Precolombino and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
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.
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.
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.
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 Church.
