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.
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
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full Day Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Small Group
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Full Day Group Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"Great location in Cusco. The hotel can enjoy an upgrade. Breakfast was top notch."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"Everyone was nice and polite. The room was clean and I love that there's food availablity"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Kantu Hotel
"Amazing place"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"Friendly people and good service the restaurant is very nice and clean and very helpful waiters I love the service"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"Great hotel in a convenient location. We spent a few days here at the beginning of our Peru trip to acclimate before beginning our Machu Picchu tour. The hotel is a short walk to Plaza Armas with the Temple and many shops along the way. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There's a small coffee ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
"Everything was outstanding"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Cusco Historic Center
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.
San Antonio
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Agua Buena Recreational Park and Real Plaza Cusco.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.
Santiago
If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ttio Market.
