Santa Monica Travel Guide
Cusco
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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.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
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.
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.
Things to do
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Sacred Valley Full Day with Buffet Lunch Group Tour
Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Top hotels in Santa Monica
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"Loved this hotel. Was clean and near all the central district of Cusco."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Kantu Hotel
"Close to train station, markets and plazas. Daytime and evening staff are excellent and very eager to help. This would be an awesome experience only if the graveyard staff got on line with their peers."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"There are simply not enough stars to rate this hotel. I have traveled to many places and enjoyed wonderful experiences, but nothing compares to my stay at Palacio del Inka. The vibrant colors and timeless charm of the property truly create the authentic Peruvian atmosphere every traveler hopes for. ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"Loved the ambience, location and great food! Would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"Excellent breakfast and extremely helpful staff"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Novotel Cusco
"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Santa Monica
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 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 Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.
Santiago
If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
