Balconcillo Travel Guide

Cusco

Photo by Francisco Carvalho
Photo by Francisco Carvalho

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

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.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Sacsayhuaman featuring a ruin and heritage elements as well as an individual child

Sacsayhuaman

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Sacsayhuaman
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

฿797
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
Chinchero

Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq

฿956
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq
Sacred Valley VIP - A Journey Through Ancient Wonders

Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more

฿1,115
per adult
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Moray - this is an Inka invention to adapt plants in other environments.

Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour

฿1,322
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

฿1,275
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Rainbow Mountain with llamas picture

1 Day Adventure Tour to the Colorfull Rainbow Mountain

฿924
per adult
1 Day Adventure Tour to the Colorfull Rainbow Mountain
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Top hotels in Balconcillo

Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is ฿2,016 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,016
฿2,016 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
Great hotel
"Kantu hotel is a really good choice. It is in a central location in Cusco and the staff are friendly and accommodating. We stayed either side of 2 treks and they stored our bags without question. If I visit Cusco again I would go there"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Kantu Hotel
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿9,323 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿9,323
฿11,598 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (939 reviews)
"This was an experience like no other and exceptional in every way. Staff were extremely helpful, courteous and professional. The building itself is like a museum (it actually was until the 1970s!) so expect to see genuine historical art on the walls, remnants of Inka stonework, original colonial ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿4,918 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,918
฿5,410 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,079 reviews)
"Excellent location. Very close to Plaza, shopping and great restaurants. The bed was very comfortable and the staff was amazing."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,089 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿9,089
฿11,329 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Everything was very good"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿4,937 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,937
฿5,431 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"All"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco

Hotel Taypikala Cusco

4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿3,011 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,011
฿3,011 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (792 reviews)
"In general, the Taypikala hotel was good, there were only two details that particularly caught my attention: 1.- The absence of a soap disk in the bathroom. 2.- And the most important, the 6 days we were staying we had problems with the Internet connection, it became super slow or fell down especially ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Taypikala Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Balconcillo

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Tahuantinsuyo

When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tahuantinsuyo
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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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo
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Rosaspata

Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru.

Rosaspata
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Lucrepata
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Mariscal Gamarra

While there might not be top attractions in Mariscal Gamarra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru.

Mariscal Gamarra
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Viewpoint and San Blas Church.

San Blas

Balconcillo Travel Guide