Balconcillo Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit Balconcillo
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.
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.
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
Sacred Valley Full Day with Buffet Lunch Group Tour
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Excursion to Sacred Valley & salt mines - Moray with lunch buffet
Top hotels in Balconcillo
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Good
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
What a beautiful hotel! The staff were super friendly and so helpful. It was a pleasure staying there.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Wonderful service, very friendly staff and breakfast buffet was excellent!! We booked Machu Picchu tour through the hotel and the price was reasonable, bus and train ride was smooth too. I recommend to use their service to everyone!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
H
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
👍
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Great place!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balconcillo
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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 Viewpoint.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Basilica of La Merced and Santa Catalina Convent, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
