Las Joyas Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit Las Joyas
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.
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.
Things to do
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Sacred Valley Full Day with Buffet Lunch Group Tour
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full Day Group Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco
Top hotels in Las Joyas
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
The hotel was excellent! I was impressed by how clean the room was. The cleaning staff has cleaned my room every day.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
The best staff!!!!. The hotel is absolutely wonderful and full of history, but the staff?, goes above and beyond to make you feel like royalty!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Great location only a block from the main square. Plenty of shopping and dining options nearby. You enter into the property and are instantly walking into a beautiful and peaceful courtyard which our room was accessed from. This property was built in the early 19th century as a wealthy Spanish family’s ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Very nice and helpful staff, they went above and beyond. Excellent room and amenities, good restaurant. Near the Main Street and close to main square but fyi is at top of the hill so to come back to hotel from square is straight up hill. Very good stay we enjoyed it and would come back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Great place!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Kantu Hotel
There's a nice market place very close to the hotel. You can get good bargains there for souvenirs.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Las Joyas
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 Incan Citadel.
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 National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Ttio Norte
Ttio Norte might not have many top sights, but National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
San Borja
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Borja and surrounding area, you can visit Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
Ucchullo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ucchullo and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
