San Cristóbal Travel Guide
Cusco
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Popular places to visit
Plaza de las Nazarenas
You can learn about the history of Cusco with a trip to Plaza de las Nazarenas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
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
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
City Tour Cusco: Half Day Tour to Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo
Full Day Group Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco
Top hotels in San Cristóbal
Rumi Wasi
Staff attentive and helps you acclimate to the elevation. Very homey atmosphere
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Incredible! Highly recommend the BELMOND experience for Cusco. It is right in the city centre and has such great history attached to it. I also recommend the spa, we did the three hour mother / daughter experience and loved it.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
O Hotel é um prédio arquitetônico incrível e toda sua ambientação, serviço e staff está a altura da sua magnitude. Cada detalhe faz com que esse hotel seja imperdível em Cusco
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Kokoa Hotel Cusco
Chambres propres Belle salle bain Tranquille Belle salle pour déjeuner , lumineuse Le Meilleur ; le Personnel Tellement gentil !
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
Beautiful accommodations, exceptional service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Ayenda Casa Escondida San Cristobal Premium
Staff were very knowledgable and friendly The room was good. Breakfast was great case Esqueda is close to many attractions and great views I would and may stay there again
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal
Quinta Toccocachi
While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
Santa Ana
While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Market.
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 Museo de Historia Natural, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
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.
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.
