San Cristóbal Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit San Cristóbal
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.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
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
Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Quad Bike Tour To Moray and Salt Mines in Sacred Valley
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Top hotels in San Cristóbal
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
super good!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Rumi Wasi
Coffee was weak and bad tasting despite incredible coffee that is grown in Peru
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Rumi Punku
The room was so cozy, bathroom was clean. Breakfast was amazing! We wish we could stay some night. Taxi was hard to park in front of the hotel, but not really problem.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Ayenda Casa Escondida San Cristobal Premium
Proximity to Saqsaywaman is great .. simple place that matches the cost .. breakfast variety could improve .. I had some concerns with altitude and the staff were excellent at helping me out.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
Staff was incredible and very helpful booking cabs, trips and anything we needed. Food was outstandinf
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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
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 Museo de Arte Precolombino 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 Calle Marquez.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Calle Marquez and Santa Catalina Convent, 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 Church.
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.
