Santiago Travel Guide
Cusco
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: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco City Tour – Half Day Shared Experience
Top hotels in Santiago
Torre Dorada
Beautiful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
hola wellness
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Clean room, great staff, location
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great property and very well locates
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
We loved Kiki the alpaca! That was the highlight of our stay. Hotel was clean, nice and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Clean room, very very kind staffs. Really enjoyed the hotel and city thanks to their kindness.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santiago
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
Coripata
While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cusco Craft Center and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
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 Ttio Market.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Huayruropata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Huayruropata and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Ttio Market.
