Primero de Mayo Travel Guide
Cusco
Visit Primero de Mayo
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.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
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
Sacred Valley Full Day with Buffet Lunch Group Tour
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Full Day Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Small Group
Full Day Group Excursion to Humantay Lake from Cusco
Top hotels in Primero de Mayo
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"Loved all the details including daily tours of the hotel and its history, the art, the pisco sour class, 24 hour access to cacoa tea and the wonderful concierge staff."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"Everyone was nice and polite. The room was clean and I love that there's food availablity"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Kantu Hotel
"Great employees and excellent customer service."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"The most friendly, helpful staff. So accommodating. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"Perfecto para conocer la ciudad Cusco y viajar a Machu Pichu. Desayuno muy bueno también y el hotel es muy confortable."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Torre Dorada
"Warm staff! Good rooms!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Primero de Mayo
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
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.
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 Ttio Market.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.
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 Ttio Market.
