Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Cusco

La Merced Church showing a city
Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes
La Merced Church featuring a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

4.5/5(18 reviews)

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

4/5(12 reviews)

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Twelve Angled Stone

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

฿824
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

฿12,140
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

฿512
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

฿1,942
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

฿1,492
per adult
Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch
rainbow mountain Atv tour //zero hiking//

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

฿2,948
per adult
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
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Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿10,887 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
฿10,887
฿13,263 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (868 reviews)
"The staff are extremely helpful and very prepared for altitude sickness."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿5,666 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿5,666
฿6,232 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"very nice"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿10,244 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿10,244
฿12,656 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"a"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,096 per night from 15 May to 16 May
฿6,096
฿6,706 total
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
Great location, friendly and attentive staff
"We had an amazing stay. The staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was ample and the restaurant served good food. We also liked the central location."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is ฿4,397 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
฿4,397
฿4,397 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Great place for the price"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Kantu Hotel
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ฿6,672 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿6,672
฿7,339 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Perfect location Staff is very helpful and attentive"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Novotel Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Sán Cristobal and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

San Cristóbal
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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 Coricancha.

Coripata
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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 San Francisco Church and Plaza El Regocijo.

Santa Ana
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Quinta Toccocachi

While there might not be top attractions in Quinta Toccocachi, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

Quinta Toccocachi
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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.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

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 Blas

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide