Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas showing a church or cathedral and a garden

Plaza de Armas

4.5/5(26 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 featuring markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

4.5/5(20 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(22 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(7 reviews)

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

Coricancha
Twelve Angled Stone

Twelve Angled Stone

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
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

Activities

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

NZ$590
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

NZ$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour
Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

Cusco : full day 7 lagoons with lunch

NZ$72
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/

NZ$149
per adult
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

NZ$70
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

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 NZ$666 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$666
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 center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (872 reviews)
"Beautiful property!"

Reviewed on 19 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 NZ$310 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"It was fine."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$307 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
Very nice hotel
"Great hotel with excellent staff, a convenient location, and very clean, neat rooms."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Wyndham Costa del Sol 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 NZ$651 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$651
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 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 our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Excelllent location with superb highly professional all around."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$187 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 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 NZ$369 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
NZ$369
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location
"Great hotel within walking distance to everything. Staff are great and rooms are comfortable!"

Reviewed on 16 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 Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

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 San Blas Viewpoint and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.

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 Viewpoint.

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 Viewpoint and San Blas Church.

San Blas

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