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
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

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

Activities

Machu Picchu: Full-Day tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco

NZ$561
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

NZ$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
6-Day Special Peru

6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu

NZ$1,558
per traveller
6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

NZ$26
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

NZ$98
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

NZ$68
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$213 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Even though the hotels.com website says check-in at noon, the hotel told me check-in was at 3pm. They did get the room ready earlier though. Note that the complimentary airport shuttle doesn't work on weekends!"

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$243 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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)
"Kids friendly place"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Novotel Cusco
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$617 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$617
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (856 reviews)
"The staff was incredible from Catherine front desk to concierge. Incredible place to stay and we will return!"

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$182 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay
"Beautiful hotel, well situated, wonderful breakfast, friendly and helpful staff! Air conditioner was very noisy so I opened the window."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 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$543 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$543
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Well appointed rooms, nice staff, great location, higher end facility. Some lounge spaces are a bit dark and could use more lighting."

Reviewed on 18 Feb. 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Antigua Casona San Blas
Antigua Casona San Blas
4 out of 5
Calle Carmen Bajo 243, San Blas, Cusco
The price is NZ$291 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels I’ve ever stayed in! It has a real boutique/artsy vibe and the service was phenomenal, they picked us up from the airport and brought us hot water bottles before bed every night. And the breakfast was so good. The hotel is a quick walk to the historic square and lots of ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Antigua Casona San Blas
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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 de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

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 Plaza de Armas and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.

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 Plaza de Armas and Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales.

Santa Ana
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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
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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.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

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