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

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

Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco

NZ$548
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain in Quad Bike Vinicunca Cusco 1 day

From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

NZ$137
Per adult
From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

NZ$681
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

NZ$598
Per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

NZ$43
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
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
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$203 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We had a very comfortable stay. Personnel was very efficient and attentive. The food is very good."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$206 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"I stayed at this hotel twice during my recent trip to Cusco. Absolutely love it. Great service, food, comfortable beds, and appropriately priced. Will always stay here in the future."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Sonesta Hotel 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$625 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$625
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (834 reviews)
"The lighting is vey dark"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
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$454 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$454
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (999 reviews)
"Great location and a beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$228 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
"They did not even let me know of the vip rewards I had available for my stay I had to ask, and when I tried using the credit for the mini bar waters during check out they said that I could not use it for this items"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

Novotel Cusco
LP Los Portales Hotel Cusco
LP Los Portales Hotel Cusco
3.5 out of 5
Av El Sol 602, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$113 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (653 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Nice and quite stay. Will go back"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

LP Los Portales Hotel Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center

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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 Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo 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 Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Church.

Santa Ana
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to San Blas Viewpoint and San Blas Church while you're in town.

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
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Tahuantinsuyo

When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tahuantinsuyo
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Rosaspata

Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.

Rosaspata

Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide

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