Cusco Historic Center
Cusco
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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.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Pisac Indian Market and Ollantaytambo fortress
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
The rooms were great. Staff were very polite and welcoming.
Reviewed on 25 Mar, 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great hospitality and welcoming staff, good food and service, very good location and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 20 Mar, 2026
Kantu Hotel
Good service at all time, clean rooms, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Near center of city, staff was very helpful taking bags to room, arranged taxi for me, breakfast had a lot of selection, buffet long from 4:30 on.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
My room was excellent. didn't use laundry, Airport shuttle excellent! Breakfast off the hook! Amazing. Over all experience 9.85! .
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
The Hotel ws fine, the staff was fine. We have experienced to disagreement : 1. We asked for an airplane shuttle, thinking it would be included, but they offered to call for a taxi. 2. We experienced a very noisy surrounding particularly at night (friday); there seems to have a night club just beside. ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Museo de Arte Precolombino.
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.
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.
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 Market.
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.
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.
