Cusco Historic Center
Cusco
Visit Cusco Historic Center
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
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Friendly staff, good breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
The best staff!!!!. The hotel is absolutely wonderful and full of history, but the staff?, goes above and beyond to make you feel like royalty!
Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Super central property, just a short walk to main square - The Plaza de Armas of Cuzco.
Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Great hotel, centrally located, rooms are clean and well equipped. Staff reached out and provided transportation from the airport to the hotel, which was very helpful. Breakfast was provided.
Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Quiet room, helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar, 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Beautiful hotel with great amenities. Lots of activities offered including pisco sour classes, ceviche making class, tour of the hotel (which was a former convent), etc. Very helpful staff as well.
Reviewed on 2 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 Plaza de las Nazarenas 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 Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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.
