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

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

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

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
Cusco featuring street scenes and a city

San Pedro Church

Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.

San Pedro Church

Activities

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

NZ$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

NZ$144
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

NZ$41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

NZ$727
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

NZ$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip and Red Valley

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals

NZ$40
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is NZ$79 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$79
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
9/10 Wonderful! (213 reviews)
"It was sn easy check in and very comfortable beds with first rate linens."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Kantu Hotel
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$669 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$669
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (939 reviews)
"This was an experience like no other and exceptional in every way. Staff were extremely helpful, courteous and professional. The building itself is like a museum (it actually was until the 1970s!) so expect to see genuine historical art on the walls, remnants of Inka stonework, original colonial ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 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$293 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$293
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (1,078 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Close to a lot of restaurants and shop. Easy walk to attractions as well and the hotel staff connected us with tours and taxis. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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$685 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$685
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco

Hotel Taypikala Cusco

4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$161 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$161
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"In general, the Taypikala hotel was good, there were only two details that particularly caught my attention: 1.- The absence of a soap disk in the bathroom. 2.- And the most important, the 6 days we were staying we had problems with the Internet connection, it became super slow or fell down especially ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Taypikala Cusco
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$324 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$324
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
Ok
"The hotel was situated on the Main Street , Checkin/out was good . Despite request in advance to get a quieter room we were given a room looking at Main Street which was noisy all night .The bed was ok , bathroom was clean but everything was dated ."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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 Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

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 Cusco Craft Center.

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 Museum of Contemporary Art.

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 Plaza de Armas and San Blas Viewpoint.

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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Lucrepata
San Blas featuring 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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