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

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

NZ$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
OLLAMTAYTAMBO TRAIN - MACHUPICCHU

Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)

NZ$583
per adult
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco - Peru (Full Day)
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

NZ$714
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

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

NZ$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch

NZ$93
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay With Lunch
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

NZ$78
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day
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Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Kantu Hotel
Kantu Hotel
3 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is NZ$113 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$113
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions San Pedro Market and Plaza de Armas are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (88 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful! Great location, walked everywhere, convenient for tour pickup . Friendly staff, clean room. Complimentary breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 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$659 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$659
23 July - 24 July
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! (905 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$279 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$279
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and always smiling, breakfast was included, room was clean and awesome."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Hotel 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$596 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$596
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This beautiful hotel was built around an historic cloister and ancient walls and items were preserved, even a historic walking tour of the property was complimentary. It is located in the heart of Cusco, two blocks from the main square. The staff made our stay so memorable. They were efficient, friendly ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Novotel Cusco
Novotel Cusco
4 out of 5
San Augustin 239 Esquina, Cusco, Cusco
The price is NZ$312 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$312
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location and overall environment matches expectation"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Novotel Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
4 out of 5
Calle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, Cusco
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! (760 reviews)
"A great hotel in Cusco on a very quiet neighborhood about 10 min walking from the main square. The breakfast was included. The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

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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 Pre-Columbian Art Museum and Plaza de las Nazarenas.

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 Plaza El Regocijo.

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 showing 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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