Cusco Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
Activities
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals
Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Clean cozy warm rooms. Layout of the hotel and breakfast was fantastic
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Staff is incredibly hospitable! They go above and beyond to make sure you enjoy your stay!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Really enjoyed room. Breakfast was really good. Lots of options. Free shuttle to airport.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Location is walkable to sites to visit. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
An incredible hotel Wonderful rooms, a beautiful spa, delicious breakfast and great colleagues We loved the additional activities- such as the history tour and meeting Panchita We wish that we could have stayed for longer!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
My double bed room was medium size and clean. It had a mini fridge, TV. Breakfast was good. Scrambled eggs, cooked meat, cold cut sliced meats, sliced cheese, cereal, milk, juice, rolls, fruit, toast, pound cake, coffee and tea.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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 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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
