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.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
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.
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.
Activities
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike
Our pick of the best Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Convenient location!! Excellent stay!!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
The staff were exceptional and made our stay very enjoyable
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
We came back to stay after our trek. We were greeted very warmly, the staff remembered us and even our coffee order at breakfast! They also offered a free shuttle ride back to the airport.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
The staff here is amazing! Helped us find great places to eat and an amazing store for Alpaca items. The breakfast was great. Rooms are clean and spacious. You are close to everything. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
The room was very clean and the staff were helpful and friendly. I had trouble adjusting to the high altitude and the staff were so considerate and did that they could to help me feel better. A great place to start our trip to Peru!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
The Marriot lives up to it name in spade. Friendly staff, helpful and goes above and beyond. Located right in the city centre and easily accessible to everythinf you need. Breakfest has an amazing spread, largest I have seen so far and tastes amazing
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Plaza Sán Cristobal.
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 Cusco Craft Center 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 Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Museum of Contemporary Art.
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.
