San Cristóbal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Cristóbal
Popular places to visit
Plaza de las Nazarenas
You can learn about the history of Cusco with a trip to Plaza de las Nazarenas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
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.
Activities
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco - All Included
Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Our pick of the best San Cristóbal Hotel Deals
Rumi Wasi
Todo estuvo absolutamente bien, hotel muy limpio, ordenado, casa colonial en excelente estado bien cuidada, cuartos impecables, el personal muy amable , bien ubicado cerca al centro y otras atracciones,
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
O Hotel é um prédio arquitetônico incrível e toda sua ambientação, serviço e staff está a altura da sua magnitude. Cada detalhe faz com que esse hotel seja imperdível em Cusco
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Incredible! Highly recommend the BELMOND experience for Cusco. It is right in the city centre and has such great history attached to it. I also recommend the spa, we did the three hour mother / daughter experience and loved it.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels
Beautiful accommodations, exceptional service
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Kokoa Hotel Cusco
Chambres propres Belle salle bain Tranquille Belle salle pour déjeuner , lumineuse Le Meilleur ; le Personnel Tellement gentil !
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Ayenda Casa Escondida San Cristobal Premium
Staff were very knowledgable and friendly The room was good. Breakfast was great case Esqueda is close to many attractions and great views I would and may stay there again
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal
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 Museum of Contemporary Art and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Museo de Historia Natural and Santa Catalina Convent, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
Jardines del Incas
Jardines del Incas might not have many top sights, but San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
