Santiago Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike
Our pick of the best Santiago Hotel Deals
Torre Dorada
"The hotel and staff are nice and they provide tea outside your room. The room is clean and nice. No breakfast until 7am so I wasn’t able to eat it either day since I had to leave before then for my tour and the airport. They did provide me a bag with a bologna sandwich, apple and water. Not near ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Casa Esmeralda By Katari
"Clean rooms, attentive staff, great location"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"Convenient location!! Excellent stay!!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
"The staff was amazing! We arrived early and they were very courteous to have a room ready for us at a reasonable time. The rooms were tidy, especially appreciated the fact that they we not carpeted. The view from the rooftop was perfect for sunrise. The location was close to shopping and restaurants. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
"Stay was good, except on the shower when I open the faucet, the water is initially brown. Also I was charged twice on my card as initially got an error on my 1st card then I used another 1 then both were charged. I am still trying to get answer from them."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"Really enjoyed our stay at the Costa del Sol Cusco! The rooms were really spacious and the beds were extremely comfortable. Everything felt really clean and well maintained. The staff were incredible, so helpful and welcoming! The location really can't be beat, we loved being so central. Having a ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santiago
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Santa Monica
While Santa Monica may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market.
