Cusco Historic Center
Cusco
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 when you spend time 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 when you spend time at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Tour EN Cuatrimoto POR la Montaña 7 Colors Hike 5 Minutes
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
What a beautiful hotel! The staff were super friendly and so helpful. It was a pleasure staying there.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Great location in centre of Cusco near all the sites. Lovely hotel, great staff. Only 2 issues were breakfast was very limited, so I went out to eat at one of the excellent local breakfast restaurants nearby each day. Secondly the hotel recommended using Planet Peru for excursions who I would strongly ...
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Wonderful service, very friendly staff and breakfast buffet was excellent!! We booked Machu Picchu tour through the hotel and the price was reasonable, bus and train ride was smooth too. I recommend to use their service to everyone!!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Union Hotel Cusco
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Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Tierra Viva Cusco Centro
Great place!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Lovely hotel and staff, in the heart of the old town.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cusco Historic Center
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte Precolombino and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
Coripata
When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Cusco Craft Center and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Santa Ana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Ana and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza El Regocijo and San Pedro Market.
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.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Viewpoint and Plaza San Blas.
