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
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Adventure with ATV
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Tour EN Cuatrimoto POR la Montaña 7 Colors Hike 5 Minutes
Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray
Top hotels in Cusco Historic Center
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Amazing hotel and incredibly friendly staff. Hotel is beautiful and is in the heart of Cusco's tourist district. Highly recommended and would stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Staff and beautiful hotel. Incredible service and wonderful concierge.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
We had to get a breakfast to go as we were leaving at 3am. The packed breakfast was excellent and the hotel kept our luggage whilst we were in Machu Picchu at no extra cost. The room was immaculate and amenities great. A free pisco sour was a great touch too
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Union Hotel Cusco
The shuttle person was waiting for us at the airport. everyone we met was friendly and helpful/ Nice room, hot water, nice breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Nice staff, good restaurant, convenient location.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Historico
Clean, bright and excellent staff
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
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
When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center, 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 de Armas and Museum of Contemporary Art.
Quinta Toccocachi
Though Quinta Toccocachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museo de Arte Precolombino and Plaza de las Nazarenas.
Lucrepata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.
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.
