Things to do in Cusco Region

Activities, attractions and tours

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Cusco Region
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1. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Aguas Calientes sits below Machu Picchu and is the last train stop before the sacred Inca city. The small town lies in a deep valley enclosed by mountains and forests. With restaurants, thermal baths, hiking trails and a market, Aguas Calientes is more than just a gateway to the ancient ruins. It is worth spending a day or two here before going onto Machu Picchu.
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2. Plaza de Armas

Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink.
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Plaza de Armas featuring a church or cathedral and a garden

3. San Pedro Market

Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture.
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Cusco San Pedro Market showing markets as well as a small group of people

4. Sacsayhuaman

Venture into the archaeological park just outside Cusco’s city center to explore the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This colossal stone fortress and temple sits on a steep hill overlooking the city and attests to the brilliance of Incan engineering. Come to observe traditional Incan ceremonies and to admire how the structure was built, noting the large limestone blocks that lock together without mortar.
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Inca fort at Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Peru

5. Cusco Cathedral

Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar.
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6. Huayna Picchu

Rising more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the ancient plazas and palaces of Machu Picchu is the rhino horn-shaped peak of Huayna Picchu, also called Wayna Picchu. The mountain is believed to have been a home for high priests and virgins. Hike up to the summit for the views and to see ancient temple ruins.
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Huayna Picchu featuring heritage elements, mountains and building ruins

What to do in Cusco Region


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Areas of Cusco Region

La Merced Church showing a city

Cusco Historic Center

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A noteworthy feature of Cusco Historic Center is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha.

Cusco Historic Center
San Blas showing a city

San Blas

Take a walk through the heart of Cusco’s artisan district, one of the city’s most beguiling and lively areas.

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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Sán Cristobal and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

San Cristóbal
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Santa Monica

Santa Monica might not have many top sights, but Real Plaza Cusco and Ttio Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Santa Monica
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Santiago

When in Santiago, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and Santiago Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Santa Ana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Ana and surrounding area, you can visit Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza El Regocijo.

Santa Ana