Cusco Historic Center

Cusco

La Merced Church which includes a city
Plaza de Armas showing street scenes, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
La Merced Church showing a city
La Merced Church as well as a small group of people
Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral

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.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market showing markets and food as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
The cobblestone streets of the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, Peru are some of the highest elevations in Cusco but worth every single step!

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.

Plaza San Blas
Cusco which includes a city and street scenes

San Pedro Church

Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.

San Pedro Church

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

￥3,695
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

￥12,516
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco

￥63,406
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour

￥2,035
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

￥5,912
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic

￥5,743
per adult
Maras salt mines & Moray - Fantastic
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Cusco Historic Center Hotel Deals

Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is ￥11,117 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
￥11,117
￥11,117 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro ...
Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥26,337 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥26,337
￥28,971 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥47,350 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
￥47,350
￥58,114 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to everything we wanted to see! Very nice hotel with great facilities. Best parts were the breakfast in the morning and the pisco sour class at the bar!!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥47,744 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
￥47,744
￥58,602 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (927 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel, very helpful staff, amazing location. I would definitely come back."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco

4 out of 5
Santa Teresa N 344, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥21,727 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
￥21,727
￥23,900 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Union Hotel Cusco

Union Hotel Cusco

3.5 out of 5
Calle Union 189, Cusco, Cusco
The price is ￥15,922 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
￥15,922
￥17,514 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (981 reviews)
"The space was clean and airy. It was nice to share a king sized bed after a few weeks of travelling. There were nice touches like complimentary chocolaty treats. There were a lot of included items like personal bug spray, toiletries, etc. though thoughtful, I worry about potential waste overall with ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Union Hotel Cusco
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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Plaza Sán Cristobal.

San Cristóbal
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Coripata

When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Armas and Cusco Craft Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coripata
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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 Plaza de Armas and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Santa Ana
You never know what you will see in Cusco. This cutie was waiting on its owner who had just delivered a huge bundle of flowers to the market.

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.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

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.

San Blas
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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 de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo

Cusco Historic Center