San Cristóbal
Cusco
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Popular places to visit
Plaza de las Nazarenas
You can learn about the history of Cusco with a trip to Plaza de las Nazarenas. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Things to do
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike
Cusco: Sacred Valley - Included Maras, Moray, Urubamba &more
Top hotels in San Cristóbal
Ayenda Casa Escondida San Cristobal Premium
We arrived to find our room was not cleaned and had urine on the washroom. The staff apoligized but we had to explicitly request a new room. Even in the room the quality was bad. There was no trashcan, old furniture, marks and holes in the walls, the duvet was stained and the floor was dirty. The ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Rumi Wasi
I cannot say enough about this lovely place. It felt historically rustic but also felt like a classy spa because of the details that were in place. The care that went into creating & caring for this place was very evident. Breakfast was delivered to us at our chosen time so we could dine in with ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Kokoa Hotel Cusco
Beautiful hotel located a few mins away from plaza de armas. Staff was extremely attentive. We loved our stay here.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Incredible! Highly recommend the BELMOND experience for Cusco. It is right in the city centre and has such great history attached to it. I also recommend the spa, we did the three hour mother / daughter experience and loved it.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
ARQUEOLOGO EXCLUSIVE SELECTION - Casa Peralta
Cute place in a great location. Has a couple of issues. Internet and television didn’t work at all during the duration of our stay despite advising the Management. Made things difficult for staying in touch with my business. For some reason hot water was also hit or miss. A More than one cold shower ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Cristóbal
Santa Ana
While Santa Ana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museo de Plantas Sagradas Magicas y Medicinales and Plaza El Regocijo.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
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.
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
