Santa Monica
Cusco
Visit Santa Monica
Popular places to visit
![Plaza de Armas featuring a church or cathedral and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66581-Cusco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Cusco San Pedro Market featuring food and markets as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90289-Cusco-San-Pedro-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
San Pedro Market
Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.
![Cusco Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/687bfe2d3ff80c4775c1fe20a7fc8204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
![Sacsayhuaman featuring heritage elements and a ruin as well as an individual child](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66686-Sacsayhuaman.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
![Cusco - Machu Picchu showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/90000/90327-Coricancha.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/35a0edb5d6df7b6fa3ffe33a9aca9beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Things to do
![Machu Picchu: Full-Day tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1451135/94332649-ea5f-495a-888a-c8e26823169e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
![Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2336364/d65ed6c7-9265-4741-bf3f-557a79264f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
![Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586045/44a0cc99-851c-4543-b46f-613dadc9cf6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
![Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco withThe Voyager train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/318630/095b4c8c-a5cd-42f0-9856-f350945cdc32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train
![6-Day Special Peru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/473359/08d2d284-4e73-44b4-a6c0-cf54534a5785.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
6-Day Extraordinary Peru: Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
![Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46232736/387f7a3e-c8f4-4192-a8ec-20637ee600ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
Top hotels in Santa Monica
![Polo Santa Monica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39830000/39825300/39825234/92065a24_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025
![Sonesta Hotel Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3180000/3177300/3177267/e30f64d0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/420000/410500/410436/b677f716_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025
![Novotel Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571600/571557/1d19385f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519400/519319/feeb0c15_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025
![Union Hotel Cusco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11240000/11231100/11231064/w7994h5612x0y7-42ae78d4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
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Magisterio Technico del Cusco
While Magisterio Technico del Cusco might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
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Ttio Sur
When in Ttio Sur, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Progreso
While there might not be top attractions in Progreso, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
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Mariscal Gamarra
While there might not be top attractions in Mariscal Gamarra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Tupac Amaru and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
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Ucchullo
While there might not be top attractions in Ucchullo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
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San Borja
When in San Borja, you can plan a visit to Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Ttio Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.