Things to do in Cusco Region
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Tours & day trips
See all 637 activitiesFull-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
Private & custom tours
See all 130 activitiesHalf Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 48 activitiesCusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Shows & concerts
See all 7 activitiesCusco: Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa
Water activities
See all 11 activitiesFrom Cusco: Titicaca Lake - Full day tour with sleeper bus
What to do in Cusco Region
Popular places to visit
Aguas Calientes Hot Springs
Known for its thermal baths, trekking routes and beautiful scenery, this deep valley village is an attractive stopover for those waiting to climb up to Machu Picchu.
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.
Inca Trail
You can take time to visit Inca Trail during your travels to Machu Picchu. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Huayna Picchu
The distinctive mountain that towers over the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu has its own temple ruins and archeological sites.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
Learn about the local history of Ollantaytambo when you take a trip to Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
Areas of Cusco Region
Cusco Historic Center
A noteworthy feature of Cusco Historic Center is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Palace of Justice and Calle Marquez.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza San Blas and San Blas Church.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Museo de Arte Precolombino.
Tahuantinsuyo
While Tahuantinsuyo might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas.
Coripata
When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Coricancha and Santiago Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.