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Full-Day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco
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Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
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Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
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From Cusco: Titicaca Lake - Full day tour with sleeper bus
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Cusco: Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour w/ Transfer & Weaving Demo
What to do in Cusco
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Twelve Angled Stone
Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
San Pedro Church
Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings.
Plaza El Regocijo
You can find out about the history of Cusco with a visit to Plaza El Regocijo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Cusco
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 Calle Marquez and Santa Catalina Convent.
San Blas
San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.
San Cristóbal
While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de las Nazarenas and Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
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.
Primavera
While there might not be top attractions in Primavera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
Coripata
When in Coripata, you can plan a visit to Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
