Santiago Travel Guide
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.
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.
Plaza San Blas
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Top hotels in Santiago
Torre Dorada
We loved staying at Torre Dorada, it is indeed a home away from home. The staff is amazing and helpful. There are lots of delicious options for breakfast and shops nearby.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Casa Esmeralda By Katari
The room we stayed in was clean and very spacious. The staff was helpful, they had made a small mistake with my reservation but corrected it right away. WiFi was not the best but I was still able to work remotely.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
MMARROS INN PERU
I usually don’t leave reviews but I would like to share this . The “hotel” had no signs everything was close . I found a small sign with a phone number. I could call because I had no service . God is good after waiting around 20 minutes the taxi driver call for me and some came to open. I had the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Great hotel, well located for main square area but without being in the hubbub. Staff are fabulous and rooms well laid out.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
Everything was excellent!!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Amazing quality and luxury at an affordable price. My favorite hotel of our whole trip by far!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santiago
Primavera
Though Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo.
Ttio Sur
Though Ttio Sur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coripata
While Coripata may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo and Coricancha.
San Borja
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Borja and surrounding area, you can visit Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Ttio Market.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
