Tahuantinsuyo Travel Guide

Cusco

Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas featuring a park and a church or cathedral

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.

Plaza de Armas
Cusco San Pedro Market which includes food and markets as well as a small group of people

San Pedro Market

Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

San Pedro Market
Sacsayhuaman featuring a ruin and heritage elements as well as an individual child

Sacsayhuaman

The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Sacsayhuaman
Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Cusco Cathedral
Cusco - Machu Picchu featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Coricancha

Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

Coricancha
Plaza San Blas

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.

Plaza San Blas

Things to do

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

£19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/

£63
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
ATV tour through the 7 colors mountain /walk 5 minutes/
Cusco: Chinchero, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour

From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour

£10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour
Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

£186
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Humantay Lake with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour

£28
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins Half-Day Tour
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day

£35
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour - Full Day
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Top hotels in Tahuantinsuyo

Hotel Inkasabios Cusco

Hotel Inkasabios Cusco

2.5 out of 5
Tupac Yupanqui, 242, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is £40 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£40
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Spacious. Great customer service. Good breakfast. Walkable to restaurants and to the historic area. Great value. We would stsy here again."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel Inkasabios Cusco
Kantu Hotel

Kantu Hotel

2.5 out of 5
calle chaparro 121, Cusco, Cuzco
The price is £57 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£57
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas and San Pedro Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"We loved the location close to the San Pedro Market. Everything was very close. The breakfast provided was wonderful. We also liked there was a variety of tea options offered throughout the day. The beds were comfortable and the shower had plenty of hot water."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Kantu Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cusco

Sonesta Hotel Cusco

4 out of 5
Ave. El Sol 954, Cusco, Cusco
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £125 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£125
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The location is convenient for walking around town. Plenty of restaurants and stores for shopping. Staff were excellent and always help with your luggage. We developed altitude sickness but the hotel had oxygen and an on-call doctor if needed. The breakfast is open 3a-10a. So many options, especially ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco

5 out of 5
Esquina De La Calle Ruinas 432, y San Agustin, Cusco, Cusco
The price is £283 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£283
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Without a doubt it’s the best hotel in the historic center of Cusco. Have been in Cusco more than 10 times and have stayed in many other hotels and this is definitely the best! Very friendly staff, very clean, delicious breakfast and very convenient location."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott

5 out of 5
Plazoleta Santo Domingo No 259, Cusco, Cusco
The price is £298 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£298
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cusco. Enjoy a full-service spa, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (915 reviews)
"This historic property is in fact a museum and a 5-star luxury hotel located across the street from the must see Qorikancha. Our experience was outstanding. Hot tea in the lobby. A baby lima in the plaza by the restaurant. Outstanding service with people waiting to assist you everywhere you go. The ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

Hilton Garden Inn Cusco

3.5 out of 5
Santa Ana, Avenida Abancay 207, Cusco, Cusco
The price is £142 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£142
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cusco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"A little far from downtown"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
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Other neighbourhoods around Tahuantinsuyo

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Rosaspata

Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Armas and Plaza Tupac Amaru.

Rosaspata
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Zaguan del Cielo

While there might not be top attractions in Zaguan del Cielo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Zaguan del Cielo
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Lucrepata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lucrepata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Blas.

Lucrepata
San Blas showing a city

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.

San Blas
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Huayruropata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Huayruropata and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza de Armas and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.

Huayruropata
La Merced Church showing a city

Cusco Historic Center

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Convent, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.

Cusco Historic Center

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