Location: Cusco
Top Things to do in Cusco
10 Historic Sites in Cusco That You Shouldn't Miss
Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
Restaurants in Cusco
1. Sacsayhuaman
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,590 reviews
Reviewed By KubsSofyan - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This place is known for being a fortress according to the guide, here there was a battle between the conquerors and the Incas the most interesting about this place is its architecture, here there are huge stones that were used for the construction of Sacsayhuaman.
2. Plaza de Armas
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4.5 based on 9,884 reviews
Reviewed By rustyinsf - The Netherlands, null
Beautiful square in Cusco, so typical of this country, if you are lucky to have good weather, it is a recommended resting place to contemplate the visit to this wonderful city.
3. Qorikancha
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4.5 based on 7,441 reviews
This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city.
Reviewed By InspireyouLife - Volma, Belarus
A unique work of Inca architecture, very finely worked stones, today part of this ancient Inca temple is occupied by the Dominican order, and even though time has passed the Inca culture resists against it.
4. Museo de Vida Monastica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco
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4.5 based on 234 reviews
The museum focuses on the daily lives of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine: their spiritual practices, their teachings and duties, the training of novices, and their everyday tasks. Among the objects which form part of the collection are extraordinary works in the fields of painting, sculpture and the decorative arts from the viceroyalty and republican periods, as well as exquisite examples of liturgical vestments embroidered by the nuns, and works of religious folk art. The museum houses a particularly famous series of early 19th century mural paintings which adorns the Chapter House. The convent was built during the early 17th century on the site of the old Inca Akllawasi, or “house of the chosen women”. Vestiges of the pre-Hispanic structure can be seen to this day among the outer walls of the convent.
Reviewed By Tourist54220 - Manitowoc, United States
So much history and beautiful artwork here; I don't care what your religion is, this place will inspire you.
5. Tipon
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4.5 based on 1,098 reviews
Reviewed By Rodo00 - Guasave, Mexico
I’d already been to a few Inca ruins including MP and the sites around Cusco and Ollantaytambo in the previous week and I didn’t think there was anything unique at Tipon. However, I still enjoyed it – it was very peaceful and I spent about 2 hours walking round the site and taking photos. I traveled there with two friends and a guide from the Bioandean Expeditions agency from Cusco to the municipality of Tipón and then in a taxi uphill to the ruins. I'm glad I didn't try to climb the hill: the 4km road is quite steep and rises to 3400 meters. I went back down; Taxis passed me on the road but I didn't mind the walk downhill. Entry to this site is included on the Boleto Turistico, or you can pay an entry fee (S/. 10) when you get there. If you wanted to see more ruins and had the energy you could catch another bus from Tipon to Pikillacqta (further along on the same road).
6. Convento Santo Domingo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By alicietomie - San Francisco, United States
This site is the most spectacular temple in Cusco, Wonderful gardens and original Inca walls, well recommended place in Cusco if you are there for few days.
7. Cusco Moon Temple
8. Huacoto
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
This village is located above San Jerónimo, reachable by footpath or by road at an altitude of 4,000 meters. It´s the first stop for those making the pilgrimage to Señor de Huanca, the deity of Apu Pachatusan. A 17th century church, corrals for llamas and alpacas, and ceremonial irrigation canals are the main cultural features of Huacoto.
