Location: Cusco
Top Things to do in Cusco
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Choquequirao Inca Citadel
2. San Blas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,205 reviews
This traditional old quarter of Cusco is the city's most picturesque district characterized by narrow and steep streets, colonial houses built with walls of Incan stone and numerous art workshops.
Reviewed By FarAway25489
So interesting to walk the narrow streets, observe the Incan stones providing support for the buildings. Great local restaurants. Be prepared for street vendors to follw you with their wares. Have a firm “no thank you” or Sols ready as they are persistent.
3. Callejon de Loreto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Take your time and stroll along the cobblestoned narrow streets flanked - on both sides - by stonewalls at the awesome "Centro Histórico" of Cusco. These streets are considered masterpieces of the ancient Incan masonry and urban design. They have survived centuries of earthquakes and other natural disasters, principally due to the fantastic Incan architecture and construction techniques. No wonder, Unesco has appointed, in 1983, the historical center of Cusco as a "World Heritage Site"! Unmissable! Enjoy!
4. Plaza de las Nazarenas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By leahgnyc - San Francisco, United States
Convenient location close to everything. Though the plaza is mostly comprised of higher-end boutiques and galleries, there is a modern art museum nearby along with a plethora of interesting shops and restaurants.
5. Monastery of saint Catherine of Siena
6. El Parque de la Papa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
7. Galeria Martin Chambi en Scotiabank
8. Cusco Moon Temple
9. Capilla Virgen Purificada de Canincunca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Urcos, Canincunca gets its name from the narrow pass located en route from Cusco to Puno. Construction of the chapel began at the beginning of the XVII century and consists of a single nave, with inner walls which are richly decorated with murals and gold leaf ribbons. Many of them represent flowers, fruits, birds and symbols that are reminiscent of the pallais, geometric designs used by Andean weavers in their textiles.
10. Pikillaqta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By D8902LHsues - Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
This settlement is vast and predates the Inca times. The stone work is so good, the different areas are easy to walk round, though its best to wear good shoes as ground is rather uneven. The interpretative boards are interesting but you get more from a visit here is you have a guide who can explain the many areas to you. It is every bit as interesting as the more popular Inca sites, and a little off the beaten track. We only saw a handful of visitors on the day we went. It was so peaceful with amazing views.
