Location: Cusco
Top Things to do in Cusco
The 10 Best Ancient Ruins in Cusco, Cusco Region
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. Maria Fortaleza
2. Andes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By PeteS596 - Florida, United States
Went on 7 day tour of macchu Picchu Cusco and Lima with gate one travel, the tour guide Ron did a fantastic job, whoever you go with get a guide to explain everything and go to the highest point and work down. You will get awesome pictures. Trip was better than I expected. Plan properly and you will have a great time.
3. Choquequirao Inca Citadel
4. 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.
5. Qorikancha
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Ciudadela de Mauk'allaqta
7. Centro Historico De Cusco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,925 reviews
Reviewed By Canadian1564 - Spokane, United States
We spent most of our visit to Cusco staying near the center and we enjoyed the beautiful architecture and culture in the center of Cusco!
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. Twelve Angled Stone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,210 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States
Another Inca wall! Awesome! We searched for Inca walls in Cusco the way that people on a scavenger hunt search for rubber bands. Each wall is fascinating, especially in context of city planning. Imagine the Incas planning Cusco. The Spanish were new comers and took advantage of the streets, drainage and building foundations.
