Santiago
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.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.
San Blas Church
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip and Red Valley (Optional)
Top hotels in Santiago
Torre Dorada
"Love my stay!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Casa Esmeralda By Katari
"Staff was amazing. From front desk (Urpi) to the housekeeping staff. They even packed a Box Lunch for our tour that begun at 4am. I highly recommend this little Gem in Cusco."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
"restaurant, idoor garden space, gym, spa and steam, art gallery"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Cusco
"Very good"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
"Really really nice staff in a great location but be aware that they do not check expedia messages so the offered airport pickup is not possible to arrange . The doors require a key to open even when unlocked so for two people sharing a room the single key can be a problem and the showers could really ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
"Great location, close enough to the fun and action of Plaza de Armas, but far enough from all the noise. It’s a beautiful place. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet is also delicious with lots of options. Will definitely stay here again if I come back to Cusco."
Reviewed on 30 May 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 Cusco Craft Center and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
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.
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 Coricancha and Santiago Plaza.
Mateo Pumacahua
While there might not be top attractions in Mateo Pumacahua, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
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.
Santa Beatriz
While Santa Beatriz may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Real Plaza Cusco and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
