Things to do in Cusco Region

Activities, attractions and tours

Rolling green hills, a valley with scattered houses, and a field of orange flowers.
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A mountainous landscape with a valley, a river, and a town.
A historic cathedral with two bell towers, surrounded by a public square with benches and people.
Ancient stone ruins with thatched roofs, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and misty peaks.

Things to do

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike

€59
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco – Skip the Hike
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo from Cusco

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo from Cusco

€29
per adult
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo from Cusco
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

€23
per adult
Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco

€12
per adult
Cusco: Half-Day City Tour with Sacsayhuaman and Q'enco
Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour

Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour

€10
per adult
Cusco: Open-Top Bus City Tour
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals

€18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Day with Meals
Full Day Cusco City Group Tour

City tour in Cusco.

€10
per adult
City tour in Cusco.
From Cusco: Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Trekking Trip

Cusco Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-day-trekking-trip

€35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cusco Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-day-trekking-trip
Moray - this is an Inka invention to adapt plants in other environments.

Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour

€36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sacred Valley of the Inkas Full Day Tour
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1. Plaza de Armas

Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink.
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A historic church with two bell towers, surrounded by a park with people and green trees.

2. Aguas Calientes Hot Springs

Aguas Calientes sits below Machu Picchu and is the last train stop before the sacred Inca city. The small town lies in a deep valley enclosed by mountains and forests. With restaurants, thermal baths, hiking trails and a market, Aguas Calientes is more than just a gateway to the ancient ruins. It is worth spending a day or two here before going onto Machu Picchu.
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A river flowing through a mountainous area with a bridge, buildings, and a paved walkway.

3. Cusco Cathedral

Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar.
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A historic church with two towers, a plaza with people, and mountains in the background.

4. San Pedro Market

Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture.
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A market entrance with a sign reading "Bienvenidos a tu Mercado San Pedro".

5. Sacsayhuaman

Venture into the archaeological park just outside Cusco’s city center to explore the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This colossal stone fortress and temple sits on a steep hill overlooking the city and attests to the brilliance of Incan engineering. Come to observe traditional Incan ceremonies and to admire how the structure was built, noting the large limestone blocks that lock together without mortar.
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Ancient stone ruins in a dry, hilly landscape with a clear sky.

6. Huayna Picchu

Rising more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the ancient plazas and palaces of Machu Picchu is the rhino horn-shaped peak of Huayna Picchu, also called Wayna Picchu. The mountain is believed to have been a home for high priests and virgins. Hike up to the summit for the views and to see ancient temple ruins.
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Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city with stone structures and terraces, surrounded by misty mountains.

7. Coricancha

Qorikancha was the most important and elaborate temple of the Inca Empire. Qorikancha means golden courtyard and at the time of the Incas, the walls were covered in solid gold sheets. When the Spanish colonized the area, they demolished and looted parts of the temple and constructed the convent of Santo Domingo on top of it. The convent is still there today. Marvel at the original stonework, walk down corridors and through the chambers of Qorikancha and find clues to its former splendor.
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What to do in Cusco Region

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Plaza de Armas

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Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.
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Where to stay in Cusco Region

Find the best Cusco Region areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Cusco Historic Center

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.

A narrow cobblestone street flanked by white buildings with blue shutters and wrought iron balconies.

San Blas

San Blas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like San Blas Church and Plaza San Blas.

A cityscape with red-tiled roofs, a prominent church, and distant mountains.
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San Cristóbal

While visiting San Cristóbal, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Sán Cristobal and Museo de Arte Precolombino.

Latin tourist looking at the terraces of Pisac, Pisac archaeological complex in Cusco

Santa Monica

While Santa Monica 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 Ttio Market.

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Santiago

If you're spending some time in Santiago, Santiago Plaza and "El Molino I" Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Ancient stone ruins with thatched roofs, set against a backdrop of lush green mountains and misty peaks.

Cusco

The ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu with terraced fields and steep mountain backdrop.

Machu Picchu

A rural market with blue canopies and a mountainous backdrop.

Urubamba

A valley with a river, surrounded by mountains and a town.

Calca

A mountainous landscape with terraced fields and a clear sky.

Curahuasi