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Top Attractions in Cusco

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49 Listed places
4.5 average across 48 rated listings
Cristo Blanco • Santo Domingo s/n • Del Medio 123
Foreign adults: S/70 Circuit I or S/130 integral tourist ticket; Peruvian adults: S/40 Circuit I or S/70 integral. – Paid admission; temple and convent tickets are separate from the Cusco Tourist Ticket. Check the current tariff at the entrance.
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Cristo Blanco Santo Domingo s/n Del Medio 123 G2CM+2C5 Choqechaka

Acueducto Colonial

Choqechaka
Famous for: A surviving San Blas colonial aqueduct that reveals Cusco’s hillside water-management heritage through stone arches.

See Cusco’s Sapantiana Colonial Aqueduct in San Blas, where stone arches and a historic water channel meet hillside walking routes.

History Buffs Art Lovers Solo Travelers

Calle Loreto

Loreto
Famous for: Inca Architecture, Ashlar Masonry, The 12-Angled Stone

Calle Loreto, a captivating historical street in Cusco, Peru, offers a glimpse into the city's rich past through its blend of pre-Columbian…

History Buffs Architecture Lovers Culture Seekers

Centro Histórico

F2HC+WFF
Famous for: Incan And Colonial Architecture, Plaza De Armas, Cusco Cathedral

Cusco's Centro Histórico, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seamlessly blends Incan and colonial architecture in its captivating cobblestone streets, charming plazas, and…

History Buffs Culture Seekers Architecture

Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán

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Famous for: Dominican church and cloisters built over Qorikancha, preserving exceptional Inca masonry beneath Cusco’s colonial architecture.

Explore Cusco’s Santo Domingo convent above Qorikancha, with Inca stone chambers, colonial cloisters, practical access tips, and nearby walking stops.

Inca history enthusiasts Colonial architecture lovers Religious art travelers

Chuspiyoq

G23P+HMM
Famous for: Quiet Andean paths, archaeological stone remains and elevated views in Cusco’s Sacsayhuamán cultural landscape.

Chuspiyoq is a quiet Sacsayhuamán-area archaeological landscape in Cusco, known for Andean paths, stone remains and highland views.

History Buffs Nature Enthusiasts Solo Travelers

Coca Museum

Cta. de San Blas 618 618
Famous for: Explaining the coca leaf’s traditional uses and cultural significance in Andean society through focused educational exhibits.

Explore coca’s Andean history at Coca Museum in Cusco’s San Blas, with daily hours, practical access advice, and nearby stops on Hatun…

Andean history enthusiasts Curious cultural travelers Solo museum visitors

Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

Famous for: Rescuing Andean condors, pumas, and other native wildlife while teaching visitors about conservation and trafficking.

Meet rescued condors, pumas and native wildlife at Cochahuasi, a conservation-focused sanctuary on Cusco’s road to Pisac.

Wildlife lovers Families with curious kids Conservation-minded travelers

Cusco Cathedral

Famous for: Cusco School paintings, an Andean Last Supper, and elaborate colonial craftsmanship inside the city’s principal cathedral.

Explore Cusco Cathedral on Plaza de Armas for Marcos Zapata’s Last Supper, carved cedar choir stalls, silverwork, and three connected historic churches.

Colonial art enthusiasts Andean history travelers Religious heritage visitors

Cusco Park

Don Bosco 615
Famous for: Guided Andean cultural interpretation in a quiet forested hillside setting above central Cusco.

Cusco Park on Don Bosco 615 is a guided Andean cultural and nature experience in a forested hillside setting above central Cusco.

Culture seekers History Buffs Solo Travelers

Cusco Planetarium

Famous for: Incan Stargazing Wisdom, Interactive Exhibits, State-Of-The-Art Projection System

Cusco Planetarium in Cusco, Peru, combines ancient Incan stargazing wisdom with modern technology to offer visitors an unforgettable journey through the cosmos.

Astrophotographers History Buffs Families

EKEKOS SAN BLAS -art & COLORS

Sta. Catalina Angosta 156
Famous for: Intricately Woven Textiles, Beautifully Painted Ceramics, Traditional Craftsmanship

EKEKOS SAN BLAS – art & COLORS is a captivating handicraft attraction in Cusco, Peru, showcasing Peruvian artistry through intricately woven textiles,…

Art Enthusiasts Shopaholics Culture Seekers

Inka Museum

Famous for: Inka and pre-Inka archaeology displayed in Cusco’s historic Casa del Almirante.

Explore Cusco’s Inka Museum in the Casa del Almirante for pre-Inka objects, Inka culture galleries, textiles and colonial architecture.

History Buffs Art Lovers Solo Travelers

Intimachay

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Famous for: Solar Observatory, Inca Astronomy, Winter Solstice Alignment

Intimachay, known as 'Cave of the Sun,' is an ancient Inca solar observatory featuring a stone window aligned with the winter solstice…

History Buffs Astronomers Adventurers

Juchuy Coscco

Famous for: A remote Inca royal estate of Viracocha with a monumental kallanka, terraces and Sacred Valley views.

Hike to Juchuy Coscco above Peru’s Sacred Valley to explore Viracocha’s Inca royal estate, stone halls, terraces and high mountain views.

History Buffs Hikers Adventure Seekers

Koricancha Centro Cusco

Famous for: The Inca Empire’s Temple of the Sun, preserved beneath the Dominican Convent of Santo Domingo.

Explore Cusco’s 15th-century Temple of the Sun, where precise Inca stonework meets the colonial Santo Domingo convent on Avenida El Sol.

History Buffs Art Lovers Solo Travelers
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  • Cristo Blanco: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Santo Domingo s/n: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Del Medio 123: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • G2CM+2C5: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Choqechaka: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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