Plaza de Armas
Start with the heart of the city: historic buildings, people watching, and a place to wander at your own pace.
Discover Cusco
Walk with us from the house toward the heart of the city.
A simple walk through Cusco streets, past San Pedro Market and toward Plaza de Armas—so you can get a feel for the neighborhood before you arrive.
The walk in just over a minute
A real look at the route toward the plaza.
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A few places to begin
Three Cusco moments to look forward to.
San Pedro Market
See everyday Cusco through local food, color, and the rhythm of the market.
Sacsayhuamán
See the monumental Inca stone walls of Sacsayhuamán, an archaeological complex on the hills above Cusco.
Plaza photo: gertrudis2010 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Market photo: Mx._Granger / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Sacsayhuamán photo: Cusco Home.
A city to wander
Markets, historic streets, and great local dining.
From market food to cafés and restaurants, Cusco has plenty of good places to eat. Explore at an easy pace, then make the city your own.
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Photo: karlnorling / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.