Top Things To Do in Cusco, Peru
Plan your visit to Cusco, Peru, with this selection of the top things to do.
Discover Cusco, Peru—one of the most beautiful cities in South America. As the former capital of the ancient Incan empire, Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is full of history, culture, bustling markets, and amazing food. In and around Cusco, you’ll find many Incan Ruins such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Pucapucara, Ollantaytambo—and the most famous one of all: Machu Picchu, a can’t-miss destination located just a few of hours away.
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15 Things to do in Cusco Travel Guide
Many travelers to Cusco use the city as a launching pad to hike the Inca trail, visit Machu Picchu and/or explore the Sacred Valley. With so many travel options just outside of the city it is easy to forget that Cuzco has a lot to offer in and of itself. The following Cusco travel guide is our attempt to showcase what the city has to offer in terms of attractions, things to do, shopping, dining, museums and nightlife. In our opinion, you'll want to budget several days to take it all in and acclimatize to the higher altitude if you're thinking of going on hiking excursions afterwards.
Our visit Cusco travel guide covers some of the top attractions including the best in arts, entertainment, museums, nightlife and restaurants. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities that you won't find in your typical tourism brochure or Cusco city guide.
1) Cusco Cathedral (Viracocha) - Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin (Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus)
2) Inca Wall
3) Traditional Peruvian Folk Dance at Centro Qosqo
4) Barrio de San Blas Neighborhood
5) Artisan Market on Ave del Sol
6) Cusco Food (Alpaca meat skewers - alpaca a la parrilla
7) Pisco Museum (Museo del Pisco)
8) Plaza de Armas (Square of the warrior)
9) Inca Museum (Museo Inka)
10) Chocolate Museum (ChocoMuseo)
11) Temple of the Sun (Qurikancha)
12) Templo de la Compañía de Jesús (Jesuit Church)
13) Cuy - eating Guinea pig for dinner
14) El Templo de la Merced del Cusco
15) Nightlife in Cusco - drinking a pisco sour
Alternate Cuzco/Cusco spelling: (Quechua: Qusqu or Qosqo)
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If you're planning to walk the Inca Trail or visit Machu Picchu, you'll likely end up spending at least a few days in Cuzco. With it's lively square, quirky museums, artisans markets and traditional performances, this is exactly the type of destination you'll want to linger in...plus let's not forget, it's also a good place to adjust to the altitude! The following video will showcase 15 things to do in Cuzco:
Cuzco Cathedral is a place you shouldn't miss. The cathedral sits on the site of Viracocha Inca’s palace, and it was also built using blocks from the nearby Inca site of Sacsaywamán. Inside you'll find impressive works of art done in the cuzqueña style.
In the evenings, you can go watch a traditional dance performance at Centro Qosqo.
San Blas
San Blas is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cuzco and it is a great area to explore on foot. The neighbourhood is known for its bright blue doors and window shutters, and it has a nice little square with a church and a water fountain. The neighbourhood has some really cool lookout points with great panoramic views of Cuzco, so you'll want to bring your camera.
Plaza de Armas is the beating heart of Cuzco. The square is flanked by a Jesuit church and cathedral, and there are also plenty of bars, restaurants, and tour agencies around the perimeter. During the day you'll find locals and tourists hanging out in the square, and if you get lucky, you might just encounter a performance followed by a demonstration like we did.
The Inca Museum is one of the main museums in town and it has rooms dedicated to different periods of Inca and Spanish history. You can also see women weaving rugs and tapestries by hand in the central courtyard.
Qurikancha was an Inca temple built to the Sun God, Inti, and it is believed that the walls of this temple were once covered in sheets of gold. If the temple looks like it has various layers of construction, that's because when the Spaniards arrived, they demolished the original temple and used the foundations to build the Church of Santo Domingo on the site.
The Church of the Society of Jesus is a historic Jesuit church. It's worth a quick visit if you're in the area.
Templo de la Merced is another church located one block from Plaza de Armas, and it contains the tomb of two famous conquistadors.
And that's a wrap for Cuzco! We hope you enjoyed this video and that it showed you a few of the places you can visit while you're in the city. We recommend spending at least 3 days here, or perhaps a few more if you also want to tour the Sacred Valley. As always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Cuzco, feel free to share those in the comments below.
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco, Peru
On a day trip from Cusco, Peru, you can visit a wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.
Take an unforgettable day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu—one of the seven wonders of the world. Start your journey with a 2-hour train ride, surrounded by stunning mountain views. Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes, take a bus up to Machu Picchu. There, visit the world-famous Incan ruins and learn all about the site’s history from your knowledgeable guide. This is a perfect tour for first-time visitors, families, and solo travelers!
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Sacsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru
The Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman are a must when visiting Cusco, Peru.
Sacsayhuaman is one of the most amazing Incan architectural sites. Overlooking the city of Cusco, these magnificent ruins served an important military function, yet they also had spaces dedicated to recreation and cultural ceremonies. Like many Incan constructions, the walls are made of massive and irregularly shaped stones that fit together perfectly. Learn about the masterful Incan architecture, and don’t miss the incredible views of Cusco below.
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Top Things To Do in Peru
Peru is packed full of culture and adventure and these are some of the top things to do.
Located on the west coast of South America, Peru is a beautiful country full of things to do—whether you’re looking for history, culture, food, or adventure. Some of our favorite activities in and around Lima, the capital, include exploring ancient Incan ruins, sandboarding in the Ica desert, and flying over the puzzling Nazca Lines. And of course, no trip to Peru is complete without a visit to Cusco and nearby Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world. Plan your trip, immerse yourself in Peru’s rich culture and history, and be sure to make time to sample the delicious national cocktail, the Pisco sour.
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Cusco is the historic capital of the Inca Empire. In 1983, Cusco was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and has become a major tourist destination, attracting over 2 million visitors per year. In this vlog, we cover the Incan archaeological sights and the Spanish Colonial historic sights.
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We travel from Lima to Cusco with Latin Escapes Tours. Cusco has a high altitude of about 11,000 feet. The first day we rested and sipped the local remedy, coca tea to adjust to Cusco's high altitude.
Our city tour of the Inca Royal City of Cusco starts in the very impressionable Central Square, known as the Plaza de Armas, which is surrounded by a beautiful stone arcade. Plaza de Armas is also the city's center point for activity, including performances, music, and fútbol parades.
In the Plaza is the Cathedral, which is exceptional because of its contrasts of styles. The first cathedral built in Cusco is the Iglesia del Triunfo, built in 1539 and the basilica was constructed using the stone extracted from the blocks of Incan fortress Saksaywaman.
The Church of the Society of Jesus, (commonly known as the Jesuits), was constructed in 1576 and its main altar is made of carved wood covered with gold leaf.
The Covent of Santo Domingo was built above the most important Inca Temple, the Temple of the Sun, or Koricancha, as it was known in the Inca language Quechua. Gold laminas or sheets covered the original Inca Temple walls.
Near the City of Cusco, you will visit the extraordinary Inca Fortress Sacsayhuaman, made up of three gigantic terraces, superimposed in a zigzag form, and surrounded by enormous walls of rock, some of which are up to 300 meters in length.
Qenqo, was a religious center formed by a singular flowering of calcareous rock. It has underground galleries and a semicircular amphitheater with a series of stone seats.
Puca Pucará or the Red Fort was military base made up of stone stairways, terraces, and walls. Nearby is Tambomachay, well known as Baths of the Incas, a place dedicated to the cult of the water, formed by aqueducts, channels and small cascades worked in the rock.
We visit Museo de Arte Precolombino which has an impressive collection of indigenous crafts, jewelry, and ceramics drawn from all regions of pre-Columbian Peru.
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Cusco Peru City Sightseeing Tour
Take in the best of Cusco, Peru on a city sightseeing tour.
Discover the magic of Cusco with this fabulous sightseeing tour that takes you to all the most important sites of this beautiful Peruvian city. Beginning at San Cristobal square, you’ll admire panoramic views of Cusco before heading to the most popular local food market, the Mercado Central de San Pedro. Then you’ll make your way to Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, to learn more about Inca culture. Finally, wander through the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas and admire one of Cusco’s top monuments, the beautiful cathedral.
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Night Walking Tour and Pisco Sour Lesson in Cusco, Peru
Take a night walking tour complete with a Pisco Sour lesson in Cusco, Peru.
Explore the ancient Incan streets of Cusco and learn how to make a classic Pisco Sour like a local during this 2.5-hour evening walking tour. As you wander with your guide, you’ll see impressive historical monuments, soak up views of the city lit up at night, and immerse yourself in the bohemian-spirited San Blas neighborhood. To top it all off, you’ll head to a local bar to learn how to make a Pisco Sour and sip on the delicious drink you create.
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Don't miss shopping at the Pisac Market near Cusco, Peru.
Shopping at the world-renowned Pisac market is a must-do when visiting Cusco. There are hundreds of vendors offering many types of colorful handmade products—from ponchos to ceramics to finger puppets. The main market is held on Sundays, but there are also smaller markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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