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.
Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.
Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.
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: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Cusco: #1 Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Day Trip with Meals
Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco
Cusco: Rainbow Mountain by ATV – No Hiking Needed Tour
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day
Top hotels in Santiago
Torre Dorada
Staff friendly and supportive. Hotel clean. Location is easily accessible from the center by uber
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Casa Esmeralda By Katari
The room we stayed in was clean and very spacious. The staff was helpful, they had made a small mistake with my reservation but corrected it right away. WiFi was not the best but I was still able to work remotely.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
MMARROS INN PERU
I usually don’t leave reviews but I would like to share this . The “hotel” had no signs everything was close . I found a small sign with a phone number. I could call because I had no service . God is good after waiting around 20 minutes the taxi driver call for me and some came to open. I had the ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Excellent staff, attentive and friendly.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Kantu Hotel
Hotel is decent , few cost cutting rules are not suitable like heating system will be available after 7:00PM even room is freezing cold, no milk available for coffee after 9:00 AM. Surrounding area is not clean. You get what you pay .. I will try another hotel if I visit again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Excellent location, possibility of 3 queen beds if traveling with teenagers.
Reviewed on 3 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.
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 Cusco Craft Center and Coricancha.
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Huayruropata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Huayruropata and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Ttio Market.
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.
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Coricancha and Plaza de Armas, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cusco.
