What to see in Cusco: 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 69 votes from people: Plaza de Armas of Cusco · Sacsayhuamán · Qorikancha and Santo Domingo Convent. (Updated Apr 13, 2025.)
The old Inca capital and its surroundings: colonial squares, Inca walls and the road to Machu Picchu, according to travel guides.
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Top 10
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Plaza de Armas of Cusco
The heart of the city, with the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.
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2
Sacsayhuamán
Inca fortress of huge stone walls above the city, setting of the Inti Raymi festival.
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3
Qorikancha and Santo Domingo Convent
The Inca Temple of the Sun on which a colonial convent was built.
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4
Inka Museum
Pottery, textiles and mummies in a colonial mansion on Inca foundations.
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5
Twelve-Angled Stone
Perfectly fitted block in the wall of Inca Roca's palace, on Hatun Rumiyoc street.
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6
Sacred Valley
Pisac, Ollantaytambo, the Maras salt pans and the Moray terraces.
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San Pedro Market
Central market for juices, soups and Andean cheeses.
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Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay
Inca archaeological sites on the circuit near Sacsayhuamán.
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9
Machu Picchu
The World Heritage Inca citadel, reached by train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
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10
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Mountain of mineral stripes above 5,000 m, a day trip.
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Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (MAP)
Selection of pre-Columbian art from the Larco Museum on Plaza de las Nazarenas.
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12
San Blas
Artisans' quarter of steep lanes and viewpoints.
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Vinicunca a 5.000 metros, sube tranquilo y con hoja de coca, que la altura pega.