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The Top 20 Attractions in Cusco

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cusco. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cusco is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

Plaza de Armas of Cusco

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The Plaza de Armas in Cusco was the center of the earth, or the navel of the world, in Inca times. Today the square is surrounded by magnificent colonial buildings, …

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Cusco Cathedral

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The construction of the cathedral was no small feat; it spanned nearly a century, from 1560 to 1654. This extensive period of construction, renovation and expansion explains the cathedral's eclectic …

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Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)

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You can access the museum by paying either 70 soles for a single day tourist card, or 130 soles for a 10 day card. The card enables you to see most of the Inca sites in cusco!

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Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Site

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The fortress of “Sacsayhuamán” (in Quechua this means contented falcon) is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire and is located above the city, at the …

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Hatun Rumiyoc Street and the Twelve-Angled Stone

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Hatun Rumiyoc Street is one of the most famous streets in the city. Every day, hundreds of tourists pass by to have their photo taken next to the popular Stone of 12 Angles.

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San Francisco Square, Cusco

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Plaza San Francisco is considered one of the main squares in the city and is known for its colonial architecture and historical significance. The square is surrounded by several important …

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Sacsayhuamán

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When completed, the fortress is said to have had the capacity to house at least 1,000 warriors, but it was rarely needed as the Incas did not suffer invasions from …

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Twelve-Angled Stone

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Piedra de los doce ángulos or the stone of the twelve angles.
The wisdom of the Incas is reflected in numerous architectural monuments that have withstood the onslaught of time, …

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Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús), Cusco, Peru

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If you want to visit the churches in Cusco, you should buy the Religious Circuit Ticket. It is valid for this church, the Cathedral of Cusco, the Museum of Religious Art, the San Blas Church and the San Cristobal Church.

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Loreto Street (Intik'ijllu) – Inca stone walls

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The wall found on Loreto Street was part of the palace of the Inca Huayna Capac, known as Amaru Cancha, which translates to "House of the Snake".
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Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)

Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Site

Hatun Rumiyoc Street and the Twelve-Angled Stone

San Francisco Square, Cusco

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Twelve-Angled Stone

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