The best walks and hikes in Cusco
4.5
(230)
4,460
hikers
24
hikes
Peru? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Cusco to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Cusco is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 13, 2025
4.9
(100)
1,892
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(25)
688
hikers
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(26)
613
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3. Hiking loop from Chillca
3.93km
01:23
240m
240m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(19)
590
hikers
4. Machu Picchu Viewpoint – Machu Picchu loop from Intihuatana
1.86km
00:36
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(31)
370
hikers
5. Aguas Qocha Blue Lake – Alpaca and Llama Herds loop from Upis
12.3km
04:08
340m
340m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.7
(7)
70
hikers
6. Sacsayhuamán – Cristo Blanco Viewpoint loop from Cusco
6.58km
02:03
240m
240m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(7)
18
hikers
7. Plaza de Armas of Cusco – Cusco Cathedral loop from San Pedro
18.3km
05:51
770m
770m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
2
hikers
8. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Trail to Red Valley loop from Chillihuani
11.5km
03:41
490m
500m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(1)
36
hikers
9. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Trail to Red Valley loop from Chillca
7.89km
02:37
360m
360m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.0
(1)
5
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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