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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: October 30, 2025

Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu is epic. The ruins stand 2,430 meters above sea level amidst a tropical mountain forest in a stunningly beautiful environment. It was probably the most incredible urban creation …

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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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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

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Absolutely worth the trip.
The strenuous climb to over 5000m is worth it. - exhausting not because of the steep - but because of the thin air. It is advisable …

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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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Central Plaza of Machu Picchu

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The main square is at the western end of the urban sector of Machu Picchu in a naturally elevated position and consists of a flat terrace on which the most …

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Salkantay Pass

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Once you reach the spectacular Salkantay Pass, you are faced with breathtaking views of the Humantay and the Salkantay. The pass is located at an altitude of 4,630 meters, but …

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Maras Salt Mines

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The salt pans of Maras "Salinera de Maras" is the highest salt farm in the world. Thousands of salt basins are located on steep mountain terraces. What was once 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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