Food Scene
Palacio Del Inka
Avenida CircunvalaciónVery delicious local food and amazing view.
Low prices
You will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
11 locals recommend
MAP Café
231 NazarenasYou will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
LIMBUS RESTOBAR
133 Calle PasñapakanaLounge bar, great view...
You will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
22 locals recommend
LIMO Nikkei Kitchen
236 Portal de CarnesYou will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
You will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
41 locals recommend
Chicha por Gaston Acurio
You will be able to discover the Peruvian and Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef.
.You will be able to enjoy a great local food buffet and at the same time watch the folkloric music and dance live show.
don antonio
356 Sta. Teresa.You will be able to enjoy a great local food buffet and at the same time watch the folkloric music and dance live show.
You will be able to discover the Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef and it is affordable restaurant.
Marcelo Batata Cooking Classes
135 C. PalacioYou will be able to discover the Andean products but cooked in several forms by a great Chef and it is affordable restaurant.
El Tablon
D-8 Av. de la CulturaYou will be able to enjoy Peruvian grilled chicken and pizzas.
Cheap restaurant
You will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
27 locals recommend
La Bondiet
118 HeladerosYou will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
You will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
15 locals recommend
La Valeriana
115 C. EspinarYou will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
You will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
15 locals recommend
Pastelería y Restaurante CAPRICCIO
207 Av. Jose Gabriel CosioYou will be able to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
You will be able to buy breads and enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
POVEA MINIMARKET
822 Av. de La CulturaYou will be able to buy breads and enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and to eat some snacks.
Sightseeing
Very impressive archeological site. It is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco.
213 locals recommend
Saqsaywaman
Very impressive archeological site. It is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco.
An archeological site, which is located about 6 km north east of Cusco (on the way to Pisac).
30 locals recommend
Q'enqo
An archeological site, which is located about 6 km north east of Cusco (on the way to Pisac).
Or Puka Pukara
An archeological site, puka red, pukara fortress, "red fortress", it is a site of military ruins in Peru situated near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
The name probably comes from the red color of the rocks at dusk. Puka Pukara is an example of military architecture that also functioned as an administrative center.
9 locals recommend
Puca Pucara
Or Puka Pukara
An archeological site, puka red, pukara fortress, "red fortress", it is a site of military ruins in Peru situated near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
The name probably comes from the red color of the rocks at dusk. Puka Pukara is an example of military architecture that also functioned as an administrative center.
It is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca ("the bath of the Inca").
It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite, or both
13 locals recommend
Tambomachay
It is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca ("the bath of the Inca").
It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite, or both
It is one of the most famous Inca archeological site, because it is part of the 7 new wonders of the world, which is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows.
105 locals recommend
Machu Picchu
It is one of the most famous Inca archeological site, because it is part of the 7 new wonders of the world, which is a 15th-century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Cusco Region, above the Sacred Valley, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cuzco and through which the Urubamba River flows.
You will be able to visit the Pisac village (located in the Sacred valley at 35 km from Cusco) with his market, colonial church and breads oven.
You will also be able to visit the archeological site of Pisac.
It is located in the hill over the village.
56 locals recommend
Pisac
You will be able to visit the Pisac village (located in the Sacred valley at 35 km from Cusco) with his market, colonial church and breads oven.
You will also be able to visit the archeological site of Pisac.
It is located in the hill over the village.
You will be able to visit the village of Ollantaytambo and also the archeological site of Ollantaytambo, which is located in the Sacred valley at 72 km from Cusco. During the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti, who conquered the region and built the town and a ceremonial center. At the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru, it served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance. You will also find in Ollantaytambo the train station to Machu Picchu village.
67 locals recommend
Ollantaytambo
You will be able to visit the village of Ollantaytambo and also the archeological site of Ollantaytambo, which is located in the Sacred valley at 72 km from Cusco. During the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti, who conquered the region and built the town and a ceremonial center. At the time of the Spanish conquest of Peru, it served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance. You will also find in Ollantaytambo the train station to Machu Picchu village.
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 km north of Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru. The town is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are four kilometers north of the town, down a canyon that descends to the Rio Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
47 locals recommend
Salineras de Maras
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 km north of Cuzco, in the Cuzco Region of Peru. The town is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are four kilometers north of the town, down a canyon that descends to the Rio Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has an irrigation system.
The purpose of these depressions is uncertain, but their depth, design, and orientation with respect to wind and sun creates a temperature difference of as much as 15 °C (27 °F) between the top and the bottom.
56 locals recommend
Moray
Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has an irrigation system.
The purpose of these depressions is uncertain, but their depth, design, and orientation with respect to wind and sun creates a temperature difference of as much as 15 °C (27 °F) between the top and the bottom.
You will be able to visit Chinchero village, its market and its colonial church. you will also be able to visit the traditional textile center. and alpacas farm.
Chincheros
You will be able to visit Chinchero village, its market and its colonial church. you will also be able to visit the traditional textile center. and alpacas farm.
Choquequirao is an Incan site in south Peru, similar in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu. The ruins are buildings and terraces at levels above and below Sunch'u Pata, the truncated hill top. The hilltop was anciently leveled and ringed with stones to create a 30 by 50 m platform.
Choquequirao at an elevation of 3,050 m. The complex is 1,800 hectares, of which 30–40% is excavated. The site overlooks the Apurimac River canyon which has an elevation of 1,450 m. The site is reached by a 4 days (round-trip) hike from Cachora.
8 locals recommend
Choquequirao Archaeological Park
Choquequirao is an Incan site in south Peru, similar in structure and architecture to Machu Picchu. The ruins are buildings and terraces at levels above and below Sunch'u Pata, the truncated hill top. The hilltop was anciently leveled and ringed with stones to create a 30 by 50 m platform.
Choquequirao at an elevation of 3,050 m. The complex is 1,800 hectares, of which 30–40% is excavated. The site overlooks the Apurimac River canyon which has an elevation of 1,450 m. The site is reached by a 4 days (round-trip) hike from Cachora.
Tipón is a sprawling early 15th-century Inca ruin is located 22 km southeast of Cusco near the town of Tipón. The complex covers 239 hectares. It consists of wide agricultural terraces irrigated by a network of water channels fed by a natural spring. Several surrounding ruins have been excavated, and many more are visible below the soil.
8 locals recommend
Tipon Archaeological Site
Tipón is a sprawling early 15th-century Inca ruin is located 22 km southeast of Cusco near the town of Tipón. The complex covers 239 hectares. It consists of wide agricultural terraces irrigated by a network of water channels fed by a natural spring. Several surrounding ruins have been excavated, and many more are visible below the soil.
Pikillaqta is a village of the Wari people. Wari was the center village and other cities like Pikillaqta were influenced from it. The Wari also inhabited many other sites around the area. The site was occupied from about 550 to 1100 AD. Its main use was for ceremonies and the site was not complete when it was abandoned.
14 locals recommend
Pikillacta
Pikillaqta is a village of the Wari people. Wari was the center village and other cities like Pikillaqta were influenced from it. The Wari also inhabited many other sites around the area. The site was occupied from about 550 to 1100 AD. Its main use was for ceremonies and the site was not complete when it was abandoned.
Drinks & Nightlife
Norton Rat's Tavern
116 Sta. Catalina AngostaGood ambiance to drink a glass at the beginning of the night.
Cholos Craft Beers Cusco
110 C. PalacioA large choice of beers from over the world.
InkaTeam
Portal de PanesLive music and excellent ambiance of the Cusqueña crazy nights...
El Muki Discoteca
116 Sta. Catalina AngostaExcellent ambiance of the Cusqueña crazy nights...
Mama Africa
109 Portal de PanesExcellent ambiance of the Cusqueña crazy nights...
Parks & Nature
Lares Trek
Very nice 3 days trekking path.
You will see a lot of sheeps and alpacas.
Hot Springs - Lares
Hot springs bath.
Very few tourist place
It is one of the alternatives trek to reach Machu Picchu. It is a 4 or 5 days trek, in order to visit Machu Picchu.
You will go from Molleapata, through the Salcantay pass, Santa Teresa, hidrolectrico and to Machu Picchu.
Salcantay
It is one of the alternatives trek to reach Machu Picchu. It is a 4 or 5 days trek, in order to visit Machu Picchu.
You will go from Molleapata, through the Salcantay pass, Santa Teresa, hidrolectrico and to Machu Picchu.
Very beautiful altitude lake, with amazing colors.
It is on the way of the Salcantay trek. You can access from Mollepata.
Agencia Humantay Lake
Very beautiful altitude lake, with amazing colors.
It is on the way of the Salcantay trek. You can access from Mollepata.
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Cordillera de VilcanotaThe famous rainbow mountain, with its amazing colors.
TEMPLO DE LA LUNA
You can visit this park in Cusco.
Arts & Culture
Inka Museum
154 AtaudMuseum of Popular Art
103 Av. El SolMuseo de Arte Precolombino
231 NazarenasRegional History Museum
Calle GarcilasoCentro Qosqo de Arte Nativo
872 Av. El SolShopping
Real Plaza
2964 Av. CollasuyoMall, Comercial center
San Pedro
CascaparoThe central food market of Cusco
Essentials
La Canasta
772 Av. de La CulturaSupermarket