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Best landmarks in Cusco

7 places from 14 Cusco travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

7 places

  1. Plaza de Armas

    Landmark · Centro Histórico

    Cusco's main square, known to the Incas as Huacaypata and once the heart of the puma-shaped Inca city; vendors are plentiful but rarely pushy.

  2. Cristo Blanco

    Landmark · San Cristóbal

    A statue of Christ next to Sacsayhuaman that watches over Cusco and is visible from all over the city.

  3. San Cristóbal Viewpoint

    Landmark · San Cristóbal

    A popular city viewpoint a few stairs from San Blas, where people gather to watch the sunset over Cusco.

  4. Siete Borreguitos Street

    Landmark · San Blas

    Picturesque narrow street near the Sapantiana aqueduct, lined with flowers.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Mirador de San Blas

    Landmark · San Blas

    Viewpoint in San Blas overlooking all of Cusco, surrounded by restaurants where diners can eat with the view.

  2. Plaza San Francisco

    Landmark · Centro Histórico

    Tranquil square in the historic centre with benches, a park-like feel and a striking church with bell towers.

  3. Arco de Santa Clara

    Landmark · Centro Histórico

    Historic arch linking the San Pedro Market area to Plaza San Francisco.