Top 10 Things to Do in Cusco | Peru Travel Guide

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1. 0:14

   San Pedro Market

   🛒 Market · Centro Histórico

   It sits next to the PeruRail station, so it's a handy place to stock up on snacks before the four-hour train to Machu Picchu.

2. 0:55

   Plaza San Francisco

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico

   A quiet escape from the busier parts of downtown, reached on foot through the Arco Santa Clara from the San Pedro Market area.

3. 1:04

   Arco de Santa Clara

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico · brief mention

4. 1:25

   Plaza de Armas

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico

   Artwork sellers fill the square, but there is no aggressive hawking or pressure to buy.

5. 2:09

   Cristo Blanco

   🏢 Landmark · San Cristóbal

   The walk from Plaza de Armas is about 30 minutes, but allow more time because the steep stairs at 11,000 ft are exhausting.

6. 3:20

   Q'enqo Chico

   🏛️ Historic site · Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park

   Entry is free, with no tourist ticket required, so you can explore at your own pace.

7. 4:25

   Q'enqo

   🏛️ Historic site · Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park · brief mention

   It charges admission, but plenty of the site can be seen just by walking around it.

8. 4:34

   Sacsayhuaman

   🏛️ Historic site · San Cristóbal

   Entry requires the Cusco tourist ticket (70–130 soles), but a path along the outside gives good views in for free.

9. 7:00

   Sapantiana Colonial Aqueduct

   🏛️ Historic site · San Blas

   The access path is narrow with a steep drop, and walking in the water channel is slippery and best avoided.

10. 7:41

    San Cristóbal Viewpoint

    🏢 Landmark · San Cristóbal

    A good place to sit and rest after a long day of walking.

11. 8:08

    Hatun Rumiyoc Street

    🏛️ Historic site · San Blas

    The spot gets busy, so go early to beat the crowds.