17 TOP Things to do in CUSCO, Peru | Cusco Landmarks & Attractions That Will Blow You Away!

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1. 0:24

   Hatun Rumiyoc Street

   🏛️ Historic site · San Blas

   The 12-angled Stone is considered a National Heritage object of Peru.

2. 1:12

   Qorikancha

   ⛩️ Temple · Centro Histórico

   Its name is translated as the Temple of Light.

3. 1:49

   San Pedro Market

   🛒 Market · Centro Histórico

   Meals here are said to be cheaper and tastier than restaurants in town, so try two or three dishes.

4. 3:04

   Mama Africa

   🍺 Bar · Centro Histórico

   Friendly locals are often happy to teach non-dancers a few moves.

5. 3:50

   Paddy's Irish Pub

   🍺 Bar · Centro Histórico

   The menu includes shepherd's pie and pizza alongside beer.

6. 4:31

   San Blas

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Blas

   The neighbourhood comes alive on weekends, the best time to visit.

7. 5:11

   Plaza de Armas

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico

8. 5:40

   Cusco Cathedral

   ⛩️ Temple · Centro Histórico · brief mention

9. 6:01

   Cristo Blanco

   🏢 Landmark · San Cristóbal

   A popular picnic spot with local families; the statue is about 8 m tall.

10. 6:43

    Inti Raymi

    🚡 Activity · Centro Histórico

    Thousands march through the historic centre on the festival day to watch the ceremonies.

11. 7:37

    Pachacútec Monument and Museum

    🏛️ Museum · Wanchaq

    The museum spreads over seven floors.

12. 8:04

    ChocoMuseo

    🏛️ Museum · Centro Histórico · brief mention

13. 8:28

    Sacsayhuaman

    🏛️ Historic site · San Cristóbal

14. 9:01

    Q'enqo

    🏛️ Historic site · Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park

    Usually visited with nearby ruins as part of the Cusco tourist ticket circuit.

15. 9:12

    Puka Pukara

    🏛️ Historic site · Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park · brief mention

    Included in the Cusco tourist ticket circuit.

16. 9:19

    Tambomachay

    🏛️ Historic site · Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park · brief mention

    Included in the Cusco tourist ticket circuit.

17. 9:28

    Sacred Valley

    🚆 Day trip · Urubamba Valley

    Rated a close second to Machu Picchu among day trips from Cusco.

18. 9:51

    Urubamba

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Urubamba

19. 10:03

    Ollantaytambo

    🏛️ Historic site · Ollantaytambo

20. 10:13

    Salineras de Maras

    🏛️ Historic site · Maras

    Billed as a potential highlight of a Sacred Valley trip.

21. 10:25

    Moray

    🏛️ Historic site · Maras

    Experiments here are credited with developing thousands of potato species.

22. 10:43

    Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

    🚆 Day trip · Pitumarca

    Horses can be rented for those who prefer not to hike to the top.

23. 11:30

    Humantay Lake

    🥾 Hike · Soraypampa

    Climb higher up the ridge for a sublime view over the lake and surroundings.

24. 12:13

    Inca Trail

    🥾 Hike · Ollantaytambo

    The classic route has more attractions; the short Inca Trail is quicker but less rewarding.

25. 12:53

    Salkantay Trek

    🥾 Hike · Mollepata

    Features on most lists of the top 25 treks in the world.

26. 13:19

    Lares Trek

    🥾 Hike · Lares · brief mention

27. 13:19

    Choquequirao Trek

    🥾 Hike · Cachora · brief mention

28. 13:19

    Ausangate Trek

    🥾 Hike · Pitumarca · brief mention

29. 13:34

    Machu Picchu

    🏛️ Historic site · Machu Picchu

    The train is the most popular way to get there, passing several fascinating sites en route.