No matter where you are staying in Cusco, you will find yourself drawn to Plaza de Armas. Beautiful Colonial architecture with a strong Inca influence around every corner. A great meeting point, place to relax and enjoy the sun and grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants and cafes that surround. Many architectural highlights such as the church of La Merced and the Cathedral reside here and it is also the starting point of the many alleyways that will lead you to many other treasures. A great way to start your adventure in Cusco and get yourself accustomed to the new environment and altitude.

It's a massive and beautiful building! You can visit the main church for free in the morning before the religious service. You'll have to pay after. You're not allowed to take photos inside. Staff focus more on supervising you as a guest rather than enhancing your experience.

You need to find this place, if you visit Cuzco you cannot miss this historic landmark.

Just a short walk up the hill from Plaza de Armas, San Blas is a beautiful little square complete with water feature, that you can come to pause for a moment and enjoy the surrounding stores, cafes and San Blas Church. Traveling vendors often set up their wares at the top of the stairs and you might just see a Sharman or two walking around.

If you are up for an early morning walk, there is nothing quite like the view of the sun coming up over Cusco from this vantage point. It is quite a hike with steep stairs so you will need to have a reasonable level of fitness especially if you are adjusting to the altitude. If not, you can always jump on a bus or catch a cab and take the easier way up. The statue itself is worth seeing but the views are one of the best you will see in Cusco.

Great atmosphere. A lot of Inca architecture could be seen. Great for pictures.

Tampu Mach'ay is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks.

Features truly amazing textile pieces made in a traditional style. The craftsmanship is amazing. Prices are very high compared to other markets but the quality was easily the best I saw anywhere in Peru. If you want a one of a kind piece and would like to help support the communities that produce these amazing pieces - this is the place to do it.

It is an excellent museum! It has plenty of artifacts and helpful information that provides an overall undestanding of the inca and pre-inca cultures. The dioramas and models provide a better approach of how life was back on those days, and how it changed after the spanish invasion. The mixing of cultures is also well represented in a few historical objects and paintings. A must when you first land in Cusco!

This is such a nice place to go to find out the history and process of this delicious treat we all love. They have nice, kind staff who show you around and let you try some of the products they have. At the end of the 20-minute tour you can shop some of their great merchandise.

A unique insight to the stars through the eyes of the Incan’s. Just 15 minutes from Cusco, you will be provided with both Incan and modern day knowledge of the stars. Information is provided from the interpretation rooms based in a little cabin, then head out for a star gazing session from a big Telescope. You can expect a personalized experience from this family owned business, complete with blanket and a warm cup of coca tea.