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Sacred Valley of the Incas
Sacred Valley of the Incas
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Ranked #1 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 364 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Planetarium Cusco
Planetarium Cusco
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Ranked #2 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms... more » Owner description: We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms give us a great perspective, in dome we learn about southern sky and finally, if weather allows, we enjoy some stargazing! « less
Attraction type  Museums
Hiram Bingham Train
Hiram Bingham Train
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Ranked #3 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 190 reviews
Owner description: The Hiram Bingham is a luxury and exclusive service of Orient Express operated by PeruRail. It´s a journey in which the... more » Owner description: The Hiram Bingham is a luxury and exclusive service of Orient Express operated by PeruRail. It´s a journey in which the traveller will have a full day of unforgettable experiences between the mystical Andean mountains and the most exclusive luxury that a train can offer. The two dining cars, its bar car with observatory, its kitchen car; the welcoming with sparkling wine and its traditional dancing show are only few of the reasons that converted it in everything that it means today. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Cusco Historic Center
Cusco Historic Center
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Ranked #4 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 118 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Plaza de Armas (Huacaypata)
Plaza de Armas (Huacaypata)
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Ranked #5 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 195 reviews
Owner description: Dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, this graceful square is considered the heart of Cusco and is characterized by covered... more » Owner description: Dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, this graceful square is considered the heart of Cusco and is characterized by covered walkways, colonial arcades and houses containing numerous shops, restaurants and travel agencies. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Samana Spa and Salon
Samana Spa and Salon
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Ranked #6 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Visit our unique SPA for some pampering or a post-trekking splurge. We offer a variety of massages, scrubs and body wraps.... more » Owner description: Visit our unique SPA for some pampering or a post-trekking splurge. We offer a variety of massages, scrubs and body wraps. Surround yourself with a feeling of relaxation in our eucalyptus-scented steam-room and finish with a hydrotherapy jacuzzi. For a longer lasting experience try our packages including THE INKA TRAIL RELIEF and THE JETLAG RECOVERY which will leave you feeling like a new person. We are located in a privileged area only two blocks from the main square of the city. We are an English/Peruvian family here to help. beware of cheap massages touted in the street and false advertisement. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Cusco Cathedral
Cusco Cathedral
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Ranked #7 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 229 reviews
Owner description: Dominating the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, this magnificent renaissance-style, 16th-century building is in the... more » Owner description: Dominating the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, this magnificent renaissance-style, 16th-century building is in the shape of a Latin cross and contains nearly 400 colonial paintings including the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Salinas de Maras
Salinas de Maras
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Ranked #8 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Etnika's Shamanic Healing Centre
Etnika's Shamanic Healing Centre
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Ranked #9 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman
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Ranked #10 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 311 reviews
Owner description: The ruin complex of this military fortress is a superb example of Inca architectural skills since it was made of enormous... more » Owner description: The ruin complex of this military fortress is a superb example of Inca architectural skills since it was made of enormous carved limestone boulders (some weighing more than 300 tons each) that were fit together perfectly without the use of mortar. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Temple of the Sun (Coricancha)
Temple of the Sun (Coricancha)
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Ranked #11 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 151 reviews
Owner description: This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo... more » Owner description: This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Moray
Moray
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Ranked #12 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 132 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Pisac
Pisac
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Ranked #13 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 245 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Andean Explorer Train
Andean Explorer Train
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Ranked #14 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Owner description: Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape of Peru on board of a luxury and magical way to travel between Cusco and the Lake... more » Owner description: Enjoy the beautiful Andean landscape of Peru on board of a luxury and magical way to travel between Cusco and the Lake Titicaca. Travelling in the Andean Explorer is a unique experience, a route between mountains, clouds, snow-capped mountains and puna finishing in the majestic Lake Titicaca. Its coaches involve you in an environment extremely decorated with the elegant style of Pullman trains of the decade of 1920. Its tourist shows, the 5-fork lunch, dining cars, observatory-bar car outdoors, among other attractions. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
ChocoMuseo
ChocoMuseo
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Ranked #15 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 138 reviews
Owner description: Cacao and chocolate museum in Cusco, Peru. Learn about the history of cacao, the cacao tree and cacao in Peru. ChocoMuseo has... more » Owner description: Cacao and chocolate museum in Cusco, Peru. Learn about the history of cacao, the cacao tree and cacao in Peru. ChocoMuseo has its own artisanal chocolate factory which makes chocolate from organic Peruvian cacao beans. Finally ChocoMuseo offers chocolate workshops to make your own chocolate and cacao farm tours to see how real life in a plantation is. A unique experience for the whole family. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
San Blas
San Blas
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Ranked #16 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 136 reviews
Owner description: This traditional old quarter of Cusco is the city's most picturesque district characterized by narrow and steep streets,... more » Owner description: This traditional old quarter of Cusco is the city's most picturesque district characterized by narrow and steep streets, colonial houses built with walls of Incan stone and numerous art workshops. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)
Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)
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Ranked #17 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Owner description: This 17th-century church is located on the site of Koricancha (The Temple of the Sun), the major Inca temple of Cusco whose... more » Owner description: This 17th-century church is located on the site of Koricancha (The Temple of the Sun), the major Inca temple of Cusco whose walls in Inca times were lined with nearly 700 solid-gold sheets weighing more than four pounds a piece. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums
Inca Spa - Cusco
Inca Spa - Cusco
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Ranked #18 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: The first Spa worldwide to combine the best spa treatments with the Inca culture. A mystical world with a unique ambiance... more » Owner description: The first Spa worldwide to combine the best spa treatments with the Inca culture. A mystical world with a unique ambiance where your mind, body and soul will enjoy an unforgettable experience. The only Spa in Peru to won the 2008 Business Creativity Award. El primer y único spa en el mundo en combinar los mejores tratamientos de Spa con la cultura Inca. Únicos ganadores de Creatividad Empresarial 2008. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Museo de Plantas Sagradas, Magicas y Medicinales
Museo de Plantas Sagradas, Magicas y Medicinales
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Ranked #19 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Quechuas Expeditions Private Day Tours
Quechuas Expeditions Private Day Tours
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Ranked #20 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Quechuas Expeditions The Best Local Tour Operator Sustainable tourism consists on providing direct and/or indirect benefits... more » Owner description: Quechuas Expeditions The Best Local Tour Operator Sustainable tourism consists on providing direct and/or indirect benefits to the communities that are visited. Whenever it is possible, this is done through sustainable activities that protect the environment and the participation in social projects that help local communities and protected areas, always providing a high quality service.Being ecologically responsible on a trip doesn’t mean sacrificing the quality of the stay nor the travel plans. It basically consists on planning the visit in a more conscientious way.We firmly believe the communities visited must get a direct benefit, whenever possible, through the sustainable trips, environment protection, and social projects. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco Store & Museum
Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco Store & Museum
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Ranked #21 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Inca Trail
Inca Trail
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Ranked #22 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 57 reviews

The Inca Trail winds through the Andes Mountains, the classic route being a 4-5 day trek from Cuzco to Macchu Pichu. Concerns for overuse and erosion have resulted in regulation... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Church of San Blas (Iglesia de San Blas)
Church of San Blas (Iglesia de San Blas)
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Ranked #23 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Choquequirao
Choquequirao
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Ranked #24 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Considered to be the "sister" to Machu Picchu, this ancient ruin complex consists of palaces and temples on two levels,... more » Owner description: Considered to be the "sister" to Machu Picchu, this ancient ruin complex consists of palaces and temples on two levels, canals, aqueducts and systems of fountains. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Q'engo
Q'engo
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Ranked #25 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Apupacha Horse Adventure
Apupacha Horse Adventure
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Ranked #26 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Plaza de las Nazarenas
Ranked #27 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Hilario Mendivil Museum (Museo de Hilario Mendivil)
Hilario Mendivil Museum (Museo de Hilario Mendivil)
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Ranked #28 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: This art museum contains a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from Hilario Mendívil, a famous 20th-century religious... more » Owner description: This art museum contains a vast collection of paintings and sculptures from Hilario Mendívil, a famous 20th-century religious artist from Peru. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Plazoleta de San Blas
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Ranked #29 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This small square features a modest adobe church that contains the pulpit of San Blas, a carved 17th-century wooden pulpit... more » Owner description: This small square features a modest adobe church that contains the pulpit of San Blas, a carved 17th-century wooden pulpit adorned by the figure of Christ triumphant. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Cusco Regional History Museum (Museo Historico Regional del Cusco)
Cusco Regional History Museum (Museo Historico Regional del Cusco)
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Ranked #30 of 75 Attractions in Cusco
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
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