What's Cusco Historic Center like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Cusco Historic Center, especially its shops and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's museums and rich culture. Top places to visit include Plaza de Armas. There's plenty more to see, including Santa Catalina Convent and Coricancha.
How to get to Cusco Historic Center
Flying to:
- Cusco (CUZ-Alejandro Velasco Astete Intl.), 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Cusco Historic Center
Things to see and do in and around Cusco Historic Center
What to see in Cusco Historic Center
- Plaza de Armas
- Santa Catalina Convent
- Coricancha
- Church of the Company of Jesus
- Plaza El Regocijo
Things to do in Cusco Historic Center
- San Pedro Market
- Inca Museum
- Pre-Columbian Art Museum
- Cusco Craft Center
- Cusco Museum of Popular Art
Other popular Cusco Historic Center attractions
- Cusco Cathedral
- San Pedro Church
- Twelve Angled Stone
- Plaza de las Nazarenas
- San Blas Church
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
- Hottest months: October, November, September, August (average 11°C)
- Coldest months: July, June, May, August (average 9°C)
- Rainiest months: February, December, January, March (average 347 mm of rainfall)
