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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Cusco [2025]
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Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
4.6
/5
175 reviews
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Based on 20,102 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +5184582030
Address: 08680, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
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Sunrise & panoramic views spot
Puerta del Sol: Perfect for Sunrise & Panoramic Views
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An unforgettable experience of Mother Nature and the greatness of Inca Empire. A must visit !
this is my second trip to Machu Picchu. last trip by train and this trip by hiking and cycling. The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is by far the most adventurous trekking option in the Cusco region. It is also the most varied in terms of activities.In addition to jungle trekking, there is a massive downhill mountain biking section.There is also the opportunity for more exhilarating experiences like white water rafting and zip-lining. The tour finishes on a high with a visit to Machu Picchu.
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Sacred Valley
4.1
/5
27 reviews
8.2
87.1 km from downtown
Address: 08670, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Famous for colorful craft market
Known for its colorful handicraft market
30% positive reviews
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The Urubama River Valley is a very grand site. It was the agricultural center of the ancient Inca Empire. As for the site similar to terraced fields, it is still seen in the valley. The area is very large and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. It is a very important part of the ancient Inca Empire.
It took us about an hour to get from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. This is a place with relatively few tourists. The entire Sacred Valley is surrounded by mountains. Looking down from a high place, the scene is very spectacular.
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Plaza Ollantaytambo
4.3
/5
38 reviews
7.5
>100 km from downtown
Address: Peru, Ollantaytambo, 410邮政编码: 08676
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
360° view of Machu Picchu & Andes
Inca Sun Temple's architectural brilliance
33% positive reviews
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Ouyantai is a must-see when visiting Peru. Whether it is the unique terrain, the ancient plants or the simplicity of the descendants of the Incas, you will be moved. Ouyantai is an ancient town, not big, but there are many tourists. Accommodation and tourism facilities are complete.
Ollantaytambo is a very important place in the ancient Inca Kingdom. It is a major point on the Inca Trail. It takes a lot of effort and time to climb here, but it is a very good experience to stand on a high place and appreciate the surrounding scenery and imagine the life scenes of the people in the ancient Inca Kingdom.
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Qorikancha
4.1
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35 reviews
7.3
63.6 km from downtown
Phone +5184249176
Address: Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Cusco views & Andes beauty
Inca religious & astronomical site
45% positive reviews
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The Temple of the Sun in Cusco has a long history. The ticket to the Temple of the Sun in Cusco (QORIKANCHA) is 15 pesos. There are many tourists, all of whom use headphones to listen to the explanations. Although there are many people, there is no noise. It is very large inside, and basically introduces religious content, Inca culture, and development during the Spanish colonial period. It shows that Cusco was the Inca center at that time. There is also an introduction to the architecture of the Inca period. The whole piece of large stone is stacked tightly without gaps, showing the original stone stacking. The courtyard is very large, and there is a well in the middle. The paintings on the wall show the ancient people's understanding and belief in the sun. It takes more than an hour to look closely.
In the ancient Egyptian architectural art, besides the pyramids, the most impressive thing is the temple architecture. Temple architecture is an important carrier of Egyptian civilization. It reflects the level of development of ancient Egyptian social civilization, embodies the wisdom of the ancient Egyptians, and contains the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs, national aesthetics, cultural symbols and other multi-layered connotations. Most of the temples in Egypt were built to worship the sun god.
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Saqsaywaman
4.4
/5
34 reviews
7.0
Based on 15,002 reviews
64.9 km from downtown
Address: Cusco 08002, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
360° view of Cusco cityscape
360° view of Cusco
35% positive reviews
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Sacsayhuaman is located on a high mountain, and its historical status is comparable to that of Machu Picchu, but its fame is relatively small. Standing in Sacsayhuaman and overlooking the entire city, it is still very beautiful
On the way to Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman is a must-go place. It is also a place with a very long history of Inca civilization. The architecture is also very spectacular and has been well preserved to this day.
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Cusco Cathedral
4.4
/5
41 reviews
6.3
Based on 7,280 reviews
64.1 km from downtown
Phone +51984625080
Address: Cusco 08002, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Next to Plaza & Cusco culture
Open daily 6 AM-8 PM
41% positive reviews
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Mexico Cathedral (La Catedral de Mexico) is located in the Plaza de la Constitución. It is the largest and most important Catholic church in Mexico. There are many ornate relief paintings on the dome. The main altar is inlaid with various gold and silver jewels and noble and ornate carvings, as well as large religious paintings, and an ivory-carved statue of Christ on the cross in the middle.
The Cathedral is the most important church in Cusco. Like Lima, this cathedral is also located next to the Plaza de Armas. The building is very grand and the decoration inside is extremely gorgeous. The square is also the most lively place in the area.
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Twelve Angled Stone
4.2
/5
29 reviews
6.3
64 km from downtown
Phone +51931093123
Address: C. Hatunrumiyoc 480, Cusco 08002, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-20 minutes
Highlights:
Hike Inca Trail & Andes ruins
Nature & ruins along Inca Trail
27% positive reviews
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It is a very magical place. It is hard to understand or imagine how people thousands of years ago could build stone walls so neatly. It is also a place with local characteristics, where you can appreciate the local customs.
The Inca Trail and the twelve-sided Inca Stone near the Plaza de Armas attract a lot of tourists. The Inca Stone is very neat and large, which is impressive. In the vicinity, you can also see the life of the locals, which is very nice.
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Cuzco Main Square
4.5
/5
53 reviews
6.3
64.1 km from downtown
Phone +51951128967
Address: Del Medio 123, Cusco 08000, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Buy unique souvenirs & local goods
Traditional dance during Sun Festival
44% positive reviews
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I went to several cities in Peru and found that they all seemed to have a Plaza de Armas, which seemed to be a standard feature. The Plaza de Armas is very beautiful, with a church in the center. There was a show here at the time, and we happened to see a very good show.
The Plaza de Armas is the city center and the place where local activities are held. This Plaza de Armas is similar to the one in Lima, but there are not so many buildings around it, but it is indeed very beautiful.
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Sacred Rock at Machu Picchu
4.0
/5
14 reviews
6.1
Based on 453 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +51984848512
Address: RFQ3+7MX, Cusco 08680, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-20 minutes
Highlights:
Steep Huayna Picchu overlooking Machu Picchu
Symbolic stone of Inca village
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If we simply evaluate the sacred stone, it is just a big stone. But in Machu Picchu, this stone is given a sacred name, and it is also a must-see when going to Machu Picchu, attracting people to stop and take pictures.
The Holy Stone is a huge stone that has some mysterious power for the locals. I'm not sure if the stone was moved here or was originally there, but it looks like it was taken from the local village and is also a landmark attraction.
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Inka Museum
4.5
/5
16 reviews
6.0
Based on 1,210 reviews
64.2 km from downtown
Phone +5184237380
Address: Ataud 154, Cusco 08002, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Show 8 rare Inca mummies
Inca artifacts & ruins display
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The Inca Museum is a museum we really want to visit during our trip to explore the ancient Inca country in Peru. Here, we can learn about the long civilization through cultural relics and historical materials, which makes our next trip to Machu Picchu more targeted.
The Inca Museum was our first stop in Cusco, which was very helpful for our subsequent visit to Machu Picchu. You can have a comprehensive understanding of the history of Inca civilization. Among the thousands of years of history, this place is very impressive.
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