Cusco

A curated guide to Cusco, Peru: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 4.8★ (85,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Saqsaywaman 4.7★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Qorikancha 4.7★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Cusco Cathedral 4.6★ (2,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Twelve Angled Stone 4.6★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Mirador desde el Cristo Blanco 4.5★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Plaza San Blas 4.5★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. ChocoMuseo 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Chull's Peruvian Cuisine & Craft Beer 4.9★ (2,500 reviews) · Restaurant
  2. Jill's : Cafe - Restaurant 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Organika Restaurant 4.8★ (4,800 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. LLAMA CAFÉ I 4.7★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Ukllay Traditional Peruvian Cuisine Rooftop 5.0★ (1,500 reviews) · Restaurant
  6. Three Monkeys Coffee Cusco 4.5★ (1,700 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Florencia y Fortunata Specialty Coffee 4.7★ (1,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  8. La Boulangerie de París Cusco - Coffee & Creps and Gelato 4.8★ (1,200 reviews) · Coffee shop

Where to drink

  1. Molly's Irish Bar and Restaurant Cusco 4.9★ (11,000 reviews) · Irish pub
  2. Organika Bakery & Coffee 4.8★ (3,800 reviews) · Espresso bar
  3. La chupiteria the shot bar 4.8★ (2,200 reviews) · Bar
  4. Republica Del Pisco - Cusco 4.7★ (4,800 reviews) · Bar
  5. LIMBUS RESTOBAR 4.4★ (6,800 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Cusco?

With 24 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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