Things to Do in Centro Historico, Cusco The historic center is dense, high, and walkable, with Plaza de Armas, cathedral, Qorikancha, museums, arcades, hotels, and constant tour movement.
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Mirador de Sán Cristobal ★ 4.7 · 771★
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Mercado Central de San Pedro ★ 4.3 · 45.2k★
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 6:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 6:30 AM – 4 PM
Plaza de Armas ★ 4.8 · 81.6k★
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Qorikancha ★ 4.7 · 20.3k★
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 2 PM – 5 PM
Cusco Cathedral ★ 4.6 · 2.2k★
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
Every day 6 AM – 7 AM, 8 AM – 9 AM
Church of the Society of Jesus ★ 4.6 · 403★
Completed in 1765, this stone church features a stunning interior covered in gold leaf.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 11:45 AM, 1 PM – 5:45 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11:45 AM
Sun 9 AM – 11:45 AM
Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán ★ 4.7 · 6.8k★
Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.
Mon–Fri 8:50 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 8:50 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 2 PM – 5 PM
Twelve Angled Stone ★ 4.6 · 14.3k★
Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Genesis bookstore ★ 4.7 · 264
A bookstore and museum offering a variety of books and educational content across categories like literature, science, art, and children's books.
Mon–Fri 9:15 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9:15 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Fck Your Diet Pies ★ 4.9 · 224
Mon–Fri 1 PM – 8 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Centro Historico
Jack's Café ★ 4.6 · 3.4k· PEN 20–40
A cafe known for its breakfast, including pancakes, hot chocolate, and large portions, with options like alpaca, trout, and vegetarian dishes.
Every day 7 AM – 10:30 PM
Organika Bakery & Coffee ★ 4.9 · 4.9k· PEN 40–60
Every day 7 AM – 10 PM
Limbus Restobar ★ 4.4 · 7.0k· PEN 40–120
A restobar with a rooftop offering panoramic city views, known for its food, drinks, and a club-like atmosphere with music.
Every day 9 AM – 12 AM
Molly's Irish Bar and Restaurant Cusco ★ 4.9 · 11.6k· PEN 20-60
Every day 9 AM – 12 AM
Kusykay Peruvian Craft Food ★ 4.9 · 12.8k· PEN 60–100
A restaurant on the second floor overlooking the Plaza Mayor de Cusco, known for its traditional Peruvian flavors, ceviche, alpaca loin, and creative dishes.
Every day 12 PM – 10 PM
Yaku Restaurant ★ 4.9 · 7.6k· PEN 40–140
Every day 11 AM – 10:30 PM Planning time in Centro Historico?
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1 Mirador de Sán Cristobal 2 Mercado Central de San Pedro 3 Plaza de Armas 4 Qorikancha 5 Cusco Cathedral 6 Church of the Society of Jesus 7 Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán 8 Twelve Angled Stone 9 Jack's Café 10 Organika Bakery & Coffee Ready to plan Centro Historico? Turn these Centro Historico picks into a day-by-day Cusco plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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