Cusco Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in Cusco

Plaza de Armas
Known for being the main square of Cusco, known for its historical significance, beautiful colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural activities, entry is free.

Cusco Cathedral
Known for its impressive colonial architecture, rich religious art collection, and historical significance as a major landmark in Cusco's Plaza de Armas, entry is around 25 Peruvian soles for adults, with reduced rates for students; children under a certain age may enter free or at a discount.

Sacsayhuamán
Known for its impressive Incan stone masonry with massive precision-cut stones and panoramic views of Cusco, entry is tickets cost about 70 Peruvian Soles for adults, children and students with ID usually have discounted or free entrance depending on the regulations at the time.

Ollantaytambo
Known for its well-preserved Inca ruins, stunning agricultural terraces, and its significance as a military fortress and royal estate, entry is around 70 Peruvian soles for adults, with discounts available for students and children under 18, and combined tickets often include other Sacred Valley sites.

Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
Known for its impressive Inca stonework and its historical significance as the most important temple in the Inca Empire, entry is approximately 15 Peruvian Soles for adults, with reduced rates for students and children, and some combined tickets available for other nearby sites.

Chinchero
Known for traditional Andean textiles, Inca terraces, and Sunday markets with vibrant local culture, entry is around 10 Peruvian soles for entrance, with potential discounts for children, students, and elderly visitors.

Inca Museum (Museo Inka)
Known for its extensive collection of Inca artifacts and exhibits detailing the history and culture of the Inca civilization, entry is around 10 Peruvian soles for adults and there are reduced prices for children and students; guided tours are available separately.

San Blas Neighborhood
Known for its artisan workshops, vibrant local culture, and stunning hillside views of Cusco, entry is free.

Coricancha Church
Known for its blend of Inca stone foundations with Spanish colonial religious architecture and historical significance as the Temple of the Sun, entry is around 15 Peruvian Soles for adult admission, with possible discounts for students and children; prices may vary seasonally.

Maras Salt Mines
Known for being famous for its thousands of salt evaporation pools that have been traditionally harvested for centuries, entry is around 10 Peruvian Soles for adults, with reduced or free admission often available for children, though prices may vary.

Pisac Archaeological Site
Known for its well-preserved Incan terraces, temples, and panoramic views of the Sacred Valley, entry is adult admission is approximately 70 Peruvian soles, with discounts available for students and free entry for children under 8 years old.

Puka Pukara
Known for its well-preserved red stone fortress and strategic military role in Incan history near Cusco, entry is around 10 Peruvian soles for adults, with discounts for students and children at certain rates when combined in a Cusco Tourist Ticket.

Moray Agricultural Terraces
Known for its unique circular agricultural terraces used by the Incas for crop experimentation and microclimate study, entry is around 10 Peruvian Soles for adults, with discounts available for students and children; entrance is typically included with the Cusco Archaeological Site ticket.

Qenqo
Known for its carved stone structures, underground chambers, and connections to Inca religious ceremonies, entry is the entrance fee is approximately 10 Peruvian soles for adults, with discounts available for students and children.

Tambomachay
Known for its well-preserved Inca waterworks and stunning terraced stone structures, entry is around 70 Peruvian Soles as part of the Boleto Turístico that includes access to multiple sites; children under 18 often have reduced prices or free admission.