Peru
Cusco sits at an elevation of 3,400 meters in the Peruvian Andes, serving as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The city center features a dense network of narrow streets where Inca stonework forms the foundations of colonial-era buildings, a contrast visible in the Plaza de Armas and the surrounding San Blas district.
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Cafe
“This is a very charming family business. Karea and Johann were extremely informative and excellent hosts. Karea gave us a thorough explanation of coffee production at their father’s coffee farm including how the cof…”
Restaurant
“What a beautiful small place in Cusco! Very friendly service and awesome food for a fair price. I had the Causa Acevichada and Lomo Saltado with Alpaka. Wow 🤩”
Restaurant
“Must go here! The food was amazing! I tried the Lomo Saltado. It was delicious. 10/10 Jhon was excellent! He gave us mint tea for free at the end of our meal. Great service. Great prices. Beautiful view!”
Cafe
“We spotted Organika whilst walking the streets of Cusco and it looked very inviting! So we popped in and had a slice of carrot cake and a chicken empanada and a hot chocolate each. Everything was lovely, especially the w…”
Restaurant
“We found this gem on our first night in Cusco and we can’t say enough great things about it. This quickly became our favorite place to eat. From the food, to the service and the atmosphere, this place delivers! Cero (who…”
Restaurant
“We had a fantastic dinner here and were completely blown away. The food was not just insanely delicious, but also a true visual masterpiece! A huge thank you to Lily and Rodry – you both made our evening so special with…”
Restaurant
“Casa Cusqueña completely won me over. I had dinner here twice. The food was delicious, but the absolute stars were the desserts... they were honestly out of this world! Pure perfection. The service here is top-notch. …”
Restaurant
“We stumbled across this restaurant for lunch and couldn't have been happier. Education is one of the interesting aspects to this place and the waiter actually takes time to bring out a basket of some of the more interes…”
Cafe
“Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They weigh each coffee dose, as well as weighing how much is dispensed. The coffee is delicious. We didn’t try the pastries but they looked good.”
Cafe
“This place is awesome! Great selection of food with vegan, vegetarian, and omnivores to love. I had the alpaca poke bowl and my partner had the crispy chicken bao buns. Both had great flavors and were generous portions. …”
Restaurant
“This was my favorite restaurant in Cusco during my travels. Our servers Kevin and Darwin were extremely attentive. Kevin had perfect English to communicate with us and Darwin kept our woodstove next to our table stocked …”
Restaurant
“An absolute must-visit in Cusco! We had an incredible dining experience at Kusykay! The food was outstanding from start to finish: * The alpaca loin with port wine was cooked to absolute perfection—incredibly tender and …”
Park/Nature
Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.
“Plaza de Armas was one of the absolute must-visit places in Cusco! The heart of the city is surrounded by incredible Inca history, beautiful colonial architecture, stunning churches, and breathtaking mountain views. The…”Official site
Restaurant
“A lot of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. They grow their own vegetables in their garden in the Sacred Valley. The quality of the ingredients was fantastic, and the flavours were as well. The Ruccula tiramisu is a…”
Restaurant
“Our group dined at UCHU and our server Deyvid did an incredible job. He served a group of nearly 40 people with ease and was also extremely mindful about my dietary restrictions. Their menu already has allergy labels for…”
historical place
Iconic hilltop ruins of a large 15th-century Inca city featuring numerous structures & terraces.
“Machu Picchu is one of the most breathtaking historical sites in the world. The ancient ruins are beautifully preserved, and the surrounding mountain scenery is absolutely spectacular. Walking through the site gives you …”
Restaurant
“Positives: drinks, service, presentation was very good. Negatives: food seemed to be hit or miss. Out of our group of 4, 2 meals were very good (chaufa and the fried pork belly) and 2 were lackluster. The aji de gallena …”
Restaurant
“We had this restaurant for the first meal in Costco and it was so delicious! I ordered the passionfruit pisco sour for drink. My friend and I shared the entrée of grilled alpaca, medium rare. It was so tender and paired …”
Restaurant
“If you're in Cusco and tired of overpriced tourist restaurants, stop here. Restaurant Hanz sits right at the Plaza de Armas and delivers exactly what you need after exploring the city—genuine food, fair prices, and none …”
Restaurant
“The food and the atmosphere is really great, our waiter Luis recommended the alpaca and the grilled beef and both were fantastic. The appetizer bread is soooo good with the chimichurri pesto. The drink is refreshing and …”
Cafe
“What a cute place! The pumpkin pancakes were tasty, we got ours with banana and chocolate chips. The savory crepes were good as well, especially the pork. Xiomara, our waitress, was super sweet. I forgot to take a pictur…”
Cafe
“I don’t know if I want to tell you how much I love this place, because I kind of want to keep this special treasure to myself 😇. Firstly, the ambience is both stunning and relaxing at the same time. It’s a beautiful vi…”
Restaurant
“This restaurant is in an excellent location, within walking distance of everything important in the city. The interior design is stunning—a modern Art Deco aesthetic that feels like a high-end restaurant in a European me…”
Restaurant
“Everything was exceptional. We were lucky to walk in and sit at the bar, and 20mins later offered a table. They provided complimentary cheesy bread which was delicious. We ordered the Pulpo al olivo, choclo croquettes,…”
Restaurant
“They have a large outdoor dining space, which really isn’t great in winter. The flickering flame made it really hard to see anything, and it was hard to talk with the wind howling. The indoor seating space was better. T…”
Restaurant
“The best restaurant in cuzco. The food was delicious. The staff was extremely nice and also really sensible to any food allergies or just the food we avoid. They told us the story of our dishes and thoughtful throughout …”
Restaurant
“Really enjoyed dinner at Green Point Restaurant. Possibly the best food we had in three weeks in Peru. The menu is varied but not too expansive, the staff are attentive and knowledgeable and the prices are very good cons…”
Religious
Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.
“A very interesting historical site definitely worth a visit, and worth having a guide to really understand what you’re seeing. It’s one of the most historically significant sites in Cusco. It was once the dazzling Inca T…”Official site
Restaurant
“We visited on Wednesday afternoon around 2pm in April. There are 3 window seat tables, and we were fortunate to sit in a window with a view of the mountains and square with cars and trucks josseling for a path out of the…”
Cafe
“It’s a cute place in Cusco, Peru, owned & operated by women in Cusco. I had one of the best coffees I had in Peru👩🏻🍳🌟 (of course, I was in Peru for a short trip, obviously, my denominator could be bigger to make th…”
Landmark
Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.
“Amazing! I took about 2.5 hours to wander around. Take your time, take it in! It opens 7am, I think I was at the entrance by around 8am and to avoid crowds, I recommend going at that time cos before long the tour buses w…”
tourist attraction
This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.
“The site itself wasn’t worth the stop in my opinion but the ticket includes the other big attractions around. It’s a quick walk in atleast. I spent 15 minutes here. When you exist, the view across the street is worth com…”
Museum
Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.
“Very small site. Interesting history and cultural significance but very little to see, only took 20min from entry to exit with some pictures taken in between. The only site that can be seen carved in stone is the altar. …”Official site
Landmark
Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.
“Wonderful how these walls are so big! There’s a little shop nearby if you buy something from the store, they have a free photo experience in front of the wall, they let you wear their attire and they take a photo of you!…”
Religious
Built during the 16th & 17th centuries, this grand cathedral is filled with colonial paintings.
“This can’t be missed ! You must make sure to enter this cathedral and take a look around the inside it’s breathtaking ! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to get any photos inside due to numerous signs saying NO PHOTOS or vide…”
Park/Nature
Tree-lined square with a fountain, plus cafes & museums of art & history in the surrounding arcades.
“Very busy as we have arrived during the Celebration of Corpus Christi. In general, a very nice place to sit down and relax although can be quite busy and noisy during weekend.”
Cafe
“I’d give it six stars if I could. Turkey croissant, regular croissant, carrot cake, latte and espresso were all incredibly good. Service was fast and the views were so cute! This small unassuming hole in the wall spot wa…”
Landmark
Circa-1945, 26-foot Christ statue on a hill, a popular destination for city & night views.
“Another great viewpoint of the city. I’m staying south of the centre of town and walked up. It’s a good mission up hundreds of stairs and steep streets - which then bought me out onto the main road and the final walk to …”
Landmark
The Sapantiana Aqueduct is a 17th-century colonial stone structure built over the Saphy River using carved stones from nearby Inca sites. Visitors can walk across a small arched stone bridge to view the multi-tiered aqueduct and the water cascading down its steps. Located in the San Cristóbal neighborhood, it offers a scenic, quiet spot reachable via a brief uphill hike from Cusco's main plaza.
“Nice to see whilst looking around. You can live up and have someone take a photo of you with your phone and pay them but we just took a pic ourselves. It is in a nice area to explore.”
planetarium
“Unique experience. It's a small private planetarium funded by visitors, awesome that it survives and seems to grow. They have a domed video room where you can learn about southern hemisphere stargazing. Then you go to s…”
Park/Nature
Plaza San Blas is one of my favorite areas in Cusco! Charming cobblestone streets, cozy cafés, artisan shops, and a peaceful local vibe you won’t find near the busy main square. It feels safe, artistic, and authentic, with beautiful views a
“Plaza San Blas is one of my favorite areas in Cusco! Charming cobblestone streets, cozy cafés, artisan shops, and a peaceful local vibe you won’t find near the busy main square. It feels safe, artistic, and authentic, wi…”
Cafe
“Here's a polished version that flows naturally while keeping your feedback balanced: This place was very chic, with a modern atmosphere that felt more American than local. The service was a bit disappointing—I asked for …”
Museum
Incan art & excavated finds, plus colonial paintings & Jesuit sculptures in a former writer's home.
“I used my tourist pass I bought for entry. Nicely laid out and lots of good history with artifacts. Done within an hour”Official site
Shopping
Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.
“Visiting Mercado Central de San Pedro is a true deep dive into the heart of Cusco. It’s not just a market; it’s an explosion of colors, scents, and tastes. The fragrance of local herbs and fresh greenery is enough to mak…”
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