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15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Cusco
Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers
Updated Dec 28, 2023
Former capital city of the Incas, Cusco is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The ruins of the old Inca city became the foundation for the Spanish architecture you see today, and many of the stone walls that line the streets were built by the Incas.
Most tourists who come to Cusco head to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and the other nearby Inca centers, but it's well worth spending some time exploring the city itself to discover its many attractions.
Most are around the Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets, which is where you'll also find restaurants, hotels, and shopping.
Follow streets uphill from the northeast end of the Plaza de Armas into the stone-paved streets of the San Blas district.
In this picturesque little neighborhood, you'll discover small shops and restaurants frequented by locals as well as visitors who prefer to stay in this quieter neighborhood with fine views over the entire city.
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