Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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  • John C
    Coombs, Canada117 contributions
    One of the great city centres
    Cities do not impress me much but, because of the history, the Plaza de Armas is the centre of one of the great cities in the world. If I lived in Peru it would be here. Just wander around and enjoy. Visit the cathedrals, walk the streets, talk to the vendors, watch the tourists, caress the 12 angle stone, imagine the splendour of the Inca era and then the horrors and the brutality of the Spanish conquest. Study the history of Peru a bit and then enjoy a few meals and wanders around town.
    Visited November 2022
    Written December 5, 2022
  • betteskid
    Boston, Massachusetts1,310 contributions
    Very lovely square - great for people watching
    We spent time in this plaza while visiting Cusco. There are plenty of places to sit and it's a great place to people-watch, take a break or enjoy a snack. You get a sense of the atmosphere of the city while you are here and it is central to everything. A lovely fountain can also be found here.
    Visited October 2022
    Written December 14, 2022
  • Suresh C
    Charlotte, North Carolina949 contributions
    Nice and lively place - with all facilities close around
    It is a very lively place - lot of souvenier shops, ATMs, Tour companies and churches. Quorenka attraction is about a 6 minutes walk. A very big market and super market is very close to the place in a walkable distance. Hotel we stayed Tambopata de Arriera is around 9 minutes walk from this plce.
    Visited December 2022
    Written January 5, 2023
  • Atis B
    Kharagpur, India433 contributions
    A memorable afternoon in Cuzco
    After our scheduled tour to Ollantaytambo was over we had few hours free before we left Cuzco for Bolivia. We both decided to walk away in the plaza. We wanted local experience and we find it. We are from India and we can’t speak Spanish yet we found the locals are happy to help the foreigners like us. The all we’re enjoying on their own. Someone was selling beautiful paintings some one souvenir, someone toys. We loved the place.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled with family
    Written February 23, 2023
  • TheExplorerFamily
    Somerset, New Jersey6,451 contributions
    Very Large Relaxing City Square
    This Plaza located in the historic center of Cuzco is one of the main tourist attractions. At one time, it was a swamp, and the starting point to begin developing the Imperial City. Today, it encompasses Temples and Old Mansions, Restaurants, Fancy Stores, and Travel Agencies. Many of the buildings still have the original Inca Walls in their foundations – as pointed out by our guide. Easter Celebrations, Ceremonies, Parades and Free Concerts are routinely held here. The lovely flower gardens and pathways are immaculately maintained. We spent about an hour walking around, chilling on one of the benches, and taking photographs of the surrounding areas. Do not miss the gorgeous balconies all around. Worth a visit, for sure.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written September 20, 2023
  • Smith Williams
    United States3 contributions
    I had a pleasure to meet
    Wonderful! Cusco's Plaza de Armas, with its historical charm, impressive architecture and cultural energy, is the heart of the city. A meeting point for locals and visitors, it offers magical sunsets, artisan markets and delicious local cuisine. Its beauty and vitality make it the perfect starting point to explore the rich history of Cusco.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 27, 2023
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Oct 2019
You are just about to visit the very very heart of Cusco! The arcades and monumental churches may induce you to believe this is a typical Spanish "Plaza Mayor". Yes, but absolutely not! You are at the site of the ancient "Haukaypata" - the great Inca square! When the Spanish conquerors arrived in Cusco, in the 16th century, the magnificent "Haukaypata" was already there. It was the administrative, cultural and religious center of the whole Inca Empire. The Spanish "Plaza de Armas", its magnificent churches ("Catedral del Cusco" and the "Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús"), fountains and typical arcades were built over the perfect carved stone foundations of the Incan palaces and temples! And remember, since 1983, Cusco has been appointed by Unesco as a "World Heritage Site"! Just unmissable! Enjoy!
Written July 2, 2020
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ScaniaSwede
Malmö, Sweden1,234 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
It’s the heart of Cusco and big. You have a wonderful view of Cusco and and the mountains around. It’s a wonderful place to watch how the Peruvians go around their lives. Some Peruvians in genuine traditional clothing and it was not for us tourists. Around the square there are several restaurants and shops. We had an excellent meal in one of those restaurants.
Written January 30, 2020
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Shaun P
Brisbane, Australia10 contributions
Jan 2020
Great finishing point after visiting the many attractions that radiate around the plaza. Especially on dusk the plaza takes on a magical quality. We were a bit put off by the many restaurant/stall/massage/tour hawkers offering their wares, but the flip side of that was the beautiful high quality food restaurants on offer, and all politely moved away when told we were not interested.
We felt very safe here and walking multiple blocks either direction was not a concern at all even after dark.
Written January 14, 2020
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Smith Williams
United States3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Wonderful! Cusco's Plaza de Armas, with its historical charm, impressive architecture and cultural energy, is the heart of the city. A meeting point for locals and visitors, it offers magical sunsets, artisan markets and delicious local cuisine. Its beauty and vitality make it the perfect starting point to explore the rich history of Cusco.
Written November 28, 2023
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Cavydad
Camarillo, CA2,207 contributions
Jan 2020
Central meeting place in Cusco! If you become separated, which is easy to do in Cusco, say we’ll meet later on the church steps. McDonald’s, Starbucks, and KFC realize that everyone at some point will wander by.

This is all forgetting the history of it’s layout, another example oh great Inca city planning.
Written January 24, 2020
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Wilson S
Maine267 contributions
Mar 2019
Catholic buildings on old Inca buildings on old preinca buildings. You can really feel the history here. With some nice cafes and restaurants around it, grab a coffee on a balcony and sit and soak it all in. Also very beautiful at night. Only negative is the amount of people trying to sell tours, trinkets, and massages.
Written January 5, 2020
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Atis B
Kharagpur, India433 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
After our scheduled tour to Ollantaytambo was over we had few hours free before we left Cuzco for Bolivia. We both decided to walk away in the plaza. We wanted local experience and we find it. We are from India and we can’t speak Spanish yet we found the locals are happy to help the foreigners like us. The all we’re enjoying on their own. Someone was selling beautiful paintings some one souvenir, someone toys. We loved the place.
Written February 23, 2023
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betteskid
Boston, MA1,310 contributions
Oct 2022
We spent time in this plaza while visiting Cusco. There are plenty of places to sit and it's a great place to people-watch, take a break or enjoy a snack. You get a sense of the atmosphere of the city while you are here and it is central to everything. A lovely fountain can also be found here.
Written December 14, 2022
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cjfbruno
West Hollywood, CA184 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Cusco’s El Centro/Plaza de Armas area is amazing! This part of Cusco is so walkable and an amazing way to see the history - both Incan and Spanish - of Peru, Cusco, and the surrounding area. Recommendations: Qorikancha (also spelled sometimes with a C), Museo Inca, San Pedro Market, Avienda del Sol, Igesia de la Compañía de Jesús, Cusco Cathedral, Palacio Arzobispal del Cusco (an art museum in the former Archbishop’s hacienda), San Blas neighborhood. Just wandering around the historic center and stoping into shops, markets, cafes, and sites is a wonderful way to see Cusco.
Written November 26, 2021
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PuuKaua
Cleveland, OH162 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
Not much to say that isn't probably already said, you will see a heavy mixture of locals and visitors here enjoying their days and evenings. Great food and historical sites surround. Obviously a must-see and close to many other touristy locations nearby.
Written January 2, 2020
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