Santa Monica Travel Guide
Cusco
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Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas
Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants.

San Pedro Market
Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience.

Sacsayhuaman
The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques.

Cusco Cathedral
An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries.

Coricancha
Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history.

San Blas Church
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Santa Monica

Sonesta Hotel Cusco
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Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Absolutely beautiful hotel in a lovely area. Sadly lacking a vanity kit in the bathroom eg no shower caps or ear buds, that type of thing. Fabulous breakfast too. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Kantu Hotel
We had room 209. I believe the reason this room smelled so bad was because the bathroom had a jacuzzi tub that did not fit the space and could not be cleaned properly. Stagnant water and mold was collecting in unseen areas. Also, loud. The breakfast was stale. The entry was very nicely done making ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
Excellent service!!!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Beautiful hotel and room with wonderful view of Cusco. The staff were excellent. We had requested early check-in and Angela provided it without asking when we checked in. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant. A really lovely and unexpected touch was the lovely fruit plate that was delivered ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Union Hotel Cusco
Our stay was generally good but some things were off. We loved the location and style. Breakfast was decent and cleaning was excellent. An issue with our room was addressed right away, but we still had some trouble with hot water supply and staff attention towards one of our party when arranging ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
