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.
Plaza San Blas
Find out about the history of Cusco with a stop at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Santa Monica
Polo Santa Monica
Rooms were freezing, hot water took more than 10 minutes to arrive, staff spoke zero English. Bedding was clean, food was reasonable, about on a par with a Motel 6 in Alabama.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Rituales Inn Santa Monica
Clean confy and safe
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Convenient location!! Excellent stay!!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Kantu Hotel
A great value for the money option. 5 min walk from Plaza de armas. Clean, confortable. Some rooms are too small and internal, but overall it helped us know the beatiful Cusco.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Great hotel! The staff is amazing. Good breakfast buffet. Excellent location near everything. The room was spacious and updated. The shower water pressure was not good and it was hard to control the cold/hot water. They also shut down the power from 11am-1pm when we checked out. That was an inconvenience. ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Costa del Sol Cusco
The staff here is amazing! Helped us find great places to eat and an amazing store for Alpaca items. The breakfast was great. Rooms are clean and spacious. You are close to everything. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Progreso
When in Progreso, you can plan a visit to Ttio Market and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Florida
La Florida might not have many top sights, but Ttio Market and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ucchullo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ucchullo and surrounding area, you can visit National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco and Plaza Tupac Amaru.
Mariscal Gamarra
While there might not be top attractions in Mariscal Gamarra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza Tupac Amaru and National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.
Rosaspata
Though Rosaspata may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Tupac Amaru and Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium.
Tahuantinsuyo
When in Tahuantinsuyo, you can plan a visit to Plaza Tupac Amaru and Plaza San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
