Overview
Cusco's Plaza de Armas has been the city's heart since Inca times, framed by the imposing Cusco Cathedral and the Jesuit Church of La Compañía. Known as Huacaypata (the Square of the Warrior) under the Incas, it once hosted major ceremonies and festivals. The arcaded colonnades around the square house cafés, restaurants, and souvenir shops. The plaza is especially beautiful at night when the cathedral is illuminated, and it serves as the natural starting point for any Cusco itinerary.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Sip coca tea from a second-floor balcony café for a great plaza view. To ward off altitude sickness, take it easy on day one and drink coca tea often.
Hotels near Plaza de Armas
Hotels and guesthouses in Cusco, Centro, Cusco
