Overview
San Pedro Market is Cusco's largest traditional market, a 5-minute walk from Plaza de Armas. Built in 1925, it's where locals do their daily food shopping and eat. You'll find over 100 varieties of Andean potatoes, diverse corn, quinoa, tropical fruits, and coca leaves — a window into Peru's rich culinary diversity. The food stalls inside serve cheap local meals (menú del día, PEN 5-10), and freshly squeezed fruit juices are popular. Handicrafts and souvenirs are also available. Free entry. 5-minute walk from Plaza de Armas.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-18:00
Travel Tips
Visit in the morning for the freshest juices and liveliest atmosphere. Watch for pickpockets and bring cash. Try the menú del día (set lunch) at the food stalls.
Hotels near San Pedro Market
Hotels and guesthouses in Cusco, Centro, Cusco
Other attractions in Cusco
Machu Picchu
The Inca sky city perched at 2,430m in the Andes — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Sacsayhuamán
An Inca fortress built from massive stone blocks — the precision masonry is astonishing.
Plaza de Armas
The heart of Cusco — a central square dating back to Inca times, anchored by a striking cathedral.
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A mountain at 5,200m with rainbow-colored stripes — Peru's hottest new trekking destination.
Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
The Inca Empire's most important temple, now overlaid by a Spanish church — a striking cultural fusion.
Sacred Valley of the Incas
A sacred valley along the Urubamba River, dotted with Inca ruins and Andean landscapes.
San Blas Neighborhood
Cusco's artisan quarter, a hillside neighborhood with workshops, galleries, and cozy cafes.