Cusco: Mercado San Pedro, Catedral y Templo

This exclusive city tour of Cusco begins at San Cristóbal Plaza, located on a hill offering one of the most impressive panoramic views of the city. From this lookout point, you can admire the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, with its colonial rooftops, churches, and cobbled streets. Next, we head to the lively and colorful San Pedro Market, where we will explore the authentic flavors of Cusco among stalls of fruits, bread, herbs, handicrafts, and other regional products that supply much of the city, experiencing the daily life of Cusqueños and the richness of Andean ingredients. We continue to the Temple of Qorikancha, once the most important religious center of the empire, dedicated to the sun god, Inti, with finely carved stone walls once covered in sheets of gold. Built on its foundations stands the Convent of Santo Domingo, an impressive example of the fusion of cultures. The tour proceeds to the traditional district of San Blas, known as the artisans' quarter. We stroll through its narrow streets until reaching Hatun Rumiyoc Street, home to the Inca Roca Palace, now the Archbishop's Palace. Here, we'll pause to admire the famous Twelve-Angled Stone, a symbol of Inca architectural perfection. We conclude our journey at the Main Square, the heart of Cusco, with a visit to the imposing Cathedral, which houses priceless colonial artworks and is considered one of the most important churches in South America. Then, return to your hotel.