Plaza de Armas

Plaza de Armas is a beautiful and lively square, and I felt completely safe walking around. It’s full of great restaurants, shops, and historic charm, making it an easy place for tourists to explore.

Visiting the Plaza de Armas in Cusco was an outstanding experience. The elegance of the colonial architecture, the buzzing atmosphere of cafés and street life around the square, and the views at dusk made it a highlight of our trip. The cathedral and surrounding buildings are beautifully lit at night, which adds a magical touch. The location is unbeatable for exploring Cusco — everything is within walking distance. On the downside, being so central means it can be quite busy and noisy, so if you stay right on the square, consider bringing ear-plugs and checking for balcony rooms during quiet hours. Overall: highly recommended for a first-time visit to Cusco!

Beautiful square with two majestic buildings - one La Cathedral and on the side La Compana de Jesus where they are selling some artisanal items. Around the square there are the arcades and lots of quite expensive shops - with baby alpaca products and jewellery shops as well as restaurants and money exchange.This place is definitely worth to visit but be careful as the cars are not very kin to stop to let you cross the road. There are plenty of street vendors who trying to sell you stuff and women with babies alpaca to take the photos with them. Personally I think is not right to take so little babies to make the money but that is my opinion as I saw people taking photos with them despite they were terrified to see strangers.

It’s just a plaza, but it’s lovely! You can relax there, soak up the sun, and think about next adventure. You’ll see folks strolling around, offering arts and crafts, tours, and showshine services. Just politely decline, and they’ll move on. There are many restaurants nearby, but be cautious because not all are of the highest quality. Some might be delicious, but the ingredients are not good quality. I’ve had a few stomach issues after eating at some places around the plaza. There are also many stores, not just tours and souvenirs, but clothing and accessories for hiking, trekking, and cold weather in general. If you forget to pack winter clothing, you can pick some up here, and the prices might be the same, or even a bit cheaper than in their original countries. If you’re Catholic, there’s a church right there, plus the cathedral right in the plaza, and others nearby, like Qoricancha’s Santo Domingo’s church.

Beautiful large square with old colonial vibes where you can find good restaurants, tour agencies and shops. It's the touristic center of the city and busy from day to night. Moreover, we always felt safe and at ease wandering around.

Hi there Plaza de Armas is the beating heart of Cusco — vibrant, historic, and full of life day and night. Surrounded by stunning colonial architecture and the majestic cathedral, it’s the perfect spot to feel the city’s rhythm. You can sit on a bench and people-watch for hours, enjoy a pisco sour on one of the balconies, or just take in the mountain air and lively energy. Musicians, locals, and travelers all mix together here, giving it that timeless Andean charm. Don't go for the day trips they sell here, not of those are just typical holiday scheme sales trips. A must-visit — day for history, night for magic.

Beautiful city center full of life and great energy! The historic center of Cusco is absolutely charming — the atmosphere is vibrant, and every street feels alive with culture and history. The colonial buildings, stone streets, and local markets create a magical vibe. It’s a perfect place to walk around, enjoy the beautiful architecture, meet friendly people, and feel the unique energy of this ancient Inca capital. Day or night, the Plaza de Armas is always full of good vibes and unforgettable moments !

The main plaza in Cusco. There is always something to do here even if itbis just watching the people. Seems to be a little bit more lively at night then the day. On one end of the square is the church of the society of christ. On anthother side is the cusco catherdal. The other two sides have shops entries. Amazing architectural all around. Flowers trees and a fountain in the center. The day i went theyvhad free musical entertainment.