Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Cusco

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Cusco.

Best Time to Visit Cusco

Spring

Sep - Nov

21°C / 6°C

Pleasant days, transitioning into wet season

Summer

Dec - Feb

20°C / 7°C

Wet season, lush and green but frequent rain

Fall

Mar - May

20°C / 5°C

Rains ending, skies clearing up

Winter

Jun - Aug

19°C / 1°C

Dry season, sunny days but freezing nights

Day 1

Plaza de Armas Cusco

Morning activity: Plaza de Armas Cusco.

Chicha por Gaston Acurio

Lunch nearby: Chicha por Gaston Acurio.

Qorikancha

Afternoon sightseeing: Qorikancha.

Limo Restaurant

Dinner in the area: Limo Restaurant.

San Blas Neighborhood

Evening experience: San Blas Neighborhood.

Day 2

Sacred Valley Tour

Morning activity: Sacred Valley Tour.

Tunupa Restaurant

Lunch nearby: Tunupa Restaurant.

Ollantaytambo Ruins

Afternoon sightseeing: Ollantaytambo Ruins.

Cicciolina

Dinner in the area: Cicciolina.

Mercado San Pedro

Evening experience: Mercado San Pedro.

Day 3

Machu Picchu

Morning activity: Machu Picchu.

Sanctuary Lodge

Lunch nearby: Sanctuary Lodge.

Sun Gate

Afternoon sightseeing: Sun Gate.

Indio Feliz

Dinner in the area: Indio Feliz.

Cusco Planetarium

Evening experience: Cusco Planetarium.

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