City Guide – Cusco, Peru

Cusco, often spelled Cuzco, is set in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region and of the Cusco Province. The city is the seventh most populous in Peru and, in 2017, had a population of 428,450. At an elevation of around 3,400m, it was once the capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture, and as the gateway to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Highlights Covered in the Brand g Tours

Your Brand g city tour of Cusco will include the visits to Koricancha, seeing the Convent of Santo Domingo, and Plaza de Armas central square for a visit to the City Cathedral, San Pedro Market, as well as a trip to the Sacsayhuaman Fortress.

Cusco Highlights To Explore on Your Own

Your Brand g tour is quite extensive, so we suggest using your free time to revisit a favorite location or simply to soak up additional atmosphere.

Cusco Theatre’s, Museums and Libraries

Theatre503 – a launch pad for new writers.

Teatro Municipal de Cusco – see local productions.

A city, so visited as Cusco, features nine museums designed to show various aspects of culture (Pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and republican), and are distributed throughout the city.  Find out full details and locations HERE. 

These are just some suggestions. Feel free to consult the hotel concierge staff or other resources.  Keep in mind, hours of operations can vary.

Map Café
Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine
Plazoleta Nazarenas,Museo de Arte Precolombino
(51.84) 24 2476 / 932 929 474
Mon-Sun 12:00 h – 22:00 h

https://mapcusco.pe/en/services/

Cicciolina
Fusion Cuisine – Tapas Bar
Calle Palacio 110, 2nd Floor
(51.84) 25 5763 / 994 059 709
Mon-Sun 12:30 h – 21:30 h
www.cicciolinacuzco.com

Limo
Nikkei Cuisine
Portal de Carnes 236, 2nd Floor, Plaza de Armas
(51.84) 24 0668 / 932 929 474
Mon-Sun 12:00 h – 22:00 h
http://ajilimoperuviancuisine.com/

Inka Grill
Andean Nouveau Cuisine
Portal de Panes 115, Plaza de Armas
(51.84) 26 2992 / 932 929 474
Mon-Sun 12:00 h – 22:00 h
https://www.inkagrill.pe/menu/

Museo del Pisco
Tapas & Pisco Bar
Calle Santa Catalina Ancha
398 (51.84) 26 2709 / 990 997 996
Tue-Sat 13:00 h – 00:00 h | Sun 14:30 h – 23:00 h
www.museodelpisco.org

Casa Colonial Restaurante & Bar
Tapas & Pisco Bar
Jr. Grau 449 Plaza de Armas de Urubamba, Urubamba 08661 Peru
+51 84 750130
Tue-Sat 13:00 h – 00:00 h | Sun 14:30 h – 23:00 h
Casa Colonial Restaurante & Bar

One of the first things you notice arriving in Cusco are all the Inca rainbow-like flags flying proudly all across the city. As much you can hope to have stumbled across some big gay Pride celebration, this is in fact the Inca flag, flying proudly everywhere in this Peruvian Inca city (you can tell the difference, as this one has an extra blue stripe added). However, Cusco does have a few gay-friendly venues.

Rokas Lounge Bar Club: Avenida Pardo 570  Cusco, Peru. +51 993 027 372. One of the more popular gay hangouts, attracting a local crowd. It’s located outside the main touristic heart of the city, which is why not as many foreigners come here.

Mama Africa: Plateros 383, Cuzco. The main club in Cusco, located at Plaza de Armas. This gay friendly institution has been around since 1994. Every local gay guy we spoke to said this was their favorite hangout and for good reason: it attracts a fun crowd, plays the latest Latino pop hits and you’re always guaranteed a fun night out here. Mama Africa is open daily until 6am.