Title: Things to Do in Sol Naciente in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Sol Naciente](https://expedia.com/Sol-Naciente-Hotels.d553248635976385633.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Sol Naciente](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sol-Naciente.d553248635976385633.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sol Naciente Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sol-Naciente.d553248635976385633.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Sol Naciente ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Sol Naciente Types of activities [Sol Naciente Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Sol-Naciente.dx553248635976385633) ![Montaña de colores It's hard to get there, more than 5.000 meter high, cold and snowy. But if you like tracking it's a unique place. You can see 7 different colors on the ground. Caused by different layers of the geological formation. #Rediscover #cultural 1aviagem.com #1aviagem #Peru #rainbowmountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/b3247c62-f29a-4c43-8768-1354f97ce35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Montaña de colores It's hard to get there, more than 5.000 meter high, cold and snowy. But if you like tracking it's a unique place. You can see 7 different colors on the ground. Caused by different layers of the geological formation. #Rediscover #cultural 1aviagem.com #1aviagem #Peru #rainbowmountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/b3247c62-f29a-4c43-8768-1354f97ce35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Sol Naciente must see attractions ### 1\. Plaza de Armas Head to where the action is at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, a large landscaped square bordered by shops, restaurants and ancient churches. For more than 500 years, the square has been at the heart of city life. Come to the plaza nowadays and you might see festivals, concerts and religious processions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, admire the ornate lampposts and colonial archways and relax with a drink. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Plaza-De-Armas-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116934/dc2d6491-e7bf-4387-965c-9563e5ee69bd.jpg) ### 2\. San Pedro Market Cusco San Pedro Market is a sprawling, open-air market, with everything from produce and meat to clothing and incense. Popular with locals and visitors, the market is an entertaining destination for shoppers and anyone curious about local culture. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/San-Pedro-Market-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6254422.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cusco San Pedro Market featuring markets as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254422/d08d3936-ff46-4a36-a0c1-091fe076c593.jpg) ### 3\. Sacsayhuaman Venture into the archaeological park just outside Cusco’s city center to explore the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. This colossal stone fortress and temple sits on a steep hill overlooking the city and attests to the brilliance of Incan engineering. Come to observe traditional Incan ceremonies and to admire how the structure was built, noting the large limestone blocks that lock together without mortar. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Sacsayhuaman-Cusco.d6116938.Vacation-Attraction) ![Inca fort at Sacsayhuaman, Cusco, Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116938/7ed250db-196c-4268-9734-a60d4ce9d075.jpg) ### 4\. Cusco Cathedral Standing over Cusco’s main square is Cusco Cathedral, an impressive Gothic-Renaissance structure built on the site of an Inca palace. Explore the interior, filled with more than 400 canvases, woodcarvings and a silver altar. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Cusco-Cathedral-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116936.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_TR006566](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116936/115a3a1b-7a65-4c02-ab84-643de28d2fe0.jpg) ### 5\. Coricancha Qorikancha was the most important and elaborate temple of the Inca Empire. Qorikancha means golden courtyard and at the time of the Incas, the walls were covered in solid gold sheets. When the Spanish colonized the area, they demolished and looted parts of the temple and constructed the convent of Santo Domingo on top of it. The convent is still there today. Marvel at the original stonework, walk down corridors and through the chambers of Qorikancha and find clues to its former splendor. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Coricancha-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6166426.Vacation-Attraction) ![Qorikancha, located in the city of Cusco in Peru, is so unique because the original Inca walls were used as the foundation for the Church and Convent of Santo Domingo. Thus, the site has a beautiful mix of Inca and Spanish architecture. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/e9f6c4d7-1a5a-4c4a-bcf4-78f683e93669.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635976385633) ## Recommended things to do in Sol Naciente | Number of things to do | 1058 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cusco Walking Tour: Downtown, Sun Temple & San Blas Views](/things-to-do/cusco-walking-tour-downtown-sun-temple-san-blas-views.a51990059.activity-details): $2 | | Top 5 things to do | [Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day](/things-to-do/cusco-city-tour-four-ruins-in-half-day.a2068724.activity-details)[Sacred Valley Tour and Moray Maras (Optiona end in Ollantaytambo)](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-tour-and-moray-maras-ending-in-ollantaytambo.a51299352.activity-details)[Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco](/things-to-do/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-from-cusco.a2120180.activity-details)[Full-Day Excursion to Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo from Cusco](/things-to-do/full-day-excursion-to-sacred-valley-pisac-and-ollantaytambo-from-cusco.a1216993.activity-details)[Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals](/things-to-do/cusco-rainbow-mountain-and-red-valley-day-trip-with-meals.a4560888.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip with Meals](/things-to-do/cusco-rainbow-mountain-and-red-valley-day-trip-with-meals.a4560888.activity-details)[Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch](/things-to-do/cusco-humantay-lake-with-breakfast-and-buffet-lunch.a4586045.activity-details)[City Tour VIP in Cusco - Half Day](/things-to-do/city-tour-vip-in-cusco-half-day.a51252893.activity-details)[From Cusco: Chinchero Weavers, Moray, Maras Salt Mines Tour](/things-to-do/from-cusco-chinchero-weavers-moray-maras-salt-mines-tour.a4613731.activity-details)[Cusco City Tour: 4-Hour Tour to Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo](/things-to-do/city-tour-cusco-half-day-tour-to-sacsayhuaman-and-qenqo.a51292610.activity-details) | | With kids | [Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day](/things-to-do/cusco-city-tour-four-ruins-in-half-day.a2068724.activity-details)[Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco](/things-to-do/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-from-cusco.a2120180.activity-details)[Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train](/things-to-do/machu-picchu-day-trip-from-cusco-with-the-voyager-train.a318630.activity-details)[Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley](/things-to-do/excursion-to-rainbow-mountain-full-day-optional-red-valley.a51212384.activity-details)[Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray](/things-to-do/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-discover-5-iconic-sites-maras-moray.a46739257.activity-details) | ## What to do in Sol Naciente --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Sol Naciente? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Sol Naciente ![Plaza de Armas featuring a garden and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116934/dc2d6491-e7bf-4387-965c-9563e5ee69bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza de Armas 4.5/5(853 reviews) Cusco’s busy main square has been the center of public life for centuries. Enjoy its spacious layout, ancient churches and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Plaza-De-Armas-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cusco San Pedro Market showing markets and food as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6254422/e5edd200-bb72-42ca-bf41-4fdabda15fe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Pedro Market 4.5/5(451 reviews) Get caught up in the chaos of this intriguing attraction and enjoy a uniquely Andean experience. [](https://expedia.com/San-Pedro-Market-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6254422.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sacsayhuaman which includes a ruin and heritage elements as well as an individual child](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116938/55afa65c-11b9-4d20-9ac5-7cc8e7b75be8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sacsayhuaman 4.5/5(302 reviews) The colossal stones of Cusco’s hilltop fortress are a powerful testimony to the ingenuity of Incan construction techniques. [](https://expedia.com/Sacsayhuaman-Cusco.d6116938.Vacation-Attraction) ![1_1eade4e2-e237-462e-beff-16f58653d560_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116936/ca381f7d-8ea9-426e-94c2-3abf759f0946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cusco Cathedral 4.5/5(551 reviews) An imposing building constructed with stones from an Inca fortress is celebrated for its beautiful architecture and artwork that spans three centuries. [](https://expedia.com/Cusco-Cathedral-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6116936.Vacation-Attraction) ![The cobblestone streets of the San Blas neighborhood of Cusco, Peru are some of the highest elevations in Cusco but worth every single step!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/ac5eba56-b8f1-4774-bbae-690d8bdc2230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza San Blas Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Plaza San Blas. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Plaza-San-Blas-Cusco-Historic-Center.d553248635998074272.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cusco - Machu Picchu showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166426/113cb1f9-7a83-4452-82ef-ecec726d2e0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coricancha 4.5/5(270 reviews) Discover the remains of an important Incan temple dedicated to the sun, admire its construction and learn about its fascinating history. [](https://expedia.com/Coricancha-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6166426.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of the Cusco's Plaza de Armas square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291008/79503cdc-a26c-4a91-8f0f-f0eba094eedf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Blas Church 4.5/5(16 reviews) Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at San Blas Church. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Blas-Church-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6291008.Vacation-Attraction) ![the stone of the 12 angles at night in Cusco, Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974846206/dc6f4085-9b77-4ffd-a10b-b27350447753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Twelve Angled Stone 4.5/5(4 reviews) Find out about the history of Cusco when you spend time at Twelve Angled Stone. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Twelve-Angled-Stone-Cusco-Historic-Center.d553248635974846206.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cusco which includes a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126971/14a91085-4e70-41ec-95e1-1b4e17cd9107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Pedro Church 4.5/5(35 reviews) Step inside “the Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” a richly decorated 17th-century church full of carvings and religious paintings. [](https://expedia.com/San-Pedro-Church-Cusco-Historic-Center.d6126971.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Sol Naciente ![Cusco showing a house, building ruins and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/941/8118e1a4-6ad8-49e0-b1b9-dbc505b8c6d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cusco ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sol Naciente worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Sol Naciente? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Sol Naciente? ### Is three days enough to stay in Sol Naciente? ### Is Sol Naciente a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Sol Naciente with kids? > - [Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-Day](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cusco-city-tour-four-ruins-in-half-day.a2068724.activity-details) > - [Machu Picchu Tour by Vistadome Panoramic Train from Cusco](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/machu-picchu-full-day-tour-from-cusco.a2120180.activity-details) > - [Machu Picchu - Day Trip From Cusco with The Voyager Train](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/machu-picchu-day-trip-from-cusco-with-the-voyager-train.a318630.activity-details) > - [Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/excursion-to-rainbow-mountain-full-day-optional-red-valley.a51212384.activity-details) > - [Sacred Valley of the Incas–Discover 5 Iconic Sites +Maras & Moray](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sacred-valley-of-the-incas-discover-5-iconic-sites-maras-moray.a46739257.activity-details) ### What to do in Sol Naciente for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Sol Naciente? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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