Cusco’s Plazas
In the historic center of Cusco, my favorite plazas are the Plaza de Armas, Plazoleta Regocijo, Plaza San Francisco, Plazoleta San Blas and Plazoleta Nazarenas
Plaza de Armas
Cusco’s Plaza de Armas was also the central square of the ancient Inca city.
Plazoleta Regocijo
Just one block from the Plaza de Armas, up Calle del Medio, you’ll come to this small “plazoleta.” It’s always much calmer than the Plaza de Armas and has bigger trees for better shade on hot days.
Plaza San Francisco
This is a large plaza on the way from the Plaza de Armas to the San Pedro Market. It’s usually empty, except during the weeks before Christmas when it fills with vendors who sell the supplies to make traditional Cusqueñian Nativity Scenes.
Plazoleta San Blas
A lovely little plaza next to the San Blas church. It is usually very quiet, but once a year on the day of San Blas, it fills with festivities and fireworks.
Plazoleta Las Nazarenas
This tiny plaza is the quietest of all.