This is a beautifully manicured garden area in downtown Cusco, near the Cathedral. It has beautiful plantings and offers amazing views of the mountains. There is a lovely fountain in the center and during the day you will find many people enjoying the plaza. The plaza is surrounded by several churches, stores and restaurants. It is a great place to...
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Plaza de Armas (Huacaypata)
Cusco, Peru
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Ranked #6 of 74 attractions in Cusco
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, this graceful square is considered the heart of Cusco and is characterized by covered walkways, colonial......
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Dominated by the magnificent Cathedral, this graceful square is considered the heart of Cusco and is characterized by covered walkways, colonial arcades and houses containing numerous shops, restaurants and travel agencies.
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Well, what can I say about it? You will be there if you go to Cusco, and it is gorgeous! Enjoy, take your time. Also, have some food in your pocket or purse for some hungry skinny dogs that wonder around (not just this plaza... anywhere in Cusco)...
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No trip to Cusco would be complete without at least a brief visit to the Plaza de Armas. The churches are rustic and beautiful and the square itself is a great place to shop, eat, and peoplewatch. Compared to Lima, Cusco's Plaza de Armas feels much more relaxed and tourist-friendly.
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The Plaza de Armas has everything at your fingertips. Restaurants, cafes, shops, attractions. It's definitely a must see to take some beautiful pictures of the beautiful city
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You can find all the tourist places in this square
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This is a great place to see the history in Cuzco but also a great place to go back to for dinner and shopping. On the weekends you will find a parade, wedding, or musicians.
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The plaza is located in the heart of the city and is a busy and attractive place. The plaza has a beautiful setting surrounded by churches and historic buildings. My wife and I enjoyed sitting on a park bench and watching both locals and tourists.
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I loved Plaza de Armas. Choose a caffe and spend some free time wacthing life goes on.....
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Liked the plaza with all the shopping and food choices. Did not find the lack of Spanish as a handicap
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The square is very scenic with a mixture of the colonial churches and the remaining Inka walls. There are many street vendors trying to sell things, but they are not too persistent.
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