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This neighborhood of craftspeople, narrow streets and hidden corners harbors many of the secrets of the imperial city.

Home  to traditional old families engaged in folk art, this is a paradise of stone and colonial-era houses, lost in time and picturesque beneath the bright Cusco sky.

At night, the story changes. The neighborhood transforms into a vibrant blend of celebration, color, and music that is impossible to resist. In the end, San Blas is more than a place to visit—it’s a place to experience.

Without a doubt, it is not enough to visit San Blas: it must be lived.

Craftsman in Barrio de San Blas Olave Art Museum Gallery Workshop

How to get to San Blas?

Route 1

Lima-Cusco

1 h 15 m approximately

Plaza de Armas - Barrio de San Blas

8 min walk

What to do in the San Blas neighborhood?

Plaza de Cusco in San Blas

General information

Essentials

Camera, sunscreen, warm clothing, cash.

Altitude

3 335 meters above sea level.

Climate

Min. 1 ℃/ Max. 20 ℃