Avenida El Sol (Sun Avenue), Cusco
Sun Avenue is one of the major thoroughfares in modern Cusco, connecting the southwest corner of the Main Square with Tullumayo Avenue (Avenida Tullumayo). In many ways, a ride up Sun Avenue is like a trip back in time, bridging modern Cusco with its roots as the capital city of the Inca Empire.
Sun Avenue is lined with hotels, restaurants, and shopping options. It's a busy place. It's one of the main hubs of daily life for the locals, and visitors will find themselves walking here as they connect with many of the best sights in the city.
At around the halfway point on the avenue, you'll see the Convent of Santo Domingo. The convent was built on the site of Coricancha, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. The Sagrado Garden is an open green space that provides outstanding views of the convent.
Several beautiful art installations are found along the length of Sun Avenue. A large mural depicting the Peruvian people's history is one of the most notable.
Sun Avenue is lined with hotels, restaurants, and shopping options. It's a busy place. It's one of the main hubs of daily life for the locals, and visitors will find themselves walking here as they connect with many of the best sights in the city.
At around the halfway point on the avenue, you'll see the Convent of Santo Domingo. The convent was built on the site of Coricancha, the most important temple in the Inca Empire. The Sagrado Garden is an open green space that provides outstanding views of the convent.
Several beautiful art installations are found along the length of Sun Avenue. A large mural depicting the Peruvian people's history is one of the most notable.
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Sight Name: Avenida El Sol (Sun Avenue)
Sight Location: Cusco, Peru (See walking tours in Cusco)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cusco, Peru (See walking tours in Cusco)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Cusco, Peru
Create Your Own Walk in Cusco
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cusco is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cusco's Historical Churches
Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, is one of the oldest cities in the world. In the 16th century, Spanish missionaries introduced the area to Catholicism. The result of that has been a plethora of historical churches built in the city since.
Among the marvels of local ecclesiastical architecture, the Cusco Cathedral reigns supreme. Constructed on the foundations of an Inca temple,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Among the marvels of local ecclesiastical architecture, the Cusco Cathedral reigns supreme. Constructed on the foundations of an Inca temple,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Cusco Introduction Walking Tour
Nestled high in the Andes mountains, Cusco is a city bursting with stories to tell. Peru's historic capital city was also the Inca Empire's center until the Spanish conquistadors arrived.
Before the Inca settled in the area, the Killke people were here from the years 900 to 1200. Sacsayhuaman, a walled complex outside of town, was built as a fortress by the Killke.
The Inca later... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Before the Inca settled in the area, the Killke people were here from the years 900 to 1200. Sacsayhuaman, a walled complex outside of town, was built as a fortress by the Killke.
The Inca later... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles