Around the Plaza de Armas for first-timers; San Blas for artisans and views; Ollantaytambo for the Sacred Valley trains; Machu Picchu Pueblo before an early entry.
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An easy walk to the Cathedral, Qorikancha and San Pedro Market, though it is the most visited part of the city.
Hotels in Plaza de ArmasThe artisans' quarter with views over the center; its steep cobbled lanes are hard work at altitude.
Hotels in San BlasA Sacred Valley town with Inca-era streets and the Machu Picchu trains, but about 2 hours by road from Cusco.
Hotels in OllantaytamboThe closest town to the citadel, with restaurants, hot springs and the buses up, and every Machu Picchu visitor passes through.
Hotels in Machu Picchu PuebloStay near the Plaza de Armas or in San Blas, with one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo before the morning entry.
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