Regional Historical Museum of Cusco

The Regional Historical Museum of Cusco is a museum located in the city of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru. It is located in the house where the Cusco chronicler Inca Garcilaso de la Vega was born and lived.

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Opening hours: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: art museum and historic site in Cusco, Peru
Also known as: “Museo Histórico Regional de Cusco”
Address: Calle Heladeros

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza Kusipata and Basilica of La Merced, Cusco.

Plaza Kusipata

Square

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Plaza Kusipata is a square.

Basilica of La Merced, Cusco

Church

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Basilica of La Merced, Cusco is a church, which is situated 120 metres southeast of Regional Historical Museum of Cusco.

Plaza de Armas

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The Plaza de Armas of Cusco is located in the city of Cusco, Peru. Located in the historic center of the city is the main public space of the town since before its Spanish foundation in 1534. Plaza de Armas is situated 200 metres northeast of Regional Historical Museum of Cusco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cuzco and Poroy.

Cuzco

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Cuzco or Cusco, in the Southern Sierras, is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Peru's most visited cities as it is the largest and most comfortable city from which tourists can begin visits to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other Inca sites in the region.