Plazoleta Santa Teresa

Plazoleta Santa Teresa is a square in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Plazoleta Santa Teresa is situated nearby to the government office SUNAT Aduana, as well as near Casa de los pumas.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Plaza de Armas and Coricancha.

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 270 metres southeast of Plazoleta Santa Teresa.

Coricancha

Museum

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The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire. Coricancha is situated 1 km southeast of Plazoleta Santa Teresa.

Sacsayhuamán

Nature reserve

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Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is an important example of Inca architecture.

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.