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Coricancha

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Coricancha

Overview

Coricancha was the central temple of the Inca Empire, dedicated to the sun god, Inti. The site preserves precise Inca stone masonry incorporated into later colonial structures, showing how Spanish builders constructed directly on top of pre-Columbian religious foundations.

Getting There

Located in central Cusco, the site is a 5- to 10-minute walk south from the Plaza de Armas along Avenida El Sol. From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), the drive takes about 15 to 20 minutes by taxi.

Time to Allow

Allow 1 to 1.5 hours to walk through the stone chambers, central courtyard, and on-site museum displays.

When to Visit

Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to visit to avoid the tour groups that fill the site around midday. The dry season from May to October brings clearer skies, though visitor numbers throughout Cusco are at their highest.

Nearby Attractions

You can easily walk to several neighboring points of interest:

  • Convent of Santo Domingo (0.1km): Stands directly above the Inca temple remains.
  • Casa Concha (0.3km): Colonial house holding Inca archaeological collections.
  • Basilica of La Merced, Cusco (0.4km): Colonial church and convent.
  • Church of the Society of Jesus (0.4km): Historic church on the main square.

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Convent of Santo Domingo

Temples & religious sites

Convent of Santo Domingo

A 17th-century Dominican convent built on the site of the Inca Coricancha temple. Wander its cloisters, where Inca stonework meets Spanish Baroque style, and browse displays of Inca artifacts along the way.

0.1 km away
Casa Concha

Museums & galleries

Casa Concha

A colonial-era mansion in Cusco, named after its former owners, the Concha family. It's a place to explore a building steeped in a long history.

0.3 km away
Basilica of La Merced, Cusco

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Basilica of La Merced, Cusco

This historic monastery stands beside Espinar Square in Cusco's old town and was founded in 1539. Badly damaged by a 17th-century earthquake, it was restored to the form it retains today.

0.4 km away
Church of the Society of Jesus

Temples & religious sites

Church of the Society of Jesus

A Jesuit church on Cusco's central Plaza de Armas, built on the site of a former Inca royal palace. It's one of Peru's finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture, known for its ornate facade.

0.4 km away
Cusco Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Cusco Cathedral

A cathedral near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the site of a former Inca palace. Together with the Church of El Triunfo, it forms a cathedral complex that serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Cusco.

0.5 km away
Plaza de Armas

Parks & gardens

Plaza de Armas

A square at the heart of Cusco's old town that has served as the city's central space since before the Spanish conquest. Surrounded by historic buildings, it makes a great starting point for exploring Cusco.

0.5 km away