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Cusco, Peru

Cuzco Department · Peru

Cusco is a large city in Cuzco Department, Peru with a population of 428,450. Elevation: 10,866 ft (3,312 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

428,450 Population 2,882/sq mi density
10,866 ft Elevation 3,312 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Cusco

Cusco

Cusco or Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cusco Province and Cusco Department. It has historically been one of the largest cultural, economic and political centers of Peru.

People

Population428,450
Density2,882/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Population428,450
Population Density2,882 / sq mi
Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Coordinates-13.5319°, -71.9670°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCuzco Department
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,009 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Cusco

Cusco is a large city in Peru (Cuzco Department) with a population of 428,450. The city sits at an elevation of 10,866 feet (3,312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Cusco

Cusco has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Nov (14.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 158.8
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.4° 133.3
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.9° 106.1
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 35.7
May 12.1°C / 54°F 3.5° / 20.7° 6.5
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 1.8° / 20.5° 3.0
Jul 10.7°C / 51°F 1.3° / 20.1° 4.7
Aug 11.9°C / 53°F 2.6° / 21.2° 6.0
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.3° 17.4
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.4° 50.4
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.9° 78.0
Dec 14.2°C / 58°F 8° / 20.3° 127.2
Cusco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,866 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,866 ft (3,312 m)
Area55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²)
Population Density2,882/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5319°N, 71.9670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above Peru avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 53 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 133 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 43 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 112 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 135 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 105 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 115 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 116 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 109 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 92 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 134 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 56 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 81 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 107 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 145 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 34 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 41 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 97 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 85 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Cusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Cusco

Institution Type Founded Website
Academia Master University - ,
Alianza Francesa College - ,
arco iris College - ,
Civil UAP University - ,
Colegio Inca Ripaq - Corao - Cuzco College - ,
Electrónica industrial College - ,
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - UAC University - ,
Facultad de Derecho Unsaac University - ,
Facultad de Ingeniería Civil University - ,
Hermanos Ayar College - ,
I.E Virgen del Carmen College - ,
I.E.M.Revolucionaria Santa Rosa College - ,
I.S.T. Clorinda Mato de Turner University - ,
Instituto Antonio Lorena College - ,
Instituto Túpac Amaru College - ,
Laboratorio de Mecánica de Suelos de la Facultad de Ingeniería Civil University - ,
Ticapata College - ,
Universidad Alas Peruanas University - ,
Universidad Alas Peruanas University - ,
Universidad Andina del Cusco - Centro de Idiomas University - ,
Universidad Andina del Cusco (UAC) - Campus Larapa University - Visit →
Universidad Continental University - Visit →
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco University - Visit →
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco Sede Kayra University - ,
Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes University - ,

Schools in Cusco

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Uriel Garcia - - - -
Institución Educativa Los Patriotas - - - -
Institución Educativa Uriel Garcia - - - -
Institución Educativa Alfa Ingenieros - - - -
Institución Educativa Arturo Palomino Rodriguez - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Fatima - - - -
Institución Educativa Discovery Kinder - - - -
Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa El Pacifico - - - -
Institución Educativa Tesorito - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose De Praga - - - -
Colegio Arturo Palomino - - - -
I.E.I. María Trinidad Enrriquez - - - -
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - - - -
I.E.P. Nuestra Señora de Fátima - - - -
I.E.I. Progreso - - - -
Escuela Comunidad Chocco - - - -
Institución Educativa Viva el Perú - - - -
Institución Educativa Don José de San Martín - - - -
Innova Schools Huancaro - - - -
Institución Educativa 50780 Sol Radiante - - - -
El Pacifico - - - -
Economic college of Cusco - - - -
Institución Educativa Crfa Waynakunaq Yachaywasin - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50008 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50041 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50012 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50820 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50006 - - - -
Institución Educativa Juan Bosco - - - -
Institución Educativa Privada José María Arguedas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50860 - - - -
Institución Educativa Pablo Apostol - - - -
Institución Educativa San Jose - - - -
Institución Educativa Abraham Lincoln - - - -
Institución Educativa El Niño Investigador Kuskiq Erqe - - - -
Institución Educativa Liceo Italiano - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50005 - - - -
Institución Educativa Fleming - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 50781 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cusco

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Salkantay - AAC+ 48 kbps
JVM la Estación (Cusco) baladas MP3 128 kbps
RAM Cusco - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 5 Cusco 1600 AM (más que una Radio !) clasicos, cultural MP3
JVM la Estación baladas MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cusco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Choco Museo
Choco museum
Convento de San Francisco de Asís
Coricancha
Hilario Mendivil Museum
Inca Museum
Inkariy Museum
Machu Picchu Museum
Museo Amano
Museo de Arte Popular
Museo de la Catedral del Cusco
Museo de la Coca
Museo de las Plantas Sagradas
Museo de Piedras Cusco Rumi Llaqta
Museo de Pisac
Museo de Qespiwanka
Museo de Santa Catalina
Museo de Sitio
Museo de Sitio Qorikancha
Museo del Convento de la Merced
Museo del Convento de San Francisco
Museo El Quijote
Museo Histórico Regional
Museo Maximo Laura
Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo
Museo Quechua
Museo Viviente del Ande
Museum of Precolumbian Art
Museum of Religious Art
Natural History Museum
Yucay Museum

Libraries in Cusco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Urubamba0.0
Facultad de Ingenieria Geologica0.0
Ludic Wasi games0.0

Farmers Markets in Cusco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfalfa Market
Asociacion de Comerciantes Las Poderosas del Altiplano
Ccascaparo's Market
Ccascaparo's Market
Centro Artesanal de Cuzco
Centro Comercial América
Centro Comercial El Molino I
Chinchero Market
Cloth market
Cloth market
Feria Piuraypampa
La Cachina Imperial
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercadillo Túpac Amaru
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado Artesanal Qoricancha Nº 22
Mercado de Abastos Pisac
Mercado de Frutas
Mercado de Huancaro
Mercado de Huayllabamba
Mercado de Huayllabamba
Mercado de Paruro
Mercado de Pisac
Mercado de Productores de Urubamba
Mercado de Productores San José de Urco
Mercado de Rosaspata
Mercado de San Blas
Mercado El Molino II
Mercado Modelo
Mercado modelo de San Sebastian
Mercado Molino I
Mercado Molino II
Mercado Molinoolino
Mercado San Salvador
Mercado Tankarniyoc
Mercado Tica Tica
Mercado Vinocanchón
Mercado Wanchaq
Mercado zonal de Zarzuela
San Pedro Market
Tito
Tito
Urubamba Market
Urubamba Old Market

Hotels in Cusco

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunker Hostal
Casa de chistama
Florida del Inca Hotel
Hidden Garden
Hospedaje Don Pedrito
Hostal El Parque
Hotel Royal Inn Cusco
Hotel Sky Mirador
Hotel Wayra Dreams
La Estancia Hotel
La posada de Pumacahua
Qori Kintu Pachacuteq
Veras Inn
Wayqey Hotel

Restaurants in Cusco

30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asturias
Caracol Azul
Cat Pizza
Cevichería La Cancha y Sazon
Cevicheria Las Machitas
Chifa Sipan
Chifa Yi Chen
Club Parilla
Condorito's
Del ti "Al"
El Gran Ronald
El Hornito
Emily's
InstaChicken
Kiriko Pizzeria
La Granja Real
La Nova
Los Cangrejos de Piura
Mi Casita
Misky Mijuna restaurant
Nesedy’s Magisterio
Pizza Mostra
Pizza Rapida
Pollería
QamaQ Restaurante
Restaurant Urpicha
Shulan's
Tacos Mexicanos
Villa Carbon Anticuchos
wanton

Cafes in Cusco

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chocolates Record
Lé Festin Coffee
Povea - Bakery and Pastry

Monuments in Cusco

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pachacuteq's mirador

Clinics in Cusco

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alinea Centro Quiropractico
Centro Obstetrico
Clinica SOS
Manco Capac
Ministerio De Salud Occopata
O2 Medical Clinic

Dentists in Cusco

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentista Víctor
Sonríe

Veterinaries in Cusco

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de eventos Casablanca
Dogtor Walter
Veterinaria Dr. Bull

Bus Stations in Cusco

11 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Civa Bus Station
Cruz del Sur
Flores Cargo
INKA express
Palomino
PE #11302347069
Peru Hop;Bolivia Hop
Terminal terrestre
Terminal Terrestre de Cusco
Terminal Terrestre de Cusco
Wonder Peru Expedition

Gas Stations in Cusco

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #3799657960
Primax
Repsol

Banks in Cusco

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caja Cusco

Gyms in Cusco

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intensity Gym & Fitness
Stronger Fitness Gym

Breweries in Cusco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Allpa
Cerveza Allpa
El Conejo Bar
El Conejo Bar

Stadiums & Teams in Cusco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cusco

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Huanacopampa Airport-Small Airport
Patria Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cusco

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
DHL
Macro Post - Correo rapido
Olva Courier
Olva Courier
Segetuc S.R.L.
Segetuc S.R.L.
Serpost
Shalom
Shalom - Cachimayo San Sebastian
Shalom - San Jeronimo
Shalom - Via Expresa Sur Cusco

Treatment Centers in Cusco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación de menores

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cusco

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
City of Cuzco
Cuzco

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cusco

55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aeminpu Iglesia SILOE Cusco Peru
Basílica Menor de la Merced
Capilla
capilla
Capilla de Zarzuela
Capilla San Antonio Abad
Capilla San Juan de Dios
Capilla Sr. de Ecce Homo
Capilla Virgen de Chapi
Capilla Virgen de Chapi
Casa de retiro -Juan Pablo II
Centro de Avivamiento
Church of the Society of Jesus
Convento de Santa Teresa
Cristiana La Union
Cuzco Cathedral
IASD Arco Tica Tica
IEP San Antonio
Iglesia C.C. Tambomachay
Iglesia Católica Santa Rita de Cassia
Iglesia de El Triunfo
Iglesia de la Recoleta
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén
Iglesia de San Cristóbal
Iglesia de Santa Clara
Iglesia de Santa Teresa
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Iglesia Mormon
Iglesia San Martín de porres
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Misioneros Identes de Cristo Crucificado
Parroquia de San Antonio de Padua
Parroquia de Santa María de los Andes
Parroquia de Ttio
Parroquia de Ttio
Parroquia de Túpac Amaru
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Almudena
Parroquia Santa Rosa
Parroquia Santísima Trinidad de Mariscal Gamarra
Primers Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Del Cusco
Primers Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Del Cusco
San Blas
San Francisco de Asís
San Pedro
San Sebastian
Santa Ana
Seminario Arquidiocesano "San Antonio Abad" de Cusco
Seminario San Antonio Abad
Señor del calvario
Señor del calvario
Templo de Cuzco
Templo de la Sagrada Familia
Templo de San Jerónimo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Founded
1680
Website
conventosantodomingocusco.pe/

Around Cusco

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 223
Hospitals 13
Pharmacies 37
Restaurants 429
Cafes 128
Bars 36
Supermarkets 30
Banks 46
Museums 23
Hotels 201
Libraries 3
Parks 115
Police Stations 6
Places of Worship 21

Things to See Near Cusco

123 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (2)
  • • Acuario Arrecife - Cusco
  • • Acuario Inaqua Cusco
⚱️ Archaeological Sites (41)
  • • Cuper Bajo
  • • Inkilltambo
  • • Kallachaka
  • • Kusilluchayoq
  • • Puka Pukara
  • + 36 more
🏰 Castles (19)
  • • Muyuqmarka
  • • Sacsayhuaman
  • • Sacsayhuaman
  • • Sacsayhuaman
  • • Sacsayhuaman
  • + 14 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Cueva Tambomachay
🖼️ Galleries (6)
  • • Augusta Espacio
  • • Galería de Arte Moderno
  • • Lúdico
  • • Mantay
  • • Museo Maximo Laura
  • + 1 more
⛰️ Peaks (19)
  • • Anahuarque
  • • Araway Qhata
  • • Cerro Acueducto
  • • Cerro Huarahuaylla
  • • Cerro Hueracocha
  • + 14 more
🏛️ Ruins (22)
  • • Chuspiyoq
  • • Cochapata
  • • Hatun Pukara
  • • Huaca Pachakutec
  • • Huaca Pachakutec
  • + 17 more
🎢 Theme Parks (2)
  • • Action Valley
  • • Lasertag
🌄 Viewpoints (10)
  • • Balcón del Diablo
  • • Cristo Blanco Mirador
  • • Los techos
  • • Mirador Ccorao
  • • Mirador de San Cristobal
  • + 5 more
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Jardín Zoológico UNSAAC

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cusco

Cuzco
· inscribed 0
City of Cuzco
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cusco

What is the population of Cusco?

Cusco has a population of 428,450 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2,882 people per square mile, spread across 55.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cusco?

Cusco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Wanchaq 59,134 pop · 0.5 mi Santiago 64,075 pop · 1.2 mi Cachimayo 1,673 pop · 7.7 mi Pucyura 1,853 pop · 10.4 mi Huanoquite 1,546 pop · 10.9 mi Pisac 2,000 pop · 11.1 mi Chinchero 3,765 pop · 11.1 mi Anta 5,859 pop · 12.9 mi San Salvador 1,372 pop · 13.0 mi Calca 9,179 pop · 13.8 mi Oropesa 4,022 pop · 14.3 mi Lucre 2,612 pop · 17.0 mi Urubamba 7,540 pop · 18.6 mi Maras 1,730 pop · 18.6 mi
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