Made with love by a Cusqueño
In 2010, someone from Cusco decided to build something that didn't exist yet: a guide to the city written from the inside, by someone who knows every street in San Blas and every shortcut up to Sacsayhuamán. That's how CuscoGuía.com was born.
It started as a website. Then it made its way into the pockets of travelers and locals as an app for Android and iOS.
Since then, with Cusco Guía, we've helped more than 12 million travelers and locals find the best of Cusco: the viewpoint that isn't on the postcards, the train that's worth taking, the dish you can't miss — and so much more. See the food and drink guides →
Today that story continues, since 2020, at cusco.tips: over 1,000 guides in 5 languages, updated month by month and written with the same care as on day one. We tell you about Cusco the way we'd tell a friend or a brother who arrives tomorrow.
Who's behind cusco.tips
My name is Jaime Yáñez. I was born and raised in Cusco, and I've spent more than fifteen years helping travellers make sense of my city.
A cusqueño through and through
I grew up among the steep lanes of San Blas, the bustle of San Pedro market and the festivals that fill the Plaza de Armas every year. Cusco isn't a destination to me: it's home, with its cold mornings, strong midday sun and rainy-season afternoons.
That local's view is what I try to bring to every guide: what really works, what to avoid and the small details that make the difference when you first arrive at 3,400 metres.
Cusco by day and by night
For years I played in a rock band at the London Town bar in Cusco. Those nights showed me another city: the musicians, the small bars, the late-night taxis and the neighbourhoods worth knowing before you go out. That's why I know Cusco by night as well as by day.
Editorial policy
This is how we work on every guide:
- We check information against official sources before publishing it.
- Guides are reviewed regularly and show the date of their last update.
- We never invent prices, opening hours or phone numbers: when something changes often we mark it as approximate and link the source.
- We don't publish fake reviews or ratings.
Official sources we consult:
Spotted something out of date? Corrections are welcome: write to us and we'll check it. contacto@jaimeyanez.com
Legal notice
This guide shares advice and recommendations based on research and local experience. Prices, opening hours and rules may change: always check with official sources and operators. Cusco Tips is not responsible for third-party services, bookings or decisions made using these guides; some links are affiliate links (see our affiliate policy).
The content is for general guidance and does not replace official information or professional advice. Before booking, check the service terms and cancellation conditions directly with the provider.
2010
Cusco Guía launches as a website
Then
Android and iOS app
Today
cusco.tips: over 1,000 guides in 5 languages
+12 million
travelers since 2010 have used Cusco Guía's guides
How we work
Prices and practical details are approximate and, where relevant, we point to official sources. Some links are affiliate links, which help keep the site running at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure →