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San BlasvsPlaza de Armas
Both are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, San Blas ranks marginally better than Plaza de Armas. San Blas comes in at #5 in Cusco with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
San Blas
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Cusco, Peru
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Frommer's "Cusco's most atmospheric and picturesque neighborhood, San Blas, a short but increasingly steep walk from the Plaza de Armas, is lined with artists' studios and artisans' workshops." Full review
Fodor's "For spectacular views over Cusco's terra-cotta rooftops, head to San Blas." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Abutting a steep hillside, San Blas, once an Incan neighbourhood of Totocachi where the nobility lived, is today the most picturesque and romantic district of Cuzco." Full review
Plaza de Armas Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Cusco, Peru
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Fodor's "With park benches, green lawns, and splendid views of the Catedral, Cusco's gorgeous colonial Plaza de Armas invites you to stay awhile." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Inca times, the plaza, called Huacaypata or Aucaypata, was the heart of the capital." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This area was formerly the nerve centre of the Inca city. Today, the Plaza de Armas is home to most of the major colonial edifices." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive. " Full review
