San Cristóbal Church & Viewpoint
Iglesia de San Cristóbal
A church and viewpoint on the hillside north of Plaza de Armas. Beside it are the remains of an Inca prince's palace, making it a great spot for panoramic views of the old town.
The Iglesia de San Cristóbal sits on the hillside north of Plaza de Armas. It was funded by the Inca prince Paullu Inca. Beside it, the ruins of the Colcampata palace preserve Inca niche stone walls. The platform in front of the church is one of the most convenient viewpoints in the old town, looking down on Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and the twin towers of the Jesuit Church. It is about a 15-minute walk up steep stairs from the square. Entry to the church requires a religious art pass, while the viewing platform is free. You can continue uphill to Sacsayhuamán and the Cristo Blanco statue to make a walking route.
Opening hours
Viewpoint open all day; church about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museo Inka
- Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (MAP)
- Cusco Cathedral
- Plaza de Armas, Cusco
- Cristo Blanco
- Twelve-Angled Stone & Hatun Rumiyoc Street
- Sacsayhuamán
- Church of the Society of Jesus, Cusco