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Church of San Blas - Cusco
Church of San Blas
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  • By SirRichard on May 10, 2005
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  • Cuesta de San Blas - Cusco
    Cuesta de San Blas
    by SirRichard
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    This is a typical charming quarter up the hill north of Plaza de Armas. The heart of it is San Blas church, in the square of San Blas. There are not outstanding museums or churches here, but the tiny alleys are a good place to wander around early in the morning when it is not yet busy and crowded. A lot of slopes and stairs here, so take it easy. A good way to visit it is to take a taxi (1-2 soles) to the top (Plaza de San Blas) and return walking downhill to Plaza de Armas.

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    San Blas: A more peaceful corner of the city
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  • By toonsarah on June 3, 2006
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  • Church of San Blas - Cusco
    Church of San Blas
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    We particularly enjoyed this part of Cusco. It's got a pretty white church and a lot of small galleries and craft workshops, including several where you can watch the artists and craftspeople at work. There was a relaxing atmosphere in the square and we found a funky cafe selling great smoothies and generously filled sandwiches (above the church and to the right a little). This is a good place to come to unwind and escape the crowds, although you have to climb a rather steep hill to get here - not easy at this altitude! But there are several interesting shops on the way, so take your time and look around.


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    San Blas: Iglesia de San Blas
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  • Updated By chrissyalex on July 6, 2003
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  • Inglesia de San Blas - Cusco
    Inglesia de San Blas
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    This adobe church located in the Barrio de San Blas is the oldest parish church in Cusco. It has a pretty gold-leafed altar, but it most impressive feature is its cedar pulpit which was carved from one tree trunk! I stared at it for awhile admiring all its intricate features. You aren't allowed to take pictures inside the church so I bought a postcard of the pulpit. Admission is by the tourist ticket.

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  • Directions: Beside a small plaza with a fountain near the top of the San Blas neighborhood

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    San Blas: San Blas Fiesta
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  • Updated By hartti on March 12, 2004
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  • Procession Leaving the Church - Cusco
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    In late January there was fiesta in San Blas lasting many days. The fiesta was focused around San Blas church, celebrating the Virgin of the Good Event. Every evening firework, and music playing all the time. In the street restaurant I had a great asado, but they did not have any pisco. That you get from neighbor restaurant.

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  • Address: San Blas
  • Directions: Around the San Blas church.

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    San Blas: Wander San Blas
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  • Updated By vanessadb on December 5, 2002
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  • Typical San Blas street - Cusco
    Typical San Blas street
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    San Blas is a neighborhood of Cusco. Cusco is basically built in a whole, surrounded by hills and mountains and San Blas is on one of them. Thus the streets are steep and you get great views of the city. But the charm of San Blas imho is the architecture (charming little small white houses), and the narrow typical streets. It's also full of churches, galleries, and charming B&Bs. Also, don't miss the San Blas church. You can (and should) spend a whole day wandering San Blas, if you have it.

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    San Blas: Iglesia de San Blas
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  • By Jim_Eliason on September 19, 2004
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  • Iglesia de San Blas - Cusco
    Iglesia de San Blas
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    A much simpler Adobe Church set in a beautiful plaza

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  • Address: Plaza San Blas
  • Directions: 6 blocks Northeast of the Plaza de Armas

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    San Blas: Artist District
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  • By risse73 on March 4, 2008
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  • San Blas area - Cusco
    San Blas area
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    You can sightsee around San Blas, which is located on a hilly part in the heart of Cusco. It offers various artist galleries and has a nice eclectic feel to the area.

  • Address: San Blas, Cusco-Peru

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    San Blas: Barrio de San Blas
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  • Updated By chrissyalex on July 5, 2003
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  • San Blas - Cusco
    San Blas
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    Pretty neighborhood not too far from the Plaza de Armas with some restaurants and art studios. . There are many steep steps here and many of the streets are pedestrian only. You can see some pretty views of Cusco from this neighborhood.

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    San Blas: Church of San Blas
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  • Updated By darthmilmo on November 15, 2002
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  • I then walk uphill to the Church of San Blas, which has a gorgeous carved mestizo cedar pulpit where the priest used to give mass.

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    San Blas: San Blas
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  • By richiecdisc on February 3, 2003
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  • San Blas - Cusco
    San Blas
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    San Blas offers a nice alternative to the grandiose churches that abound in Cusco. This small adobe style church has an exquisitely carved wooden pulpit. Admission is by the Boleto Touristico.

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