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Church of San Blas - Cusco
Church of San Blas
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San Blas: San Blas
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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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  • 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: San Blas Fiesta
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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: Iglesia 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: Wander San Blas
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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: Parroquia de San Blas
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  • Although this little curch might not look like much from the outside, I would challenge people to give it a chance! It's situated in the heart of the San Blas quarters, right next to the Plaza de San Blas, and in fact this is one of the first churches in the city of Cusco. The most interesting part of the church is obviously the inside, where you will find a pulpit made out of one single piece of mahogany, and which is considered as one of the maximum expressions of colonial barroque in Cusco. The pulpit as well as the altar are quite impressive, unfortunately there were no pictures allowed inside. The entrance to see the church will cost (it's not included in the boleto turístico), but it's not too expensive.

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  • Address: San Blas
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    San Blas: Artist District
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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: The more bohemian quarters
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  • San Blas is the more bohemian part in the city of Cusco. It's a bit up-hill, so might be a bit more tiring to get there the first day. In San Blas you'll find plenty of very picturesque streets, squares, and plenty of art shops, restaurants and bars. Definitelly a nice place to enjoy the more alternative atmosphere of the city.

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    San Blas: 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: Barrio de 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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