San Blas, Cusco

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Barrio de San Blas
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chrissyalex 747 reviews
San Blas

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.

Updated Jul 5, 2003

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The whole San Blas area
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a place to enjoy some sun

The area of San Blas is a great place to wander around. Though it is getting a bit touristy, you can still find relatively quiet streets and even the main square is quaint enough to sit in and enjoy a meal or drink.

Written Feb 3, 2003

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Wander San Blas
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vanessadb 352 reviews
Typical San Blas street

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.

Updated Dec 5, 2002

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Artist District
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risse73 251 reviews
San Blas area

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.

Written Mar 4, 2008

Address: San Blas, Cusco-Peru

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BARRIO DE SAN BLAS
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RudoElCojonudo 320 reviews
San Blas at night.

If you are looking for the alternative Cuzco, this beautifull neightbourhood is your place.
Take Triunfo street in Plaza de Armas and walk for 5 minutes. Don't miss that!!!

Written Feb 4, 2008

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San Blas
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On your walking tour (see other tip) be sure to pop into the various little artists' studios in the funky neighborhood of San Blas.

Written Jun 8, 2006

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Plaza San Blas
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Plaza San Blas

Nice plaza filled with shops, restaurants and night clubs

Written Sep 19, 2004

Address: Plaza San Blas

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Iglesia de San Blas
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Iglesia de San Blas

A much simpler Adobe Church set in a beautiful plaza

Written Sep 19, 2004

Address: Plaza San Blas

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Plazoleta de San Blas
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jlvillalba 446 reviews
san blas

the artist meeting point in Cuzco, charming place

Written Sep 1, 2004

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San Blas
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chris_i79 385 reviews

San Blas in a neighborhood above the city square.

Written Nov 4, 2003

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