Church and convent of Santa Clara in Cusco

In the historic center of Cusco you can see colonial churches everywhere. One of the most famous temples is the church and convent of Santa Clara, which is located just 600 meters from the city's Main Square. The enclosure housed the mestizo maidens descendants of the Incas. Today, in charge of the Poor Clare nuns, it continues to receive girls as well as visitors interested in learning about the relics they keep from the colony. It is one of the most famous religious tourist attractions in Cusco.

Tourist attractions close to Church and convent of Santa Clara in Cusco

Church of Belén in Cusco

The temple was born in 1550 as an Indian parish. The 1650 earthquake caused its rebuilding as a church. Its main effigy is the Virgin of Bethlehem.

Church of Belén in Cusco

Church of san francisco

The church of San Francisco del Cusco has treasures such as the catacombs or the canvas "Genealogy of the Franciscan order", the largest in South America.

Church of san francisco

Church of Santa Catalina in Cusco

The church was built on an Acllahuasi or house of virgins of the sun. The museum has canvases, murals and more treasures. It is near the main square.

Church of Santa Catalina in Cusco