December 31, 2025

Top 10 Instagram Photo Spots in Cusco, Peru

Group of travelers posing indoors beneath leafy trees, wearing Day of the Dead face paint and floral crowns, with casual clothing and smiling expressions during a cultural experience in Oaxaca.

Capturing beautiful photos of your travels is a must these days. With smartphones and social media at our fingertips, it is easier now, more than ever, for anyone to be a travel photographer and share breathtaking shots with their audience. What better place to start? The Cusco region is home to some of the most magnificent sites in the world!

Get Inspired

Before any trip, scout out a few of the best photo opportunities for inspiration. A great way to do this is by searching hashtags and locations on Instagram. This helps get those creative juices flowing around lighting, framing, angles, subjects, and all that fancy photography stuff.

At Under30Experiences, we aim to provide young adults with exceptional travel memories. What better way to preserve amazing memories than by photograph? But remember, the best moments aren't behind a lens, so pull out the camera and get the shot, but then put it away and enjoy the experience!

After numerous trips to Peru with our travelers and guides, we’ve constructed a list of our favorite photo spots in Cusco, Peru!

Wondering what to pack for Peru? This detailed packing guide covers everything you’ll actually need.

Top Instagram Photo Spots in Cusco

‍Iglesia de San Pedro (St. Peter’s Church)

iglesia-de-san-pedro — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@catchingkate*

Machu Picchu

machu-picchu — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@cattravelstheworld*

Inca Trail

inca-trail-llama — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@sophie8charlie*

Cathedral Doors of Cusco

cathedral-doors-in-cusco-peru — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@lavidaloca_kiss*

Salineras de Maras (Salt Mines)

salt-mines-peru — ‍ ‍*Photo Credit:* *@celinnedacosta*

Chinchero

chinchero — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@thejonjos*

Inca Ruins

yoga-at-inca-ruins — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@yogini_emily*

Rainbow Mountain

rainbow-mountain — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@thetravellingnomads*

Plaza De Armas del Cusco

plaza-de-armas-del-cusco — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@traveladventuregurus*

Cristo Blanco

cristo-blanco — ‍*Photo Credit:* *@michal_lionking*

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Honorable Mention: Llamas

You can’t go to Peru and NOT get a llama picture. Yes, we know llamas aren’t a place...but you can find these guys all over the Cusco region. Make sure you get your shot!

girl-kissing-llama — ‍ ‍*Photo Credit:* *@ashvandy2*

Travel to Peru with U30X

Want to see these amazing places first hand and experience Cusco like a local? Join us on one of our three Peru trips! We offer an Inca Trail Hike, a trip to Machu Picchu, as well as an adventure into the Peruvian Amazon.

PS: If you want to travel with us to the Inca Trail in 2019, you must signup by October 1, 2018 due to a limited amount of special permits released by the Peruvian government.

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Cat Sullivan

Cat is the Senior Marketing Specialist at U30X. She's a Chicago native with a passion for fitness and travel. She enjoys short walks to the fridge and bad karaoke.