Evening sunsets were pretty spectacular too.
Here the buildings are white washed, the cobblestone stairs will beat your feet – but you’ll thank them for their beauty,
and each door has a distinct soul, many of them sing the blues.
The square is quaint and serene, framed in mountains – quite the opposite from the hectic Plaza De Armas.
I love this area for its real galleries that aren’t pushing a million llama magnets, but a few selections of local art.
I adored the little bakeries and restaurants, but even more so the San Blas Market. It’s probably the only place in Peru I didn’t bring my camera, but I had to shoot a ‘cheers’ on my phone to the BEST café con leche on the planet I had here.
Even if you don’t stay in San Blas, it is just a walk up the hill away from the main historic area of Cusco. Put on a good pair of shoes and wander around, it’s easy to get lost and find something wonderful here.