From the Museo de Arte Religioso continue to the northeast to the end of the street (which changes names three times in three blocks!) and you will reach Choquechaca, where many of Cusco’s best restaurants and cafés—and the South American Explorers Club—are located.

Cross Choquechaca and continue up Cuesta San Blas, which leads to Cusco’s San Blas neighborhood. This square, known as Plaza San Blas, is home to several artisan families who have been operating here for decades. Its steep cobblestone alleys offer excellent views over Cusco.

Iglesia San Blas (Plaza San Blas, 8–11:30 a.m. Mon.–Thurs. and Sat., 2–5:30 p.m. daily, entry with boleto turístico) is a small, whitewashed adobe church built in 1563. One of the New World’s most famous works of art is found here, a carved pulpit made from the trunk of a single tree. There is also a gold-covered baroque altar. If you are hungry, San Blas is a great place for lunch: Head to Greens on Tandapata or the Pie Shop on Atoqsayk’uchi.