From the airport
From Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, a taxi or app is usually most direct. Urban public transport also connects with the centre.
Hours & getting there
Hours, location and how to reach the Mercado San Pedro
The Mercado Central de San Pedro opens early and closes in the late afternoon. It is a covered food market a couple of blocks from the Plaza de Armas, in the traditional San Pedro neighbourhood.
Reference hours
06:00 – 18:00
Reference tourism inventory; stalls and sections may vary.
Entry
Free
No entry ticket.
Altitude
≈ 3,400 m
Address
Ca. Thupaq Amaru 477, Cusco 08002
When to go
Best time of day
The morning is the fullest window to see the supply activity and the widest variety of fresh products.
Late morning to early afternoon is practical if you plan to sit and eat inside the market.
Avoid rushing: the aisles can be crowded, especially in high season.
How to get there
Ways to arrive
By city bus
Several routes pass nearby, via Calle Nueva, Santa Clara and Av. del Ejército. Confirm the current route with the driver.
On foot
From the Plaza de Armas it is a short walk via Mantas, Marqués and Santa Clara.
By train
The San Pedro train station is in front of the market area and serves as a reference.
Altitude and weather
Visit calmly at altitude
Cusco is above 3,000 m. Walk slowly if you just arrived.
The market is covered, but outside streets can be cold and rainy by season.
Frequently asked questions
Before you go
What time does the Mercado San Pedro open?+
As a reference tourism inventory, hours are 06:00–18:00. Stalls and sections may open or close at other times.
Is there a fee to enter?+
No. Entry is free; you pay for what you consume or buy at each stall.
Is it far from the Plaza de Armas?+
No. It is a couple of blocks away, in the San Pedro neighbourhood, within the Historic Centre of Cusco.
How do I get from the airport?+
A taxi or app is usually most direct; urban public transport also connects the airport axis with the centre.