Planetarium Cusco: Inca astronomy and night sky show

See the stars the Inca tracked, mapped across a dome above your head

Planetarium Cusco is a guided astronomy show 15 minutes from Cusco's city center where you watch constellations, planets and the Pleiades on a dome screen while a guide explains Inca astronomy and the night sky. The experience runs 2 hours. A van picks you up at Plaza Regocijo at 5:30 pm and brings you back to the same spot after the show. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on group size, and children from age 7 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Planetarium visit and city return

• Pickup at Plaza Regocijo
• Travel to Planetarium Cusco
• Attend astronomy show in Spanish or English
• Return to city center

The experience

Planetarium Cusco sits outside the historical center, reachable by the included van pickup at Plaza Regocijo: a block from the main square, next to the water fountain. Your guide will be wearing blue and gray jackets and holding the company logo. They have the confirmed participant list and will escort your group to the transport. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

Once at the planetarium, the group splits by language preference (English or Spanish), so the guide can speak clearly throughout. The dome screen shows the bright stars that traveled thousands of years to reach your eyes, planets visible in the current season, the Pleiades cluster, and other celestial objects. The guide connects what you see to how the Inca read and used these same stars. The whole experience runs approximately 2 hours.

After the show ends, your guide escorts the group back to the vans for the return trip to Plaza Regocijo in the city center. If you need directions to your hotel from there, the team can point you the right way.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip van transfer from Plaza Regocijo starting at 5:30 pm.
• admission to the planetarium show and dome presentation.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (7 to 14 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PLANETARIUM CUSCO / CIELOS DEL SUR EIRL

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in central Cusco without your own transport: the fixed 5:30 pickup from Plaza Regocijo and return to the same spot work around public transit limitations.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 14 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly will I see inside the planetarium dome?

The planetarium shows bright stars, seasonal planets, the Pleiades constellation, and other celestial objects on the dome screen while the guide explains their significance in Inca astronomy and how to locate them in the night sky.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the planetarium, or is transport included?

Round-trip transport is included. A van picks you up at Plaza Regocijo at 5:30 pm and returns you to the same spot after the show, so you don't need a car or to find your own way there.

How long does the whole experience take, from pickup to drop-off?

The planetarium show itself runs approximately 2 hours. Add the van ride to and from the city center, so plan for roughly 2.5 to 3 hours total from pickup at Plaza Regocijo.