Plaza San Blas — Cusco's Artisan QuarterPlaza San Blas sits at the heart of Cusco's oldest and most charming neighborhood, known as the artisan quarter. Perched on a hillside above the Plaza de Armas, San Blas is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed adobe houses, and artist workshops that have made this neighborhood the creative soul of Cusco for centuries.What to See and DoThe neighborhood is home to the Church of San Blas, which contains one of the most remarkable pieces of colonial art in the Americas — an ornately carved cedar wood pulpit said to have been crafted from a single tree trunk. The surrounding streets are lined with workshops and galleries where you can watch master artisans at work, creating ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and paintings using techniques passed down through generations.Walking Tours with Wonders of PeruWonders of Peru Expeditions includes San Blas in our Cusco walking tours, guiding you through the neighborhood's winding streets with stops at artisan workshops and the historic church. Our local guides introduce you to the artists and craftspeople who keep Cusco's creative traditions alive.