{"id":26570,"date":"2025-10-07T07:51:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wamanadventures.com\/blog\/?p=26570"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T16:26:52","slug":"calle-siete-borreguitos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wamanadventures.com\/blog\/en\/calle-siete-borreguitos\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Calle Siete Borreguitos \u2013 Why This Steep Cobblestone Street Became Cusco’s Most Authentic Instagram Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calle Siete Borreguitos is one of Cusco’s most authentic and less well know corners, ideal for those looking to escape mass tourism and discover the city from a different perspective. In this guide, we’ll tell you why it’s worth visiting, how to get there, what photos you can’t miss, and some curious facts about its name and history.<\/strong> If you love photography or simply enjoy leisurely walks, here’s how to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

What Siete Borreguitos Street is Like<\/h2>\n

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Calle Siete Borreguitos is currently very popular among people seeking a unique experience through the streets of Cusco.<\/p><\/div>\n

When you walk along Calle Siete Borreguitos, you’ll feel like you’re entering a secret corner of Cusco that seems to exist outside of time. This small, steep street is located between the Plaza de Armas and the San Cristobal viewpoint.<\/p>\n

Along the way, you will see houses that combine white adobe and stone, red tile roofs, and carved wooden balconies decorated with flowers that neighbors water every day.<\/strong> You’ll also find murals with Andean motifs, carefully crafted urban designs, handicrafts, and small workshops along the route.<\/p>\n

During your visit, make sure to take a good photo. Sometimes you’ll find llamas or alpacas at iconic spots, perfect for an authentic postcard of your time in Cusco.<\/p>\n

The Curious Name of Calle Siete Borreguitos and its Meaning<\/h2>\n
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The originality of its name dates back to the old Cusque\u00f1an women who used to walk with their sheep.<\/p><\/div>\n

The story goes that, a long time ago, women from the San Crist\u00f3bal neighborhood used to pass through this cobblestone street on their way to the Tullumayu River to wash their clothes, baskets, or blankets. They did so accompanied by their little sheep.<\/strong> Most say there were seven, although other versions mention a different number. Still, the number seven ended up sticking as part of the name.<\/p>\n

This name wasn’t given randomly. According to anthropologist Rossano Calvo, many streets in Cusco carry the prefix \u00abseven\u00bb because that number has strong symbolism: the seven days of creation, the seven deadly sins, among others. Therefore, the neighborhood’s everyday history blended with that symbolic background.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>The colonial balconies on the street are carefully preserved, and many date back to the 18th century.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Location and How to Get to Calle Siete Borreguitos<\/h2>\n

When you arrive, make sure to pass through Cusco’s Plaza Mayor and enjoy the historic center.<\/p>\n

From the Plaza de Armas, your route is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Take Resbalosa Street or Plateros Street, both heading toward the historic San Crist\u00f3bal neighborhood.<\/li>\n
  2. You can also take this other option: from the Plaza de Armas, go up Triunfo Street to the Stone of Twelve Angles, turn left on Choquechaca, and you’ll find Calle Siete Borreguitos on your right.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n