Plaza Kusipata, Cultural heritage square in central Cusco, Peru

Plaza Kusipata, also called Plaza Regocijo, is a public square in Cusco's historic center with trees and a fountain. The Cabildo building on its north side houses the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco. The west side has the Portal Espinar with souvenir shops, and the south side has restaurants in the former Hotel de Turistas. The Casa de Garcilaso de la Vega, now the Museo Histórico Regional, stands at the southeast corner.

The plaza was formed when Huacaypata, the great Inca main square, was divided after the Spanish began reshaping the city center in 1555. What had been a single open space became several smaller squares, each given a different role in the new colonial city.

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Cusco occupies the Cabildo building on the plaza and shows works by local and national artists throughout the year. The building itself, with its colonial arches and courtyard, is part of the visit.

The plaza sits in the city center and is easy to reach on foot from the Plaza de Armas. The trees provide shade and the seating is a good place to rest before or after exploring the surrounding streets.

The Quechua name Kusipata combines cusi (joy) and pata (space). The plaza was the site of the execution of Diego Cristóbal Túpac Amaru, brother of rebel leader Túpac Amaru II, in the 18th century.