Pisac

Introduction

Pisac is a small market town located a short distance from Cusco in the Sacred Valley. From Pisac the road continues towards the Manu Biosphere and Paucartambo.

Sights and Activities

Pisac Man

© All Rights Reserved joffre

The main attraction of the town is the tourist market which is open during daylight hours, some days it is larger than others.
The other main attraction are the Inca ruins, located above the town they are just visible on the saddle of the hills to the east. Entry is through the Cusco tourist ticket and you can walk up to the ruins, it is a pretty serious walk or you can taxi/bus it from the crossroads by the bridge.

Events and Festivals

Getting There

By Car

Via the tarmac road from Cusco or along the Sacred Valley. A dirt track to the east leads to Paucartambo and the Amazon.

By Bus

There are plenty of small buses from Cusco or Urubamba.

By Plane

By Train

By Boat

Getting Around

The town is pretty small and everywhere within it can easily be reached on foot, there are taxis if you'd prefer not to or the weather is inclement.

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

There are a few restaurants and bars around the market square.

Drink

Sleep

Budget

The Hotel Royal Inca has a campsite with wash facilities.

Mid-Range

Upscale

Hotel Royal Inca on the Sacred Valley road, heading south a short distance out of the town, offers a range of rooms, a bar and a pool (which can be pretty cold). Tel 203064.

Keep Connected

Internet

Internet cafés and pay phones can be found around the main square.

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Check the Serpost website, the national postal service (a private company), for more information about prices and options regarding the sending of postcards, letters and parcels. The post service is relatively efficient and post offices can be found in most cities and (larger) towns. Post offices generally are open from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Saturday and some are open on Sundays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Postcards are available from street vendors and shops at any touristy area, and stamps are generally available as well, though sometimes only at the post office itself. It takes at least 10 days to send a postcard to North America and prices start at S/5.5. To Europe it is S/7.8 and it takes even a bit longer, around 2 weeks. For little extra money, you can choose 'expresso' services. For large parcels and quantities, you can use both Serpost or a company like DHL which is faster and offers the same prices, though it is still relatively expensive. UPS for some reason is much more expensive in Peru!