Pisac

Join the Hipporoller Challenge

Help the Travel Guide reach 20,000,000 characters and we'll donate 63 hipporollers worth over $6000. Read more.

Contributors

• alsalis (50%)
  from http://www.ducktravels.com/
• Peter (31%)
  from My Shout
• joffre (19%)
  from Itinerant Traveller

Help contribute to this article to share the ad revenue.

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.

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.

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