Písac or Pisac (possibly from Quechua for Nothoprocta, also spelled p'isaqa) [1] is a Peruvian town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is situated on the Urubamba River. Pisac is most known for its Incan ruins and large market which attracts heavy tourist traffic from nearby Cusco. [2]

Aug 12, 2023 · Less than an hour from Cusco, the peaceful town of Pisac is an increasingly popular option for travellers looking to escape the crowds and get a little closer to day-to-day life in Peru. Set within a gorgeous part of the Sacred Valley, its cobblestone streets play host to photogenic glimmers of traditional rural life and costume, Incan ...

Feb 9, 2023 · Pisac is a town in Cusco – Peru, famous for hosting the Inca archaeological site of the same name. Its ruins attract thousands of visitors who visit the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is recognized for its platform system and its carved stone enclosures.

Jan 2, 2023 · Pisac ruins were once an Inca neighborhood and fortress built in 1440 in Sacred Valley over 3000 m.a.s.l and 33 km of Cusco, for the Inca regent and family.

Sep 9, 2023 · This is your short guide on how to visit the Pisac Ruins which are located in the colourful and vibrant town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley. Most tourists arrive to Pisac as part of a tour that includes other Inca sites within the Sacred Valley such as Ollantaytambo or Moray.

Nov 28, 2022 · The Pisac Ruins is a well-preserved ancient Incan complex and one of the top historical sites to visit near Cusco and in the Sacred Valley region of Peru.

Aug 15, 2024 · Pisac is a town in Cusco famous for hosting the Inca archaeological site of the same name. Its ruins attract thousands of visitors who take a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is recognized for its platform system and its carved stone enclosures.

The modern town of Písac was built on the valley floor by the Spanish during the 1570s. The town is located in the district of Pisac, province of Calca at the southern end of the Sacred Valley at an attitude of 2,972 m (9,751 ft), 32 km (20 miles) northeast of Cusco.

Pisac is a small town in the Sacred Valley of Peru, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) and 45 minutes from Cusco. It’s famous for its stunning Inca ruins, which sit high on a mountain, offering incredible views of the valley below.

Apr 26, 2023 · Pisac is a town in Cusco – Peru, famous for hosting the Inca archaeological site of the same name. Its ruins attract thousands of visitors who visit the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is recognized for its platform system and its carved stone enclosures.