Terraces following the curve of the mountain, the Intihuatana and a stop at the artisan market, with silver and jewellery workshops.
The Pisac archaeological site crowns a hilltop at about 3,250 m, above the town of the same name (2,972 m) and the Vilcanota river. Its farming terraces trace perfect curves on the slope and are among the most recognisable images of the valley.
At the top lies the religious sector, with the Intihuatana and finely cut stonework. Down in the town we stop at the artisan market: you can shop and step into silver and jewellery workshops where they show how the pieces are made.
On the Classic it is the second stop (9:30 AM), after the Taray viewpoint. On the VIP it is the last one (4:50 PM), before heading back to Cusco. Both itineraries include the archaeological site and a stop at the artisan market with its silver workshops. See every stop in the VIP itinerary or the Classic itinerary.
Pisac · 3,250 m
Farming terraces following the contour of the hill with striking precision.
Ceremonial stone in the religious sector, at the highest point of the site.
From the top you look out over the valley and the course of the river.
A stop at the artisan market and the silver and jewellery workshops, where you see the pieces being made.
More on altitude in our Sacred Valley altitude guide and on tickets in Sacred Valley tickets.
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