Pisac (32 km northeast of Cusco) is popular because of both ancient and modern attractions. The ancient ruins at the top of the mountainside featuring a small Inca village with temples, palaces, solstice markers, baths and water channels draw archaeologists from around the world. Its modern attraction is the weekly market on Sundays, drawing travelers looking for bargains on indigenous weavings, souvenirs and knit clothing.
Hospedaje El Artesano is probably the most minimal of hostels in Pisac. You have to walk through a soiled corridor with exposed wiring coming out the walls to access the reception. It
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Hospedaje Linda Flor offers good clean and inexpensive rooms, some without bathrooms, some with, and little else. Single rooms without bathrooms are priced at $6, while private, double, matrimonial
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Hostal Varayoq calls itself a two-star hostel but this brand-new facility, right in the heart of the village of Pisac, has the look and feel of three-star hotel. Yet the prices are indeed hostel
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Hotel Pisaq is a bright, friendly bed & breakfast located on the plaza in Pisac. The owners, a Peruvian-American couple, go out of their way to make their guests feel at home. There are a number
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Hotel Royal Inka Pisac is a converted hacienda and chapel on the road out of Pisac on the way to the ruins. The hotel is attractive and offers a view of the ruins, and the rooms are large if a little
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Run by the friendly Familia Chalco, the inviting Hospedaje Kinsa Cocha offers simple, clean dorm-style rooms. The shared bathrooms have wood-heated hot water, so be sure to throw some logs on before
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For a rustic retreat, this gorgeous bed and breakfast next to the sacred Urubamba River is an excellent choice. With spectacular views of the enchanting Andean mountains and the nearby Pisac ruins,
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The ruins of the fortress at Pisac are among the most interesting in Peru. Today, historians and archaeologists believe that Pisac was a compound that mainly served as a line of defense against the
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The Pisac market is a must-see for those visiting the Cuzco region. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, the streets fill to overflowing with artisans selling their goods and tourists of every stripe
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Facing Pisac's famous pisonay tree in the central plaza and, three days a week, the colorful market fair that takes over the town, Miski Mijuna Wasi restaurant offers traditional Peruvian and
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This little corner of bohemia in Pisac is a hang-out lounge and art gallery/craft shop downstairs and a café/restaurant upstairs. The lounge part has rows of black bean bag cushions along the wall
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This classy new café promises some of the most creative menus in town. Even vegetarians can find something delectable to eat here. If you're in the mood for something sweet, try one of the delicious
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If you're in the mood to try some of the best trout in the Cusco area, then head over to Restaurant Valle Sagrado. At lunch this place is packed with locals, who flock to the restaurant for owner
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To try some excellent and safe traditional Peruvian food make your way to Restaurant Doña Clorinda. Despite its rather humble looking façade, the restaurant serves up some delicious dishes, such as
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For tasty and inexpensive dishes, check out Restaurant Samana Wasi. Among the restaurants in Pisac, this is one of the best. Enjoy the popular trout, salad and fried potatoes plate while relaxing in
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