2025 Pisac Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

2024.08.25 Today is Sunday, we came to Pisac, mainly visiting the Pisac market, and the market on Sunday is the most popular and lively place! My friend and I couldn't buy anything here. We both agreed that it was a pity not to buy more here. When we went to Lima later, we felt that the market there was too boring. The Pisac Holiday Market was our favorite. In my mind, it is the best shopping mall. How to get there: Take a shared minibus from the Estacion de Buses Urubamba y Calca in Cusco. It takes about an hour to reach Pisac. The fare is 6 sol (approximately NT$50) per person. What a bargain! The bus opens as soon as it is full, so you can take a ride immediately whenever you go. It is super convenient and there are many locals who take the bus. Pisac Market is one of the most famous markets in the Cusco region, attracting a large number of tourists especially for its Sunday market. Residents of the local Quechua community come here with agricultural products to trade and stockpile supplies. The handicraft stalls here are even more dazzling, including knitted goods, jewelry, alpaca products, Andean musical instruments, etc. The handicraft market is open every day from 9 am to 4:30 pm, and it is very pleasant to browse. After we arrived around 9:30, our first stop was Horno San Francisco, a bakery hidden in the courtyard of Mariscal Castilla Street. The traditional meat-filled bread baked in a clay oven with a history of more than 200 years is very famous. Each one only costs 4 sol (approximately NT$34). We tried two flavors: cheese ham and cheese onion tomato. We agreed with our friends that the cheese onion tomato was the best, so we couldn’t help but buy another one to share. eat. Later, I saw meal bags that usually did not contain fillings and went to buy them again. The lady boss gave them to us directly! After eating, we started to visit the Mercado de artesanías. Through the introduction of the stone shop owner, we learned the profound meaning of the Inca Cross (Chakana). The design of this cross represents the composition of the entire universe, symbolizing the kingdom of God, the earthly and the underworld, with Cusco as the center point of the universe. These symbols are so closely connected to ancient Inca culture, it was such an eye-opener! And we both love crystals and stones, so we buy a lot of them here! And although participating in a day tour will bring you here, but if you are too busy on your day, you will only stay here for 30 minutes. After shopping for a long time, we decided to go back to Cusco city around 1pm. We passed Kula Cafe and Restaurant on the way and went in for a cup of coffee and dessert before setting off back to Cusco. After returning to Cusco, I took my friend to visit Hilo, a Peruvian clothing brand I had seen before. Sure enough, she bought a coat, but I held back and only bought a tote bag as a souvenir. Later, I finally came to Acueducto Colonial, which I had always wanted to visit. It was really beautiful! In the past, I always forgot to come after taking photos at Calle 7 Borreguitos, but today I finally have no regrets. I originally planned to have roast chicken fried rice at a restaurant near the hotel for dinner, but because it was Sunday, there was no rice in the restaurant! 😅Just when I was disappointed, I found a Chinese restaurant on the corner with fried rice on the menu, and I immediately decided to have dinner here. We ordered fried rice and wonton soup. The wonton soup really surprised us. There was no filling in the wontons, only thick wonton wrappers! But there was so much chicken added to the soup that we couldn't figure it out. A friend mentioned that her foreign friends also think that wontons are just the skin and that it’s normal without fillings? Fortunately, the fried rice was delicious, which slightly made up for the wonton soup. Today’s itinerary is really fulfilling and interesting, from the handicraft market in Pisac to the food adventure in the city, full of South American style! ✨ #PeruTravel #PISACMarket #IncaCulture #FoodAdventure #100 Ways to Travel

Pisac is a small village near Cusco, Peru. This town, which spreads out as if embraced by the mountains, is famous for its Inca ruins and colorful market. Organic cafes and small ateliers are scattered here and there, making it the perfect place to relax. There are many immigrants from Europe, and it has a unique hippie atmosphere. 🚌Access: About 1 hour by bus or collectivo from Cusco (about 5 soles) 👀Sights: Pisac ruins, Sunday market, organic cafe tour 🌞Best season: Dry season (May to September) 🏔️Notes: The altitude is about 2,900m, so don't push yourself too hard on the first day to get your body used to it #Overseas travel strategy #Peru #Pisac #Hippie #Cafe tour

After living in the spiritual town of Pisac in the Sacred Valley of Peru for two months, although I cooked most of the time, I still often went to the town for a meal. As a picky Chinese, I rated these four must-eat restaurants. Good news for yogis: there are vegetarian options! 📍Sacred Sushi & Curry Sunday 🌟Cuisine: Asian vegetarian 🕒Opening hours: Every Sunday 11:00-19:00 (Yes, you read that right, this restaurant is only open one day a week!) 💰Average consumption is about RMB 80 💁🏻‍♀️The boss is American and has lived in Pisac for ten years. He also organizes Kirtan chanting every Wednesday, but the restaurant is only open one day a week. There are not many dishes, all vegetarian, all delicious and not disappointing, the portion is also very sufficient, the sushi is quite authentic. There is also vegetarian cheese (made of cashews), and their home is the only place in the town where I can buy tofu. 📍Kula Cafe and Restaurant 🌟Cuisine: Western/Asian mixed 🕒Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30-19:00, Sunday 10:30-16:00 💰Average consumption is about RMB 80 (card payment is available, no handling fee) 💁🏻‍♀️Only foreigners will come to the restaurant, it looks like a popular shop but it is actually quite comfortable, the environment is very suitable for office, digital nomads must come. The dishes are also good and basically not disappointing. There are many vegetarian options. I had my birthday here, and the clerk also gave a cake, which was delicious! I highly recommend the vegan cheesecake here. 📍SolSeed-School&Cafe,Pisac 🌟Cuisine: Western vegetarian 🕒Opening hours: Sunday to Friday 10:00-18:00 (open until 22:00 on Tuesday and Friday) 💰Average consumption is about RMB 60 💁🏻‍♀️Rather than a restaurant, Solseed is more like a gathering place for hippies/spiritual people in the town of Pisac. There are many different activities and courses (you can check the schedule on Ins). The coffee shop part is more like an activity package. The drinks are average, the meals are good, all vegetarian. 📍Intimo 🌟Cuisine: Creative Peruvian cuisine 🕒Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-20:30 💰Average consumption is about RMB 100 💁🏻‍♀️In a corner of the town, it feels like there is only this shop on that street, and the taste is good. However, there are not many vegetarian options, it seems that there is only one vegetarian meal, and there are more choices if you eat fish. But their vegan ice cream (no eggs, milk, sugar) is still very good! It is also recommended to come for an ice cream without eating!

#Overseas travel My trip to Mount Piniconka, also known as Rainbow Mountain, was an amazing and unique experience. The scenery during the trip was captivating as I passed through green valleys and towering mountains. When I reached the top, I was amazed by the bright colors of the mountains between red, yellow and green, making it one of the most beautiful places in the world. The air was fresh and the atmosphere was vibrant. I spent time exploring and taking photos of the area while enjoying the tranquility surrounding the area. The trip was an unforgettable adventure combining the beauty of nature and the splendor of the local culture.

Pisac, a mecca for hippies, is about a 45-minute bus ride from Cusco. The nature is beautiful, and you can hike the Pisac ruins, look at the river, and the cobblestone streets are so cute, it's the ultimate relaxation. Perfect for busy people who are tired of the city, it's a great place to relax and relax. There are lots of natural stone accessories that Japanese people love, alpaca ponchos, and cute miscellaneous goods. There are lots of handmade goods made by locals, so you can enjoy shopping. In the mecca for hippies, there are lots of yoga and meditation workshops, and there is also a wide variety of vegan food, so you can heal yourself while living a healthy life. #solotravel #yoga #hippie #meditation #cusco #relaxation #vegan #healthy

Cusco, nestled high in the Andes of Peru, is a city rich in history and culture, serving as the gateway to the famed ruins of Machu Picchu. Once the capital of the Incan Empire, Cusco is a place where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life, offering a unique and immersive travel experience. What to Expect Visitors to Cusco can expect to be enchanted by its well-preserved colonial architecture, which is often built atop ancient Incan foundations. The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, surrounded by impressive structures such as the Cusco Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus. The narrow cobblestone streets of the San Blas district are lined with artisan shops and cafes, providing a charming and vibrant atmosphere. Experiences and Recommendations Exploring the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, just outside Cusco, offers a glimpse into the architectural prowess of the Incas, with its massive stone walls constructed with remarkable precision. The Qorikancha, or Temple of the Sun, showcases the Incas’ advanced engineering and the Spanish conquest’s impact, as a colonial church sits atop the original Incan temple. A visit to the bustling San Pedro Market provides an authentic taste of local life and cuisine, with an array of fresh produce, traditional foods, and handmade crafts. For those looking to delve deeper into Incan culture, a day trip to the Sacred Valley offers stunning landscapes and ancient sites such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo. #mytravelhacks#historicallandmarks#localguides

A spectacular Rainbow Mountain that can be visited on a day trip from Cusco! It was named Rainbow Mountain because it has the seven colors of a rainbow. It is over 5,000m high, but even beginners can see the beautiful rainbow-colored earth because the guide will support you. If you are not confident in your physical strength, you can also climb on horseback. It takes 1-2 hours from the bus. It was quite difficult. It is cold, so winter clothes are a must. We left Cusco early in the morning. It was a tour that provided breakfast and lunch. There are various tour companies in Cusco, and you can negotiate the price. #Peru #RainbowMountain

You can get there on a tour from Cusco. You can sign up for this tour for about 60 soles. This mountain is called Rainbow Mountain and is 5000m above sea level. It is essential to take measures against altitude sickness. The way to get there is very steep and requires a lot of physical strength, but the impression when you arrive is amazing. Also, if the weather is good, you can see the seven-colored mountain like this. Please go.