Pisac

Pisac sits at the eastern entrance of Peru's Sacred Valley, where the Vilcanota River carves through steep Andean slopes terraced by the Inca centuries ago. Above the colonial town, an enormous Inca citadel sprawls across mountain ridges with agricultural terraces, temples, and residential quarters.

The town is famous for its vibrant Sunday market (now also Tuesday and Thursday), where Quechua-speaking villagers descend from surrounding communities to trade produce, textiles, and crafts in the main plaza. Pisac has also attracted a community of spiritual seekers and artisans, giving it a bohemian atmosphere with organic cafés, yoga studios, and healing centers.

April to September is dry season with clear skies and ideal hiking conditions. Days are warm (18-22°C) but nights cold (0-5°C). The market runs year-round, with Sunday being the largest.