Pisac Market

The weekly Pisac Market is held on Sundays with smaller market days on Thursdays and Tuesdays. However, there are always some sellers with goods on display in the main plaza, and if you arrive on a non-market day it is still worth checking out. The market can actually be more enjoyable on these days because there are not hordes of people around and it is easier to bargain.

The quality of the goods at the Pisac Market is medium to low. Compared to the same goods which are sold in Cusco, they are usually a better price here. It's also a convenient shopping area, with a large variety of items. The Pisac Market is designed to accommodate both locals and tourists. Some areas sell crafts, blankets, clothing, and souvenirs which are marketed towards tourists, while other areas sell meats and produce aimed at the locals. Traditionally dressed locals wander through the market along side foreigners. Some women who dress in their "finest" traditional clothes, specifically for the tourists, will ask for money to have their picture taken. These women are easy to spot, dressed in their best and carrying a baby sheep or other small animal in one arm while holding the hand of a colorfully dressed child.