Pisac Ruins (Pisaq)

On the hillside high above and directly behind the town of Pisac are the Pisac Ruins. These ruins, along with those at Ollantaytambo are the most important in the Sacred Valley.

The Pisac Ruins are famous for their agricultural terracing which is cut into the mountainside. The terraces can be seen from across the valley and many points on the valley floor below. Walking paths above the terraced walls offer incredible views over the site and the valley below. At the top is a ceremonial center with temples and baths.

You can walk up to the site from the town of Pisac, although this is quite a hike. Alternatively, you can have a car drop you at the top of the Pisac Ruins and the driver will meet you later at a parking area on a lower level.