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Pisac

Pisac consists of two distinct areas: the archaeological park on top of the mountain and the colonial town below.

In the archaeological complex there are numerous squares and buildings, both for residential settlements and for ceremonial use, and the oldest and largest known Inca cemetery. A little further down the complex of temples made of pink granite with ceremonial altars, fountains and the magnificent «Templo del sol» (Temple of the Sun). Around the ruins are extensive agricultural terraces that nestle into the curve of the mountains.

The markets for agricultural and handicraft products such as silverware, «Mates burilados», ceramics, straw hats, alpaca textiles, ponchos, musical instruments, paintings, antiques, queros (ceremonial vessels), jewelry, necklaces, ... have a long tradition. Every Sunday the «Varayocs» come from the higher-lying towns of Motupa, Saccaca, Viacha, Cotataqui and Paru Paru, in their typical clothing with the «Vara» (scepter of command) to celebrate worship in quechua in the church.

Population

About 11 000.

Geographical location

33 km northeast of Cusco.

Altitude
Village: 2972 m, ruins: 3300 m.

Climate

Average temperature

January: 10,2 °C, February: 10,2 °C, March: 10,3 °C, April: 9,8 °C, May: 8,6 °C, June: 7,4 °C, July: 7,2 °C, August: 8,2 °C, September: 9,6 °C, October: 10,6 °C, November: 10,8 °C, December: 10,8 °C.

Average rainfall

January: 150,2 mm, February: 135,0 mm, March: 118,2 mm, April: 46,5 mm, May: 9,2 mm, June: 2,3 mm, July: 5,1 mm, August: 8,9 mm, September: 23,8 mm, October: 39,5 mm, November: 67 mm, December: 114,8 mm.

Average relative humidity

January: 67,6%, February: 68,3%, March: 67,5%, April: 62,0%, May: 56,7%, June: 51,7%, July: 50,3%, August: 50,9%, September: 54,4%, October: 54,5%, November: 55,8%, December: 62,0%.

Source of statistical data: Weatherbase.

Travel programs:

		PTW-CUS008 Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba valley 4 days / 3 nights Citytour in Cusco; Full Day Tour Urubamba Valley with Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo; by train to Machu Picchu.
		PTW-PER001 Experience Peru 12 days / 11 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.
		PTW-PER002 Experience Peru + Cloud Forest of Manu 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Manu mountain forest, Lima.
		PTW-PER003 Experience Peru + Tambopata Rainforest 16 days / 15 nights Round trip: Lima, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Tambopata jungle, Lima.
		PTW-PER004 Erlebnis Peru + Paracas and Nasca 15 days / 14 nights Round trip: Lima, Paracas, Nasca, Nasca lines, Arequipa, Colca valley, Lake Titicaca, journey from Puno to Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.
		PTW-PER005 Peru in a few days 7 days / 6 nights Round trip: Lima, Pachacamac, Cusco, the «Sacred Valley» of the Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Lima.