"Pisac's Sunday market" Top 5 Page for this destination Pisac by vanessadb

Pisac Travel Guide: 51 reviews and 215 photos

Pisac is the first stop during your visit of the Sacred Valley. Make sure you plan this visit on a Sunday, to able to see the charming weekly market of Pisac.
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Although most of the stands sell touristy items, you will also find typical vegetables, fabrics and spices.
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Do not miss the mass in Quechua!

Last visit to Pisac: Aug 2001
Intro Written Nov 18, 2002
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Reviews (6)

The market on the main square Favorites (1)

Wandering the main square and the market, enjoying the colors, the smells, the atmosphere was unforgettable... On the... more travel advice

Stay away from the souvenir stands Tourist Traps (1)

On the main square, you'll find mostly items for locals to buy, such as vegetables, fruits, spices, etc... however, as... more travel advice

Delicious empanadas from the oven Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you stand back to the church, as I am standing in the picture, and go to your left (thus leaving the main square and... more travel advice

A mass in Quechua Things to Do (2)

If you visit Pisac on a Sunday, you'll also be able to attend a mass in Quechua, the native Indian language. Although... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
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pepples46 Apr 8, 2004 at 6:09 PM

very good idea to attend the mass in Quechua, not only very special, but also a lifelong memory. thanks for sharing a wonderful page
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nicoleken Feb 27, 2004 at 6:25 AM

Wonderful pictures an a very good page !
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tini58de Jul 5, 2003 at 3:14 PM

Wonderful page, Vanessa. The market in Pisac is especially beautiful! What a fantastic opportunity to attend a Sunday church service!
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El_Sueco May 17, 2003 at 2:00 PM

Los emanadas son deliciosas! Tienes razon. Buenas photos que tomas. Gracias.
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tropicalbirdartist Feb 10, 2003 at 9:46 AM

Very nice photos on your Peru pages.
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cbeaujean Feb 10, 2003 at 7:08 AM

a famous market ;not so easy today to bargain...nos das gañas de ver otra vez pisac y ollantaytambo!merci!