From Awanacancha, we continue our way rolling down the hill going to the town of Pisaq. Pisaq was a small town near the Vilcabamba River. From the town, we drove ahead climbing the mountains of Pisaq. It is a 30-40 minute ride.
We had a quick stop at the ticket booth to have our touristic tickets validated. Restrooms are also available; one should do the restroom break since there were no restrooms in the complex itself. If you need to buy some food and souvenirs, you can quickly checkout at the stores nearby. It is there that I got the chance to photograph the creations on top of their houses.
We arrived early at the complex; we’re one of the few visitors there. Our guide explained to us why we should be there early. The road to the complex is a dead end. We should arrive first to have a good parking for our bus and for us to exit quickly before other tourist buses flock the area.
At the entrance of the complex awaits the stunning view of the mountains. It’s raining when we left Cusco. Fortunately, when we arrived at Pisac, it wasn’t raining anymore. We had a clear view of the valley and the surrounding mountains.
Walking along the entrance gate, I was mesmerized by the stone structures in the area. Passing through the stone houses we reached the viewing deck of the complex. I was overwhelmed when I first saw the amphitheater like complex. It was huge!
We walked along the side of the complex heading to the mountain. Our guide told us to follow her since she will be discussing some important events about the complex. We stopped at one side of the complex now facing the mountain. She explained that the holes that we see on the side of the mountain were burial grounds of the Incas. Lots of mummies were being dug in the area and were now transferred to the museum.
After the short explanation, we were allowed to wander the place for several minutes. I wanted to climb the houses on the hill yet I thought I cannot make it to the agreed time. I walked along the Inca trail along the other side of the hill until the stairs. After taking several photos, I decided to walk back since it was a long walk towards our bus.
While walking, I cannot contain myself. I kept on clicking my camera for other photo opportunities. When I got to the bus, lots of tourists are flocking the area. Our guide was keen enough to be one of the first visitors of the complex since we had the place to our own. Few tourists were with us so we can take nice photos on the complex.
One of our companions did not arrive on time; we were already on the bus except one lady sitting in front. I think that was a misunderstanding when talking of the time to be back. We’re almost stuck in traffic because of her. One tip: when joining a group tour, you must respect the time. If the instructions were not clear, confirm with the guide.
Been here: August 13, 2015
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