Most people traveling to Cusco will want to visit the Sacred Valley and some of its beautiful towns. Perhaps the most popular town in the Sacred Valley is the town of Pisac. It’s also one of the nearest towns to Cuzco. There are two main attractions in Pisac which is the world famous market and also the Pisac Inca ruins situated on top of a mountain overlooking the town.

If you’re not part of a tour and want to make your own way to Pisac then getting there couldn’t be easier. Here’s how:

Taxi to Pisac

Getting a Taxi to Pisac from Cusco is quite easy, and although it’s by far the most expensive way of getting there, it doesn’t cost the earth. Expect to pay around 40 soles in a taxi which is about $13. There are also collectivo taxis which are essentially minivans that set off as soon as they are full. These are very inexpensive and cost around 5 soles. In a taxi the journey should take around 40 minutes.

Bus to Pisac

The cheapest way of reaching Pisac from Cusco is by bus (currently 2.40 soles). The buses set off around every 10 or 15 minutes and are usually full of locals and is therefore the best way of traveling if you want to fully immerse yourself in Peruvian culture. There are also two bus stations in Cusco that serve Pisac. One route goes to Urubamba via Pisac, and the other route goes to Calca via Pisac. The bus usually takes around 50 minutes.