Comments on: Visiting Pisac Ruins in Peru

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:30:02 +0000

In reply to Ethan.

Hi Ethan,
It’s a very unofficial route up to the ruins, and difficult to describe in writing. Best thing to do is ask around in Pisac – lots of people who have been there for a while will know. Have fun!

By: Ethan

Ethan — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:43:46 +0000

Where does the hike leave from? Is there a landmark and then head a certain direction? Thank you very much!

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:58:53 +0000

In reply to Alberto.

Hi Alberto,
Sorry you had trouble with the guards! I’d never heard of that happening when I was there, but maybe they’re catching on to the idea that people are climbing up the back and not paying, so they’re becoming more vigilant about it.
When I went (I did it twice), I believe I arrived at the top around mid-late morning.

By: Alberto

Alberto — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:51:07 +0000

Hi Nora,
Thanks for sharing! We followed your tips and found the place easily…unfortunately a guard/guide came to us as soon as we were on top of the ruins and asked for our tickets and threatened to call the police. I calmed him down and in the end we were told to go down to the entrance and buy the ticket. We went all the way down and left without paying… At least we managed to see the ruins and enjoy the way up through the terraces. I wonder if you had any problems with guards and what time did you go.

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 13 May 2016 16:19:55 +0000

In reply to michelle.

Hi Michelle,
I’m thrilled you found the route (which as you now know, is far from well-marked). That log crossing is scary, huh? 😉
And I’m glad you enjoyed Pisac ruins so much. They’re very special.

By: michelle

michelle — Fri, 13 May 2016 04:59:41 +0000

Thanks Nora for the directions. I’m not as steady as you and had to crawled over the two logs. I much preferred Pisac to Macchu Picchu. It gives a sense of intimacy you cannot find at MP.

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:51:02 +0000

In reply to michelle.

Hi Michelle,
I had a look at Google Maps to get the name of the river, which reads (further up) as Riachuelo Chongo. It spills into the Urubamba river just outside of the town proper, although if you’re starting in Pisac, you can catch the river beside the Royal Inka hotel and start following it up from there. Remember – there isn’t really a path to the log; it’s a matter of following beside the river as best you can until you see the log and can cross from there.
Enjoy the hike!

By: michelle

michelle — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:38:12 +0000

Hi Nora,

I’d like to replicate your hike to the Pisac ruins. Was it the Kitamayo river you followed? Do you have any other tips and pointers for properly appreciating the ruins?

Thanks!

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:50:35 +0000

In reply to Dean. Thanks for sharing, Dean, and I'm glad you seem to like Peru as much as I do!

By: Dean

Dean — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:35:33 +0000

Seeing your site reminded me of Peru’s scenery…. mostly barren hillls and mountains. Check my youtube presentations of Peru, they are outstanding!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=I3S0JqbQ1Ws Lima, Peru

https://youtube.com/watch?v=CCq51OezFaU Arequipa, Peru

https://youtube.com/watch?v=626LsGUfkJU Ayacucho, Peru

https://youtube.com/watch?v=fh2ns2XAYms Cuzco, Peru

https://youtube.com/watch?v=7EF6pUvU0sM Trujillo, Peru