Písac

The archaeological complex spans 4 square kilometers featuring extensive agricultural terraces, aqueducts, ceremonial buildings, and watchtowers at 2,972 meters elevation.

Inca ruler Pachacutec ordered the construction of this religious and agricultural center in the 15th century, before Spanish conquistadors invaded and destroyed its monuments.

The site incorporates five distinct neighborhoods, including Intiwatana with temples and palaces, and K'allaQ'asa with numerous rooms built at the mountain summit.

Visitors can reach Písac from Cusco by bus in 45 minutes, exploring both the hilltop Inca ruins and the colonial town with its traditional market below.

The complex contains more than twenty towers connected by water channels, demonstrating the advanced engineering capabilities of Inca civilization.

Location: Pisac District

Elevation above the sea: 2,972 m

GPS coordinates: -13.42130,-71.85050

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41