A Day in Peru: Exploring Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes

• 9:00 AM: Exploring Pisac
  1 hour (21.9 km) from Cusco

  Pisac is a beautiful small town located 30 km away from Cusco. It's famous for its traditional markets, colonial buildings, and Inca ruins.

• 12:00 PM: Lunch in Ollantaytambo
  1 hour 26 minutes (77.5 km) from Pisac

  Ollantaytambo is a small town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is home to the famous Ollantaytambo ruins, a fortress that dates back to the Inca Empire. There are many great restaurants in the area where you can taste traditional Peruvian cuisine.

• 2:30 PM: Visit to Aguas Calientes
  1 hour 28 minutes (30.2 km) from Ollantaytambo

  Aguas Calientes is a small town located at the base of the famous Machu Picchu ruins. It is the perfect place to stay overnight before exploring the ruins tomorrow. Aguas Calientes is known for its hot springs, local markets, and great restaurants.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Pisac Ruins (1 hour, $15)
• Lunch in Ollantaytambo (1 hour, $20)
• Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (2 hours, $25)
• Total Estimated Costs: $60/person

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Chinchero ruins or the Moray and Maras Salt Mines. If you have less time, you can skip Pisac and go straight to Ollantaytambo to have lunch and explore the ruins. To save time and money, take the train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and skip Pisac and Ollantaytambo.