Ahhhh the Pisac Market 🤤 It's been three weeks in Pisac, and we've spent every Sunday at the famous Mercado De Artesanía! Travellers & locals come from far and wide to experience this incredible market, and EAT!

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Give Pisac a quick Google, and you'll find two main attractions: the ruins and the Sunday market. Due to it's popularity, you can still visit the market other days of the week, but if you want the FULL experience, Sunday is where it's at.

Coming from Cusco? Easy peasy.
👉 Take a collectivo from Pavitos Colectivo A Ollantaytambo
👉 Pay $4 soles for a 45 minute journey through the mountains to Pisac

When should you arrive?

If you're looking to do the food tour, like we did, plan to arrive for a late breakfast (10am) at Mercado de Pisac where they have fresh juices, smoothies, and breakfast items like quinoa fruit pancakes (MUST TRY).

PS, there are actually two markets you can visit and they aren't located together: the Mercado de Pisac which is mostly grocery items and food vendors (and some goods upstairs, but more for locals) and Mercado De Artesanía where you will find standard Peruvian souvenirs every day of the week, and food vendors on Sunday.

Make your way up to the Mercado De Artesanía after 12pm for a traditional Peruvian lunch, like the always-delicious stuffed peppers and bean stew. You can't beat lunch for $5 soles.

Planning to buy an alpaca sweater? 🦙
This can be a totally overwhelming experience with their high pressure sales tactics, so go into it knowing that I paid $40 soles for the same sweater another traveller paid $25. You can haggle if you're brave enough, so decide how much you're willing to pay and stick to it!

Can the fruit make me sick?
We've heard from other travellers not to eat fruits you can't peel. Rest assured knowing we have eaten every fruit available here without problem. Everything is so fresh and delicious, we highly recommend you give the nectarines, plums and mangos a try!

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