Pisac


Pisac is a market town. Since the discovery of Machu Picchu and the growth of the tourist industry, Pisac has had a burgeoning folklore industry as well. Local artisans produce carvings and other cultural items.

Click for a larger version More mountain carving

It's a national obsession

Click for a larger version The river Urubamba

I love saying that name

Click for a larger version The market at Pisac

Some beautiful fruits and vegetables

Click for a larger version Mud brick buildings

Opposite the market

Click for a larger version The road out of Pisac
Click for a larger version Artisan workshops

These back streets are where the cloth and elaborate carvings are made.