Plaza de ArmasvsParque Arqueologico Pisac
Both Plaza de Armas and Pisac are praised by experts. On balance, Plaza de Armas ranks slightly better than Pisac. Plaza de Armas ranks #8 in Cusco with positive reviews from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Plaza de Armas
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Cusco, Peru
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Fodor's "With park benches, green lawns, and splendid views of the Catedral, Cusco's gorgeous colonial Plaza de Armas invites you to stay awhile." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Inca times, the plaza, called Huacaypata or Aucaypata, was the heart of the capital." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This area was formerly the nerve centre of the Inca city. Today, the Plaza de Armas is home to most of the major colonial edifices." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive. " Full review
Parque Arqueologico Pisac Fodor's Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Pisaq, Peru
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Fodor's "Pisac was a bit of everything: citadel, religious site, observatory, and residence, and may have served as a refuge in times of siege. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Incan ruins of Pisac are among the most extensive and best-preserved archaeological sites of Peru." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A truly awesome site with relatively few tourists, this hilltop Inca citadel lies high above the village on a triangular plateau with a plunging gorge on either side." Full review
