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SacsayhuamanvsPisac
Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sacsayhuaman ranks significantly higher than Pisac. Sacsayhuaman has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Atlas Obscura.
Sacsayhuaman
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Atlas Obscura
Michelin Guide
Cusco, Peru
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Fodor's "Towering high above Cusco, the ruins of Sacsayhuamán are a constant reminder of the city's Inca roots." Full review
Lonely Planet "This immense ruin of both religious and military significance is 2km from Cuzco." Full review
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To walk up to the site from Cuzco's Plaza de Armas takes 30 to 50 minutes, so make sure you’re acclimatized before attempting it.
Atlas Obscura "The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The amazing remains of Sacsayhuamán stand on top of a hillside overlooking Cuzco: huge blocks of stone, some of which weigh several hundred tons, perfectly embedded one into the other." Full review
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
