Yup- we were the only ones from our tour group to climb to the top

Very close to the top; a quick stop to pant a while

If you stop too long, you find yourself posing with a baby alpaca...

Pisaq

May 25, 2022 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F

Built in 1380, Pisaq pre-dates Machu Picchu by approx 100 yrs. Housed 14,000 people-6x more than Machu Picchu. The "higher tech" polygonal style was only at the top (highest ranking people), and built later. Most construction was the older cellular style of stonework. And yes, Annette and I climbed all the way to the tippy top...just because.Read more