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Festivals & Events
FESTIVAL
La Virgen del Carmen
Street processions and masked dancing mark the celebration of 'Mamacha Carmen' who
defeats demons climbing on rooftops and balconies. This renowned celebration of the Vir-
gin of Carmen takes place from around July 15 to July 18.
Sleeping
Pisac had become a new-age hub of sorts. Foreign-run mystical and spiritual retreats on
the outskirts of town offer packages with shamanic ceremonies; some are vastly more
commercial than others.
Hotel Pisac Inca $
Offline map
( 43-6921;
www.hotelpisacinca.com
; Vigil 242; s/d S35/70, s/d/tr without bathroom
S25/50/75; )
Sisters Tatiana and Claudia run this small, cheerful lodging with a
handful of colorful rooms around a tiny courtyard. Kitchen use is extra but it's a steal.
GUESTHOUSE
INN
)
This lovely plaza hotel features an inviting courtyard and romantic rooms with goose
down bedding, dark blue walls and Andean decor. Rooms with king-sized beds are a
slight upgrade. The location means it may get noisy early when merchants are setting up
outside. German, English and French are spoken.
La Casa del Conde $$
( 78-7818;
www.cuzcovalle.com
;
s/d S50/70, s/d/tr incl breakfast S119/159/212; )
Guests rave about this lovely country house, nestled into the foothills with blooming
flower patches. Family-run and brimming with personality, its lovely rooms feature down
duvets, heat and cable TV. There's no car access. It's a 10-minute walk uphill from the
plaza, but a mototaxi can leave you at the chapel that's five minutes away.
GUESTHOUSE
HOTEL
Hospedaje Kinsa Ccocha $
