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Best Small Towns in Peru
Pisac, Peru (cc)
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The 10 Best Small Towns in Peru
Ollantaytambo
Location: Urubamba Province, 38 miles (60 km) northwest of Cuzco
Population: 1,000
Pisac
A picturesque and typical Andean village, with a hugely popular Sunday market centered around local handicrafts and produce, which draws hordes of tourists from nearby Cuzco as well as farther afield. There are also smaller markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and scores of colorful little handicraft shops in the village. Besides which, there are ancient Inca ruins all but a stone's throw from the village that are well worth visiting too.
Location: Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, near Cuzco
Population: 7,500
Chivay
Location: Colca Valley, Caylloma Province
Population: 12,000
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Máncora
Location: Talara Province, Piura Region, northwestern Peru
Population: 9,000
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Last updated November 11, 2013
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