The Taray viewpoint is the first stop of the Classic routes, 40 minutes from Cusco at 08:20: a balcony over the Urubamba valley for the first photos before Pisac. Fifteen minutes, no ticket. The VIP routes skip it to reach Chinchero first.
What you see
The road from Cusco crests the ridge and the valley opens below: the Urubamba winding along the floor, terraces climbing the slopes and, downstream, the first view of Pisac and its archaeological site on the mountain. The stop is for the view, not for walking.
Practical
Fifteen minutes, on flat ground beside the vehicle. No ticket of any kind. There are toilets. Light is best in the morning, which is when the Classic arrives.
Which tour, which time
Both Classic routes: 08:20–08:35, 40 minutes after leaving Cusco and 50 minutes before Pisac. The VIP routes do not stop here. The Classic tour.
Updated 2 October 2026.
