The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa), or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco .

Jan 27, 2021 · Peru's Sacred Valley is home to Machu Picchu, Cusco, and other relics of the Inca Empire, with the Andes serving as a dramatic backdrop.

Oct 6, 2023 · Peru’s Sacred Valley – or the Valle Sagrado – receives more than a million tourists every year. Though most of them are passers-by on their way to or from Machu Picchu, those who ignore this stretch of fertile valley north of Cusco do so at their own loss.

The complete guide to Cusco's Sacred Valley including history, weather, what to do, best travel tips and more for all the towns of the sacred valley.

Mar 11, 2023 · Read our Sacred Valley travel guide that includes the best things to see and do, but also tips on when is the best time to visit, where to stay, or how to get around. Explore the beautiful ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Saqsaywaman, Chinchero, or Maras Salt Mines.

Tucked between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley is a truly special place. A slightly warmer climate, the gentle presence of the Andes Mountains, a sprinkling of ancient fortresses, and villages steeped in age-old traditions is what you’ll experience on a tour to the Inca heartland.

Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills, the beautiful Río Urubamba Valley, known as El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley), is about 15km north of Cuzco as the condor flies, via a narrow road of hairpin turns.

The Sacred Valley: it is impossible not to be impressed by the beauty of the Urubamba mountains and green fields blessed by the sun -or Inti- and watered by the winding Vilcanota.

Dec 17, 2024 · The Sacred Valley is situated in the southeastern region of Peru, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the city of Cusco. The valley runs northwest from Cusco and its strategic location made the Sacred Valley a vital hub for trade, agriculture, and spiritual ceremonies during the time of the Incas.

There are so many amazing things to do in the Sacred Valley, also known as Valle Sagrado. From grand Inca ruins in sprawling Archaeological Parks, snow-capped mountains, salt mines, and hundreds of hiking trails to explore there is no shortage of breathtaking and …