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The Sacred ValleyLocation: Rediscover Machu Picchu > The Sacred Valley -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The fantastic area of Peru that draws millions of visitors every year... The myriad of attractions and activities include: spectacular Andean landscapes with agricultural terrace-filled mountain sides, friendly little towns with colourful markets of traditional products, ancient Inca ruins, hiking and biking opportunities, ancient Inca ruins...
Chinchero, a Scenic Old Peruvian Town-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This town is very well preserved with typical old Peruvian buildings and streets on which water runs in the central line, in a small aqueduct. The attractions of the town include museums, the Sunday market, the well-conserved Inca terraces near it, but also the old white church of the town.
The Circular Terraces of Moray-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The wonderful views and impressive dimensions of the site will captivate you for sure! Moray is also home to the Moray Raymi, a colourful festival (dating back to ancient Inca times) celebrating the summer solstice. This event is held each September. The Moray terraces mustn't be left out if you travel to the Sacred Valley region!
The Salinas Salt Pools-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small artificial ponds help locals extract the salt by through evaporation. These pools are built in a beautiful way on the sides of a hill in the proximity of the village of Maras. Because of the beautiful views .. This is another "must see" place and for complete information about it, we recommend you to check this little guide.
Písac, a Strategically Built Inca Fortified Complex-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Písac is a town and also a famous Inca archaeological complex. The latter located much higher than the town and, offers splendid views over the Urubamba Valley. The local market of Písac attracts visitors every weekend and photographers particularly, love climbing up to the ruins and immortalizing beautiful views around.
Calca, a Village with a Puma Statue-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calca is the capital of the province with the same name and it has a mild climate, making it an all-year-round destination. It has thermal baths and the ancient ruins of Huchuy Qosqo (Yuchuy Cuzco) or "Little Cuzco" nearby. Calca is an ideal relaxation destination in the Sacred Valley.
Yucay, Another Friendly Little Village-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The icon of this little village is its beautiful tiny church with red walls and yellow towers. Locals sell traditional products right in front of the church that resembles a dwarf building from a fairy tale. It is a wonderful sight that you mustn't miss when travelling and exploring the Sacred Valley. Yucay is very easy to approach and is the visit is doable in 1 - 2 hours.
Maras, a Village where Animals Walk the Streets-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This small village is one of the least visited in the Sacred Valley... Perhaps because it is located a bit further from the main road that connects Cuzco with Ollantaytambo... Nevertheless, if you want to visit Moray and the salt ponds of Salinas, you will have to get to Maras as well, which is interesting, because it is very well-preserved and the locals are very friendly!
Vilcanota, Wilcamayu... The Sacred River-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The river that runs from southeast to northwest is iconic to the Sacred Valley of the Incas... In this part of Peru, it is called Wilcamayu by the locals, but most maps will call it Urubamba, despite these, you will most often hear westerners calling it Vilcanota... The beautiful river is dangerous for swimming and rafting, but it is the main vein of life in this area of Peru...
The Lush Green Urubamba Valley-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fantastic colourful landscapes will surround you as you travel across the Urubamba Valley. We might as well call it gorge... Its abrupt slopes and high mountains around might make you feel like in a canyon even... The train that takes visitors close to Machu Picchu runs through the Urubamba, a beautiful environment, a paradise for photographers...
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