Discover the beauty of Sacred Valley
It is impossible not to be impressed by this enchanting valley, the beauty of the mountain range with its snow-capped mountains Salkantay and Veronica, considered gods by the Incas, and the green fields that surround it. The Sacred Valley extends along the entire basin of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River, in Quechua Wilcamayu or Sacred River. The Incas believed that this river was the earthly representation of the Milky Way. Its privileged location made it a sacred area for the Incas, since it included a large territory, very productive for agriculture. Here they cultivated a gre
The Living Inca City Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo is a town in the Sacred Valley of Peru, which lies south of the Urubamba River and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It was one of the towns that came under Inca rule. The city served as a valuable checkpoint. According to Inca laws, these lands were reserved for the dynasty of Inca rulers. Ollantaytambo was an important religious, agricultural, and also military center. Due to its strategic location during the conquest, it served as a defense post against the Spaniards. In 1537, the Spanish conquerors confronted the last Incas who resisted the European invasion i
Huayna Capac Palace
This important archaeological site is located to the north of the city of Cusco, at one end of the municipal cemetery of Urubamba.This Inca construction, recently restored by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, is called a palace because of its enormous walls. However, it was actually a Tambo or lodgi
Pichingoto's Waterfall
The visit to Pichingoto and its waterfall is ideal for tourists who want to get involved in the history of the archaeological remains, the scenic beauty of the sacred valley, and also meet the locals.This waterfall offers a natural landscape of the entire Urubamba Valley. Due to a lack of maintenanc
Sayri Túpac Palace
Known as Huaca Huasi or sacred place by the oldest inhabitants of the Yucay Valley, this Palace is one of the best places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit. Not only for its amazing ancient constructions or for all the Inca legacy that can be found in the place but also for its fertile land
Pinkuylluna Archeological Site of Ollantaytambo
Pinkuylluna has been built on the steep slopes of a hill, which bears the same name, to the east of the town of Ollantaytambo. A series of terraces form the base on which it was built.This privileged location gives it a panoramic view of the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. From here you can
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site
The archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo was a military, religious and agricultural center. This fabulous architectural setting is interesting for the size, originality, and detail of its structures.It is located on the banks of the Patakancha River, near the junction with the Urubamba River, at
Perolniyoc Waterfall in Ollantaytambo
The Perolniyoc waterfall is one of the most impressive natural resources that can be found in the district of Ollantaytambo. Its waterfall has a slope of more than one hundred meters, through which the water rushes forming a thin veil that, together with the sun's rays, seems to release sparkling li
Temple of the Sun in Ollantaytambo
Its name comes from the Quechua word meaning "place to look down". This impressive temple is one of the most beautiful pieces of Ollantaytambo.It is located at the top of a pyramid of Ollantaytambo and has 150 steps that separate the top from the bottom.Here you can observe the perfect carving of th
Urubamba
Urubamba is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level in the foothills of the snow-capped mountains Chicón and Pumahuanca.Its geography allows us to enjoy waterfalls, rivers, lagoons, and snow-capped mountains. It bears this name because
Colonial Church of Chinchero
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Racchi Viewpoint in Chinchero
This viewpoint is a must for visitors going from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.It offers a wonderful and privileged view of the flora and fauna of the place, as well as the entire Vilcanota or Urubamba mountain range, which is a mountain range that is one of the southern branches of the Eastern Cordillera
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