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 .

2021年1月27日 · Stretching for more than 60 miles east to west, the Sacred Valley encompasses some of the most stunning scenery in all of Peru. There is so much history, culture, and natural beauty to be found there that it should rank at the top of the list for any world traveler. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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.

2023年10月6日 · 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.

This splendid Andean valley is home to major archaeological sites and picturesque villages that have maintained their ancestral culture. Maras, Moray, Pisac, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo form part of this cultural richness, but the valley also offers incredible natural beauty which is the perfect setting for outdoor sports, or simply for relaxing.

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.

2023年10月27日 · Here’s our guide to the Sacred Valley of Peru - a site of archaeological significance and beauty. Map: Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas? The Sacred Valley sits in the region of Cusco in Peru, an hour north of the capital, and it covers an area of around 62 miles (100km) in distance between Písac and Machu Picchu.

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. It's worth exploring this peaceful, fetching corner of the Andes with colonial towns and isolated weaving villages.

2025年1月8日 · The valley’s most famous sight is the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu at the northern tip of the valley, which is 3.5 hours by train and bus from Cusco. But beyond just Machu Picchu, the region is full of lively little Andean towns and fantastic Inca archaeological sites, some of which, like Pisac and Ollantaytambo, are heavily visited, and others ...

2023年2月25日 · There are mind-blowing places and discoverable things to do in the Sacred Valley. The Inca ruins, salt miners, snow-capped mountains, and hiking trails offer astounding places to explore. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the Peruvian region of Cusco, which is only an hour away.