Peru's Sacred Valley
Sacred Valley
Just outside of Cuzco, lies an enamoring setting of gently rolling hills speckled with quaint villages and ancient ruins known as the Urubamba Valley, or The Sacred Valley. Flowing through the heart of this picturesque valley runs the Rio Urubamba, the once integral source of fertile Incan crops, and still primary foundation for region’s agricultural wealth today.
Throughout the valley waits a myriad of Peruvian highlights showcasing its ancient heritage including the infamous Machu Picchu, and the lesser known but equally inspiring Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Explore the spectacular ruins of civilizations gone before, or venture to the charming villages along the way where Incan traditions cultivate fertile crops and indigenous languages hold sway.
