The Sacred Valley of the Incas
Urubamba
Location: 78 kilometers to the north east of the city of Cusco
(one hour and 25 minutes by car) on the road to Pisac, or 57
kilometers (45 minutes by car) on the road to Chinchero.
In the heart of the Sacred Valley, at 2,871 metres above sea
level.
Ollantaytambo complex
Location: 97 kilometers to the north east of Cusco(two hours and
30 minutes by car)
An important administrative centre that probably had a military
function as well, as shown by its walls and towers. The remains
of ancient roads and aqueducts can also be seen. It is divided
into two sectors: Araqama Ayllu, linked to worship and religion;
and Qosqo Ayllu, where people lived. The village of
Ollantaytambo called Pueblo Inca Vivo as its inhabitants retain
ancient customs and practices.
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Although many people for the Classic Inca Trail does
not lose the magic of the ancient Inca Trail tour
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Explore "Valle Sagrado", the sacred valley of the Inca's
Full Day
The beautiful
Vilcanota/ Urubamba valley is popularly called Sacred Valley of
the Incas. The climate is pleasant here.
The most important point of interest in the valley is the city
of Pisaq with its ruins and colorful Indian market. Here you can
buy Peruvian weavings, jewelry, and pottery, and get a taste of
its traditional Indian market where agricultural goods are
traded.
We continue our trip through the "Valle Sagrado" to
Ollantaytambo. After the Inca’s lost Cuzco, they built their new
capital in this place. However, they never finished it.
The Inca town on which the present day town of Ollantaytambo is
based is clearly seen as a fine example of the traditional Inca
City planning of Canchas or blocks, which are almost entirely
intact and still occupied.
During the tour enjoy the visits to the villages, terraces,
temples, irrigation systems, granaries, the fortress and the
temple of the Sun built by Pachacuteq Inca, using Colla Indians
from Lake Titicaca
This tour is available in Pool Service and in Private Service.
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