Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley, also known as The Holy Valley, stretches along the Urubamba River between Cusco and Machu Picchu and has been a central area in the Inca Empire for centuries. The valley is famous for its fertile landscape with green agricultural terraces, still cultivated using ancient methods, and its dramatic backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Archaeological sites like Pisac amaze with advanced terraces and temples, while Ollantaytambo emerges as a rarely well-preserved Inca town with massive stone walls, narrow streets, and a strategic fortress. Sacred Valley invites visitors to hike historic trails, passing small villages, fields, and ruins, often with views of the river deep in the valley below. In Chinchero, travelers can experience vibrant textile traditions and markets, where colors and patterns tell stories of local identity, while Urubamba serves as the valley’s tranquil hub. The combination of archaeology, nature, and everyday life makes Sacred Valley a unique destination where the Inca culture of the past is still alive in the present.