The Sacred Valley follows the Urubamba River. There is a succession of picturesque villages Urubamba Pisac, Maras, Chinchero ...; archaeological sites: Ollantaytambo and a rich environment with flora and incredible wildlife. The Urubamba Villas offers guests tours to visit these historic sites.
At 2700m above sea level, there still feels the influence of the Amazon. From May to October, the weather is dry and temperatures range from 1 ° C to 21 ° C. From November to April is the rainy season. The wettest month is January.
Urubamba
Agricultural center since pre-Hispanic times, at the foot of the Cordillera Urubamba.
Pisac
Pisac is an important religious center. This village of colonial origin is known for its Sunday, during which all the villagers of the region come to Mass (in Quechua, the local language) in traditional dress. A must see in order to bring his colorful pieces craft market: fabrics, carpets, jewelry. Its Inca ruins are impressive, Pisaca a curved wall; Intihuatana, a sundial, temples and polished stone Q'allaqasa, a military zone.
The Urubamba Villas offers a half-day trip to the ruins and go to market. Recommended for children.
Maras
An important during the viceroyalty as evidenced by its church and houses bearing the crowns of native nobility on their front village. At 10 km there are the salt: salt water comes from the ground, well known Qoripujio. It is stored in 3000 basins where the sun evaporates the water, leaving the salt, which will be treated before being sold on the local market. In addition to seeing the spectacular view of the site, visitors are invited to pick up the salt.
Moray
The site has been an important center of agricultural experimentation in Inca times. Through the use of concentric terraces and as the temperature varies from one level to another, the Incas would have played there all ecological levels that included the Empire of Tahuantinsuyo.
The Urubamba Villas organizing a trip one morning to visit Maras, and Monray Yawarmaqui, a shop of ceramics. Recommended for children.
Chinchero
This Andean village is 40 minutes from Urubamba. The views of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the mountains are breathtaking. See its colonial church where paintings of the Cusco School. Sunday at the fair, barter is the practice used between merchants and peasants. Archaeological sites.
The Urubamba Villas provides a half-day visit. Recommended for children.
Willoc
In this village, the language is Quechua, and red clothing identifies local residents as Ayllus (Andean Community), as distinct from the other tribes of the valley.
The Urubamba Villas organizes an excursion to spend Sunday at Willoc, to go to meet the villagers and farmers. Recommended for children.
Ollantaytambo
Inca fortification which includes a temple, terraces and a city divided into two parts, one devoted to the worship and religion, the other for homes. It was an important military and administrative center clearly. The conquistadors have lost important battles. This village is called "Living Inca Village" because the customs and the oldest customs are still current.
The excursion offered by the Urubamba Villas day included a visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress and museum and cultural center (CATCOO). Recommended for children.
Huchuy Cusco
Huchuy Q'osqo means "little Cusco." It is rich in history where the view of the mountains is spectacular archaeological site. Arriving at the "Government House Inca Viracocha" you will understand why this site is a must see. Stroll among the Inca buildings, ceremonial centers and beautiful places.
The Urubamba Villas provides for a day trip. Recommended for children.
Yucay
According to legend, he was the personal property of the Inca Huayna Capac. Since time immemorial, it has always been considered a very important center of water technology and agricultural production. You can admire the palace of the Inca Manco Sayri Tupac.
The Inca trails
One can also discover this incredible valley following a trail Inca Trail. These trails form a spectacular network of paths winding through the mountains, the rivers, and amazing landscapes. This is one of the best trekking routes in the world, crossing spectacular archaeological sites, flora and fauna unique. The starting line is traditionally Piskakucho and trekking lasts three days with 15 km per day. Walking is not hard but the altitude can make the difficult effort.
At 2700m above sea level, there still feels the influence of the Amazon. From May to October, the weather is dry and temperatures range from 1 ° C to 21 ° C. From November to April is the rainy season. The wettest month is January.
Urubamba
Agricultural center since pre-Hispanic times, at the foot of the Cordillera Urubamba.
Pisac
Pisac is an important religious center. This village of colonial origin is known for its Sunday, during which all the villagers of the region come to Mass (in Quechua, the local language) in traditional dress. A must see in order to bring his colorful pieces craft market: fabrics, carpets, jewelry. Its Inca ruins are impressive, Pisaca a curved wall; Intihuatana, a sundial, temples and polished stone Q'allaqasa, a military zone.
The Urubamba Villas offers a half-day trip to the ruins and go to market. Recommended for children.
Maras
An important during the viceroyalty as evidenced by its church and houses bearing the crowns of native nobility on their front village. At 10 km there are the salt: salt water comes from the ground, well known Qoripujio. It is stored in 3000 basins where the sun evaporates the water, leaving the salt, which will be treated before being sold on the local market. In addition to seeing the spectacular view of the site, visitors are invited to pick up the salt.
Moray
The site has been an important center of agricultural experimentation in Inca times. Through the use of concentric terraces and as the temperature varies from one level to another, the Incas would have played there all ecological levels that included the Empire of Tahuantinsuyo.
The Urubamba Villas organizing a trip one morning to visit Maras, and Monray Yawarmaqui, a shop of ceramics. Recommended for children.
Chinchero
This Andean village is 40 minutes from Urubamba. The views of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the mountains are breathtaking. See its colonial church where paintings of the Cusco School. Sunday at the fair, barter is the practice used between merchants and peasants. Archaeological sites.
The Urubamba Villas provides a half-day visit. Recommended for children.
Willoc
In this village, the language is Quechua, and red clothing identifies local residents as Ayllus (Andean Community), as distinct from the other tribes of the valley.
The Urubamba Villas organizes an excursion to spend Sunday at Willoc, to go to meet the villagers and farmers. Recommended for children.
Ollantaytambo
Inca fortification which includes a temple, terraces and a city divided into two parts, one devoted to the worship and religion, the other for homes. It was an important military and administrative center clearly. The conquistadors have lost important battles. This village is called "Living Inca Village" because the customs and the oldest customs are still current.
The excursion offered by the Urubamba Villas day included a visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress and museum and cultural center (CATCOO). Recommended for children.
Huchuy Cusco
Huchuy Q'osqo means "little Cusco." It is rich in history where the view of the mountains is spectacular archaeological site. Arriving at the "Government House Inca Viracocha" you will understand why this site is a must see. Stroll among the Inca buildings, ceremonial centers and beautiful places.
The Urubamba Villas provides for a day trip. Recommended for children.
Yucay
According to legend, he was the personal property of the Inca Huayna Capac. Since time immemorial, it has always been considered a very important center of water technology and agricultural production. You can admire the palace of the Inca Manco Sayri Tupac.
The Inca trails
One can also discover this incredible valley following a trail Inca Trail. These trails form a spectacular network of paths winding through the mountains, the rivers, and amazing landscapes. This is one of the best trekking routes in the world, crossing spectacular archaeological sites, flora and fauna unique. The starting line is traditionally Piskakucho and trekking lasts three days with 15 km per day. Walking is not hard but the altitude can make the difficult effort.
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