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Outside of Cusco is the Sacred Valley of the Incas; in Spanish it says: "Sacred Valley". For this sacred The valley runs along the Urubamba River, which unites numerous cities such as Urcos, Pisac, Calca, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes in Machu Picchu. It is a scenic area, the banks of the river are green and you will find numerous Inca ruins. To this day, the valley lives in its picturesque Andean villages, whose inhabitants live from agriculture, grow potatoes, quinoa, corn and vegetables or send herds of lama and alpaca through the high mountains. There are many things to discover in the Sacred Valley, such as markets, archeological sites and beautiful views. The best: in the villages of Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo there are idyllic country houses, which invite you to stay with its mild climate. From the Sacred Valley you can easily continue to Machu Picchu, always along the Urubamba River!
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PISAC AND RUINS MARKET
PISAC AND RUINS MARKET
His journey begins in Cusco, north of Pisac, a town on the banks of the Urubamba and vomited among the giants of the mountain. As you descend into the valley, you can see the Inca buildings on the mountainside. He arrived, as in every small town in Peru, a hectic hustle prevails. Market vendors run at full speed through the streets, rushing towards the market. Vehicles, combis, buses and motorcycle taxi ride along the main road, which is always parallel to the river. In a brief tour of the town, you will also reach the main square, where you will find a craft market, textiles, ceramics, gold and silver jewelry, as well as ancient coins and sacred figures. My advice: The best way to get to Pisac is when the Sunday market is and the Indians come from their remote communities to sell all kinds of products.
OLLANTAYTAMBO
OLLANTAYTAMBO
In Ollantaytambo, time seems to have stopped. Actually, the place looks Mediterranean, with its narrow streets, mud walls where flowers and cacti hang, with the babbling canals and its mild spring weather. The energy between the mountains is magical; That is what the Incas also thought, because to this day, the enormous ruins of a significant temple bear witness. You can reach the ruins of Ollantaytambo to the top of huge steps. The Incas must have been giants! From the top you have a great view over the charming town, the green mountains and the valley with its mosaic-shaped fields. In Ollantaytambo there are many picturesque accommodations, from there it is not far from the train station, which will take you to Machu Picchu in approximately two hours by car.
MARAS AND MORAY
MARAS AND MORAY
My favorite places in the Sacred Valley: Maras and Moray! It is better to take a day off to visit these places, it is really worth it. On the plateau, not far from the town of Chinchero, there are two contrasting sites of the Incas. Moray are circular terraces reminiscent of a UFO landing site. Instead, it was a research center for the Incas. Known for their techniques in agriculture, they tested at what height they measure which vegetables or grains grow best, because each stage has a unique microclimate, so you will also notice that the lower, warmer it becomes, impressive!
Not far from Moray is the quiet town of Maras, from where a path leads directly to the Salineras de Maras, the salt terraces. A masterpiece of the Incas, they have completely redesigned the canyon mountain wall and created some 3,000 salt basins. They discovered that the mountains here are salty, so they used a sophisticated sewer system to drain the salt water into the basins. Until now, salt mines traditionally extract salt. You can find it in the markets and some restaurants are proud to use Maras salt! The perfect place for stunning photos!
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