Sacred Valley of the Incas
Sacred Valley of the Incas
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- DavidMexico City, Mexico10 contributionsBack to the roots - Inner Journey Retreat 7 Days in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, PeruWent on this retreat to help deal with anxiety and depression Chosed this retreat for the amazing scenery, location, and food. The instructors and the support of the group were incredible, I left feeling so refreshed after. I felt like my mind and body received a much-needed reset. Honestly worked better than I thought. Highly recommend this retreat to anyone! Worth every penny.”Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 5, 2024
- Mauri D2 contributionsMy family and I did the sacred valley tourI'm very happy! I got the tour with very short notice thanks to Terra Quechua Peru, they were always attentive to help me and guide me in the best way. My guide was Damian and he was always attentive, as he was with my family he helped us to take pictures, he took care of us so we wouldn't get lost and he explained all the history. The experience is something we will never forget, the sacred valley in general is a very enriching wonder full of history and culture, 100% recommendable, I will come back to do more tours with them (Terra Quechua Peru).Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 24, 2024
- RuthyGlasgow833 contributionsWonderful Sacred ValleyWe had a private tour guide from Condor Travel and our driver, and set off from Cuzco to drive through the Sacred Valley. It was magical stopping off at the Moray Inca Botanical Laboratory, Maras Salt Flats which were amazing to see, the Chinchero women weavers, Rachi Viewpoint and the fantastic town of Ollantaytambo, the only living Inca city! This town was so vibrant with a festival on at our time of visit, with dancers all dressed up and flower displays on the street of the main square. So much fun. Then the Inca ruins outside Ollantaytambo, magnificent. I really enjoyed everything we did within this beautiful area, The Sacred Valley.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 4, 2024
- Alison Rivero1 contributionThe tour we took was very goodLook no further and choose Terra Quechua Peru for your Sacred Valley tour! The organization was impeccable and the guides knew all the historical and cultural details. The partial tour ticket, 70 soles (Peruvian currency), includes Pisac, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Chinchero in addition to the ruins offers a colonial town with a church whose interior is spectacular, Our guide was very good and answered every question we had. The highlight for us was the stop at Ollantaytambo, where we were able to explore the fortress and learn about the Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors. The combination of history and scenery was impressive, and the customer service was excellent.Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 16, 2024
- Mike Ironside1 contributionThe Sacred Valley is a magical place full of history and natural beautyIf you are planning a trip to the Sacred Valley, I highly recommend you contact Terra Quechua Peru. They are an amazing agency that helped me plan my itinerary and took care of every detail, from transportation to entrance fees to the sites. Places we visited: Chinchero: Charming village famous for its textiles; we participated in a weaving workshop. Moray: Circular terraces used to experiment with crops, impressive from any angle. Salineras de Maras: Beautiful salt ponds offering spectacular views. Ollantaytambo: Well-preserved Inca town with majestic terraces and the Temple of the Sun. Pisac: Impressive ruins and a vibrant handicraft market. The Sacred Valley is magical and well worth a visit - enjoy your adventure!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten September 19, 2024
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Laércio Ramos
Sao Roque, SP406 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Simply interact with Peru's own history. On this day tour it is common to see a series of works by Peruvian ancestors. Some imposing, others mystical, others religious, in short, a whole life of ancient people. You can't choose a better place, they all have their importance, their beauty. It is important to have a guide in order to learn a little about the history, choose a good travel agency, this greatly enriches the tour. All these visits are paid, but it's worth it, plan ahead. Bring sunscreen, a hat and a sweater. In general, the itinerary ends in Chinchero, at the end of the day, at a height of almost 4,000 meters.
Written November 11, 2023
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PlainsTraveler
Perkins, OK62 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
I had an amazing day touring the Sacred Valley of the Incas with Fabrizio Arteaga Silva. I booked his City Escape: Sacred Valley Day Trip through withlocals. It was like hanging out with your best friend, laughing and having a fun time. Fabrizio's grandfather was a pioneer in Puru's travel industry, owning hotels in Cusco and Yucay. So, Fabrizio grew up in the valley and knows the history and the best places to visit. Our first stop was at Tika Centro de Produccion Textil, a female weaving cooperative located in the town of Chinchero. Tika's products are hand made from sheep, alpaca, and llama wool. Tika offers free demonstrations showing how the wool is washed, the threads are made, how it is colored using many native plants, rocks, insects, and then how the colored threads are meticulously woven into beautiful clothing and shawls. Our next stop was Moray, one of the famous Inca ruins near Cusco. It is composed of three groups of circular terraces, or muyus in the Indigenous Quechua language, that descend 490 feet from the highest terrace to the lowest. Each muyu has 12 levels of terraces with the largest depression having a diameter of 600-feet. Surrounded by the towering Andes mountains, looking into the depths of these man-made craters will fill you with awe and wonder. It is widely believed that the Moray ruins were used as an experimental farm by the Incas over 500 years ago. We then traveled to Maras, a town located in the Sacred Valley where an ancient custom is still practiced, the use of pre-Inca salt ponds. These amazing constructions continue to provide pink salt which has been recommended by experts as a healthy option to flavor meals due to its curative properties. Aside from its nutritional value, the salt ponds of Maras are often visited for their spectacular scenery. Our final stop was Yucay for a delicious lunch at the hotel Fabrizio's grandfather once owned. At 9,373 feet above sea level, about 1,640 feet below the city of Cusco, many feel its warm, temperate climate is one of the best climates in the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas. Yucay is a Quechua word that, translated into Spanish, means ‘deception’ or ‘charm.’ During Inca times, Yucay was the residence of the emperors Huayna Cápac and Sayri Túpac. Due to its importance throughout history it is recognized as the ‘capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.’
Written August 21, 2022
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Alison Rivero
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Jul 2024 • Friends
Look no further and choose Terra Quechua Peru for your Sacred Valley tour! The organization was impeccable and the guides knew all the historical and cultural details. The partial tour ticket, 70 soles (Peruvian currency), includes Pisac, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Chinchero in addition to the ruins offers a colonial town with a church whose interior is spectacular, Our guide was very good and answered every question we had. The highlight for us was the stop at Ollantaytambo, where we were able to explore the fortress and learn about the Inca resistance against the Spanish conquistadors. The combination of history and scenery was impressive, and the customer service was excellent.
Written July 16, 2024
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P Bailey
Manchester, UK831 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
If we are honest most people have no idea of what [The] Sacred Valley is. Knowing that our trip to Perù was imminent I did a little research on the Internet, words on a page cannot prepare you for one of the most beautiful and remarkable places in Perù, some would argue on earth. The natural valley(s) with the remnants of a civilisation that we still cannot comprehend through a modern lense.
From an architectural viewpoint the remaining walls and structures equal that of Machu Picchu. The stone masons of the Inca age seem to me magicians - the reality being that they were master craftsmen. Take time to look at how the structures have been put together, the ultimate 3-D jigsaw puzzle.
An amazing place and a once in a lifetime experience.
From an architectural viewpoint the remaining walls and structures equal that of Machu Picchu. The stone masons of the Inca age seem to me magicians - the reality being that they were master craftsmen. Take time to look at how the structures have been put together, the ultimate 3-D jigsaw puzzle.
An amazing place and a once in a lifetime experience.
Written September 7, 2022
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,468 contributions
Mar 2019
The Sacred Valley was an extremely important area for the Incas and the civilizations that came before them. It has been inhabited by people beginning with the stone age. It’s a beautiful valley and it was used by the Andean people produce the food they needed to flourish and grow. Today, the Sacred Valley is an important agricultural zone.
The Sacred Valley is home to many Inca sites with the most well-known being Pisac, Ollantaytambo and obviously Machu Picchu at the end of the valley. Most people come to the valley to get acclimatized to the altitude. When you arrive in Cusco, you’re at over 11,000 feet above sea level. You’ll need some time to get used to the altitude before you visit Machu Picchu, even though it is at a lower elevation.
Pisac is located just a 30-minute drive from Cusco and has one of the best markets in the region. They have a wide variety of locally produced handicrafts and it is a great place to do your souvenir shopping and pick up a little something for yourself too.
Ollantaytambo is a small town at the other end of the Sacred Valley to Pisac. It has a variety of cobbled streets, a perfect climate and a variety of cafes and restaurants. Ollantaytambo was a nice surprise for us because there was more infrastructure than we expected. Close to the town was Urubamba where our hotel for the night was located
The Sacred Valley is home to many Inca sites with the most well-known being Pisac, Ollantaytambo and obviously Machu Picchu at the end of the valley. Most people come to the valley to get acclimatized to the altitude. When you arrive in Cusco, you’re at over 11,000 feet above sea level. You’ll need some time to get used to the altitude before you visit Machu Picchu, even though it is at a lower elevation.
Pisac is located just a 30-minute drive from Cusco and has one of the best markets in the region. They have a wide variety of locally produced handicrafts and it is a great place to do your souvenir shopping and pick up a little something for yourself too.
Ollantaytambo is a small town at the other end of the Sacred Valley to Pisac. It has a variety of cobbled streets, a perfect climate and a variety of cafes and restaurants. Ollantaytambo was a nice surprise for us because there was more infrastructure than we expected. Close to the town was Urubamba where our hotel for the night was located
Written February 18, 2020
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AlPabba
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Jan 2020
God bless her. She was stunning. So knowledgeable and friendly. She remembers me of one of my professors back in time, who was latin too. Gris joined us with exploor throughout the Sacred Valley before we headed to Machu Picchu and the alternative Rainbow Mountain. But, every day was unique and the Sacred Valley was where we learned most about the Inca.
We visited 4 sites, Pisac (we were first!), the salt mines, Moray and Olantaytambo. Each site was memorable because the stories Gris told us were somehow connected and at the end of the day we learned about the big image which is the Sacred Valley puzzle.
Glad we had the small group with us, because remembering our time on Titicaca, this was a total failure.
The Sacred Valley is a must do in Cusco, no excuses guys. If you want to learn about what they did back then, this is it. There's also the Sacred Valley in the South but we had no time for it, maybe another time.
My recommendation, on how we did it, is to stay in Aguas Calientes, the night there was good and we went up Machu Picchu early. So stay in Olantaytambo when you have the chance and take the late train ;)
We visited 4 sites, Pisac (we were first!), the salt mines, Moray and Olantaytambo. Each site was memorable because the stories Gris told us were somehow connected and at the end of the day we learned about the big image which is the Sacred Valley puzzle.
Glad we had the small group with us, because remembering our time on Titicaca, this was a total failure.
The Sacred Valley is a must do in Cusco, no excuses guys. If you want to learn about what they did back then, this is it. There's also the Sacred Valley in the South but we had no time for it, maybe another time.
My recommendation, on how we did it, is to stay in Aguas Calientes, the night there was good and we went up Machu Picchu early. So stay in Olantaytambo when you have the chance and take the late train ;)
Written January 22, 2020
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RuthyGlasgow
Glasgow833 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We had a private tour guide from Condor Travel and our driver, and set off from Cuzco to drive through the Sacred Valley. It was magical stopping off at the Moray Inca Botanical Laboratory, Maras Salt Flats which were amazing to see, the Chinchero women weavers, Rachi Viewpoint and the fantastic town of Ollantaytambo, the only living Inca city! This town was so vibrant with a festival on at our time of visit, with dancers all dressed up and flower displays on the street of the main square. So much fun. Then the Inca ruins outside Ollantaytambo, magnificent. I really enjoyed everything we did within this beautiful area, The Sacred Valley.
Written June 4, 2024
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,569 contributions
Oct 2019
Visiting the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" is absolutely a must for all those travelling between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Last October, after visiting the awesome Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incan Empire, we headed to the ruins of the citadel-fortress of "Sacsayhuaman". Then, "Taray" (with incredible views of the valley) and "Pisac" (the archaeological park and the city's typical market). We stayed overnight in Urubamba, continuing the next morning to the archaeological complex of "Chinchero", visiting also its local market and colonial church. Then, we visited the salt ponds of "Maras", followed by the round agricultural terraces of "Moray" and ending at the archaeological park of "Ollantaytambo" and again at its popular market, as it is almost impossible to skip the numerous colorful souvenir shops. An unforgettable two full days at the "Sacred Valley of the Incas"! Next stop: Machu Picchu tomorrow! Enjoy!
Written July 4, 2020
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BEATRIZ CHACON
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
With Terra Quechua Peru, our tour to the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience. The agency did an excellent job of coordinating all aspects of the trip, from transportation to accommodation. The tour of the Sacred Valley was enriching and well organized, and The view of Machu Picchu the next day was the highlight of the trip, and everything went perfectly thanks to excellent planning. We highly recommend this agency to future travelers.
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Written August 22, 2024
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Mike Ironside
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
If you are planning a trip to the Sacred Valley, I highly recommend you contact Terra Quechua Peru. They are an amazing agency that helped me plan my itinerary and took care of every detail, from transportation to entrance fees to the sites.
Places we visited:
Chinchero: Charming village famous for its textiles; we participated in a weaving workshop.
Moray: Circular terraces used to experiment with crops, impressive from any angle.
Salineras de Maras: Beautiful salt ponds offering spectacular views.
Ollantaytambo: Well-preserved Inca town with majestic terraces and the Temple of the Sun.
Pisac: Impressive ruins and a vibrant handicraft market.
The Sacred Valley is magical and well worth a visit - enjoy your adventure!
Places we visited:
Chinchero: Charming village famous for its textiles; we participated in a weaving workshop.
Moray: Circular terraces used to experiment with crops, impressive from any angle.
Salineras de Maras: Beautiful salt ponds offering spectacular views.
Ollantaytambo: Well-preserved Inca town with majestic terraces and the Temple of the Sun.
Pisac: Impressive ruins and a vibrant handicraft market.
The Sacred Valley is magical and well worth a visit - enjoy your adventure!
Written September 19, 2024
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saludos estoy interesada conque agencia contratastes para hacer el tour del Valle Sagrado, cuanto te costo y cuantas horas duro, por favor enviarme la informacion ya que pronto viajare a Cusco. Gracias !!!!!
Written October 7, 2019
Sorry, I don’t speak or understand Spanish
Written October 12, 2019
Can we easily find taxis in Cusco to take us visit the sacred valley ?
We are a group of 7 so minibus would be good.
Thanks
Written August 24, 2019
The roads are super narrow and windy. There are many tour buses that go to and fro Cusco to sacred valley and back. Plus you can book it online before you leave for your trip. Try Best Peru Tours
Written September 11, 2019
Ciao,
sto organizzando un viaggio in Perù per Dicembre,potresti dirmi come contattare la guida che hai usato tu per andare da Cusco a Machu Pichu.
Grazie
Patrizia
Written May 17, 2019
Olá, li seu post sobre Vale Sagrado, se pudesse tirar uma dúvida: teremos poucos dias de "sobra" vc acha que vale sairmos de Lima até Cusco para conhecer o Vale Sagrado? quantos dias necessários em Cusco para fazer o básico-sem Machuìchu pois não teremos tempo....qual valor do bus ?
obrigada pela ajuda
Written April 9, 2019
Hello, just saw your message. Sacred Valley is next to Cusco so you should definitely visit it when in Cusco. We spent one day visiting Cusco, 2 days visiting Sacred Valley, and did a 2 day hike to visit Machu Picchu. You can shorten your visit based on what you want to see. We wanted to see everything so we took our time.
Written June 14, 2019
Can we bring a dog along?
Written January 25, 2019
Doubt it! Many stray dogs around but none at historic sites!
Written February 6, 2019
Can we bring a dog along?
Written January 25, 2019
I doubt you can bring your dog...
Written January 31, 2019
Hello fellow travelers,
My wife and I will be in Cusco in mid November to hike the Inca trail. We have 3 days before the hike and we are planning to visit the Sacred Valley for a day to cover Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moras and Moray. I see that forums suggest going by ourselves or using a taxi service like Taxidatum. I need some help to understand what would be better for us.
- We both are in our early 30s, fairly fit, and would like to not be rushed while visiting a place.
- Neither of us know Spanish. Will this be a problem to visit the Sacred valley by ourselves?
- Apart from the 4 places mentioned above, are there any other places that you would recommend for us to cover?
Thanks,
Ashwin
Written November 4, 2018
I think you will be fine even though you dont know Spanish. Many of the local shop keepers also speak english. I also think it's fine to go on your own, but you may consider hiring a guide to take you out there as this may help make the best of your time.
Written November 5, 2018
Hi trekkingrandma what private tour provider did you use and was it just a day returing to Cusco???
Written August 8, 2018
We used Sun Gate Tours. they were very good.
We took the train from Aqua Caliente in the morning and arrived
in Cusco the same day. Yes, in 1 day.
Sorry for my late reply.
Written October 21, 2018
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