The magnificent presence of the mountain range of the Andes, which cross the Peruvian territory from north to south, models the geography, landscape and the people of this beautiful Sacred Valley, that during the Inca time was very appreciated by its geographic and pleasant climate, this valley was once one of the main pillars of production because they knew to take advantage of the earth and the proximity to the rivers. A succession of picturesque towns (some with splendid Colonial churches), agriculture terraces, and many archeological sites, as well as the world’s most famous corn, combine with an exceptional climate to make this an obligatory destination for all visitors to Cusco.

Pisaq 2 950 m /9 679 f

A picturesque town and impressive archeological site 32 km (1 hour) NE of Cusco via paved highway that shows to the entire world the enchantment of folklore and of history. The town has a Colonial-era church where Mass is still said in Quechua, and there is a colorful fair every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The archeological site is one of the most important fortresses built to guard the capital of the empire and to get there, one requires an uphill walk past some of the most spectacular terracing in the region. At the top are splendid walls, a few tower, the Intiwatana and various enclosures and storage place built of fine stonework.

Urubamba  2 850 m/ 9 351 f on average

27 km (1 hour) NE of Cusco, located in the hearth of the valley. The people of the Urubamba have many reasons to be proud. One is their corn. The soil and climate conditions of the Urubamba valley are ideal for a variety of corn with exceptionally large, savory kernels. Corn from Urubamba is known worldwide and exported to many countries. The most interesting activities here are: mountain climbing, trekking, river rafting, horse-riding and mountain biking.

Ollantaytambo  2 750m/ 9 023f

A typical town of Inca origin at the far W en of the Sacred Valley, at 93 km (1 hours 30 minutes) NE of Cusco, the archeological site of Ollantaytambo is one of  the monumental and majestic stonework of the Incas. Its design and the foundations of the majority of its buildings date from the Inca era, when it was a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center.

Chinchero  3 160 m/10 368f

A town of Inca origin 28 Km (45 kinutes) N of Cusco that is visit for its plaza de Armas where is an enormous Inca wall with ten large trapezoidal niches, and one of the most important Colonial-era churches of Cusco. It is impossible to speak of Chinchero without mentioning its colorful, well-attended Sunday fair, that draws countryfolk once a week from all corners and heights of the valley to exchange their products.