The Sacred Valley of the Incas:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes and the edge of the cloud forest. It is formed by numerous rivers that flow down through gorges and small valleys, and it is home to many archaeological monuments and indigenous villages in the provinces of Urubamba and Calca. The Incas held this valley in high esteem for its special geographic and climatic qualities. Thanks to its fertile soil it was one of their main centers of production, and it is where the finest corn in Peru is still grown.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas has been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Scattered across the valley are beautiful colonial towns whose blend of cultures can be seen today in their architecture, art and living traditions. Here you will find Chinchero and its weavers, Pisac and its handicraft market, cosmopolitan Urubamba, Ollantaytambo with its fortress and living Inca town, Maras with its dazzling salt mines and Moray with its agricultural experimentation terraces. Throughout the Sacred Valley, local communities have created rural and community-based tourism experiences that amaze locals and visitors alike. Each is a world in itself, and together they offer a unique way to discover the most traditional region of the South American Andes.
