The Sacred Valley of the Incas:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas lies in the Peruvian Andes and the edge of the cloud forest, and is made up of numerous rivers that flow down through gorges and small valleys; it is home to many archaeological monuments and indigenous villages in the provinces of Urubamba and Calca. The valley was highly prized by the Incas for its special geographic and climatic qualities. It was one of their main centers of production thanks to the richness of its soil, and it is where the best corn in Peru is grown.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas has been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation. Scattered across the valley are beautiful colonial towns whose architecture, art and living culture reflect their mixed heritage. Here you will find Chinchero and its weavers, Pisac and its craft 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, various communities have created rural and experiential tourism products 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.
