The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa), or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco.

Jan 27, 2021 · Stretching for more than 60 miles east to west, the Sacred Valley encompasses some of the most stunning scenery in all of Peru. There is so much history, culture, and natural beauty to be found there that it should rank at the top of the list for any world traveler.

The complete guide to Cusco's Sacred Valley including history, weather, what to do, best travel tips and more for all the towns of the sacred valley.

Oct 6, 2023 · Peru’s Sacred Valley – or the Valle Sagrado – receives more than a million tourists every year. Though most of them are passers-by on their way to or from Machu Picchu, those who ignore this stretch of fertile valley north of Cusco do so at their own loss.

The Sacred Valley is a remarkable region that traces the course of the Urubamba River over a distance exceeding 100 kilometers. This valley spans from the town of Urcos to Agua Calientes, featuring diverse landscapes, traditional villages, and varying micro-climates.

Jan 8, 2025 · Best known for being home to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley has so much more to offer. Mountains soaring above 4,000 meters guard little-visited Inca archaeological sites, pretty stone villages, impressive glaciers, and glistening alpine lakes.

Feb 25, 2025 · Join a locally-guided adventure in Peru to trek to Machu Picchu via the stunning Salkantay route, the younger, cooler sister of the over-crowded Inca Trail. The modern name of the valley comes from that original Quechua name; Willka Qhichwa.

Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills, the beautiful Río Urubamba Valley, known as El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley), is about 15km north of Cuzco as the condor flies, via a narrow road of hairpin turns.

Mar 11, 2023 · Peru's Sacred Valley is, together with Cusco, a gateway to Machu Picchu. Read our Sacred Valley travel guide that includes the best things to see and do, but also tips on when is the best time to visit, where to stay, or how to get around.

Mar 4, 2020 · From snow-capped peaks and deep blue lakes to flowering meadows, the beautiful region, home to its sacred Apu mountain spirits, also guarded many of their important spiritual temples. Learn about the villages and attractions of the Sacred Valley: Pisac is famous for its astronomical observatory.