Sacred Valley of the Incas

Overview:

The Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas which lasts all day will take you to the most classic places; PISAQ archaeological site, TRADITIONAL MARKET, OLLANTAYTAMBO AND CHINCHERO. The Sacred Valley, named for being the main supplier of food for the Inca empire, sits on the banks of the Urubamba River. The Incas built archaeological centers, along its banks, that replicated the constellations that they knew of the Andean sky, so this contributes even more to the beauty of this charming valley. On the way back to Cusco we will make a stop at CHINCHERO, with its 17th century colonial temple, its agricultural sector dating from the time of the Incas and its population dedicated to textile art located in the highest part of Cusco over 3700 meters above sea level. It will lead to an exciting and unforgettable experience of our tour.

Itinerary:

We start with our tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas early around 08:00 a.m. With the pick up from the points allowed in the historic center of the city, we go to the archaeological site of PISAQ, located 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Cusco, 2,972 above sea level, place that has the best terraces system achieved by the Incas in all the Andes, stone architecture constructions and important temples of the Inca culture. We will be able to visit the "INDIAN MARKET" the handicraft fair, among which beautiful textile crafts and ceramic crafts with reproductions of Inca archaeological pieces stand out. Then we will go to the town of Urubamba, which is within the Sacred Valley circuit, we will taste a delicious buffet lunch with a varied gastronomy of local and international dishes.

We will continue our tour and we will go to the town of OLLANTAYTAMBO, it is located 97 km (60 miles) from Cusco, 2,846 above sea level. This town has the complexity and beauty of the Inca constructions and the contemporary town. At the top of the archaeological complex, constructions of religious and astronomical importance stand out, as well as a panoramic view of Ollantaytambo called LIVING INCA PEOPLE.

We go to the town of Chinchero, located 28 km at a high altitude of 3,750 meters above sea level, famous for its fabrics and the most typical population of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it is a distinctly Inca city. In the Archaeological Ensemble of Chinchero, its platforms attract attention, which allows us to understand that it was a center of agricultural production in Inca times. A warehouse was also built and the entire complex was provided with a very efficient irrigation system.

Finally, we will visit the famous Chinchero market, where the native inhabitants, dressed in colorful typical costumes, gather in the main square to exchange their products. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco arriving around 7:00 p.m. leaving them near the main square of Cusco.

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