Peru is a very beautiful country which is always considered to be very popular among people due to its ancient mysterious places and wonderful history. There are many beautiful places in Peru that are full of adventures with lots of history, and Cusco is the best option for you to explore some of the wonderful sights in Peru. Today we will talk about another wonderful site in Peru, known as The Sacred Valley of the Incas, located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. It has been gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire from 1000 to 1400 CE. It is also known as the Urubamba Valley. Tourists coming here get a taste of Inca culture and also get a glimpse of Peruvian history. It is a lovely place with green mountains and is relevant for the Inca Empire because of its fertile lands. From the very beginning of the Incas Empire, the Valley has been used as the main area for agricultural use. The main crops of the area were white corn, coca, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables, which are being grown till date. Its fertile agricultural land makes it one of the most important places in the area.
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The Sacred Valley of the Incas is between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo and is irrigated by the Urubamba River - also known as the Vilcanota River. It is fed by numerous tributaries which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. During the journey, you will appreciate the cities of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chinchero, and Yucay, because in all these places there are pre-Hispanic archaeological ruins that were built by various Incas.
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Travelers can enjoy playing extreme sports surrounded by a spectacular landscape. Trekking, Paragliding, Mountain cycling, and rafting are some of the activities that any adventure lover can experience at this gorgeous place. The Sacred Valley was viewed to have a territorial connection to the Milky Way by the Incas. There are several amazing sites you can visit while exploring the Sacred Valley, including Pisac Terraces, Skylodge Adventure Suites, Tambomachay, Color Culture Chinchero, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Inca Science, Qenqo, Huchuy Qosqo and Salinas de Maras.
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A great variety of animals are found in the area such as deer, the vizcacha rodent similar to a rabbit, skunks, minks, and foxes. Birds like doves, thrushes, goldfinches, and hummingbirds are found in the valley. Several travel agencies in Cusco organize trips to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley extends over an area of 100 km, Cusco is the closest airport and visitors usually visit Pisac first. Buses are available from both Pisac and Cusco and departs on hourly basis.
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The Sacred Valley of the Incas is between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo and is irrigated by the Urubamba River - also known as the Vilcanota River. It is fed by numerous tributaries which descend through adjoining valleys and gorges, and contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. During the journey, you will appreciate the cities of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chinchero, and Yucay, because in all these places there are pre-Hispanic archaeological ruins that were built by various Incas.
See Also:- Colca Canyon, Peru - One Of The Deepest Canyons In The World
Travelers can enjoy playing extreme sports surrounded by a spectacular landscape. Trekking, Paragliding, Mountain cycling, and rafting are some of the activities that any adventure lover can experience at this gorgeous place. The Sacred Valley was viewed to have a territorial connection to the Milky Way by the Incas. There are several amazing sites you can visit while exploring the Sacred Valley, including Pisac Terraces, Skylodge Adventure Suites, Tambomachay, Color Culture Chinchero, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Inca Science, Qenqo, Huchuy Qosqo and Salinas de Maras.
See Also:- Huacachina, Peru - A Lovely Village Built Around A Small Oasis Surrounded By Sand Dunes
A great variety of animals are found in the area such as deer, the vizcacha rodent similar to a rabbit, skunks, minks, and foxes. Birds like doves, thrushes, goldfinches, and hummingbirds are found in the valley. Several travel agencies in Cusco organize trips to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Sacred Valley extends over an area of 100 km, Cusco is the closest airport and visitors usually visit Pisac first. Buses are available from both Pisac and Cusco and departs on hourly basis.
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