DESCRIPTION:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most visited tourist routes in Peru due to its natural beauty and cultural richness from the Inca era, including: Pisac, Huchuy Qosqo, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo. Despite having these cultural resources, for many centuries the main economic sources were agriculture and livestock. Starting in the 1960s of the 20th century, tourism began to increase significantly, allowing the development of an economy and generating a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
Thus, the towns along the Sacred Valley become receiving centers for national and international tourists.
The town of Pisac is very popular for its craft market known for the diversity of products and its imposing archaeological center with the same name “Pisac” in the upper part, have made this place a distinguished tourist center worldwide.
Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas located?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located between the provinces of Calca and Urubamba in the Cusco region. The sacred valley encompasses the towns between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, its fertile lands and the sacred river Urubamba are the unique characteristics of this wonderful place.
To get to the sacred valley of the Incas, take the northeast road, after 34km you will arrive at the town of Pisac.
How many tourist places can we find in the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas we find various places of tourist interest such as:
Pisac: Place that is characterized by having a wonderful archaeological center with impressive agricultural terraces, Inca houses, Temples and religious places that date back to the time of the Incas; Pisac also has a traditional market where local people sell their handicrafts at very affordable prices, in this traditional market you can find handicrafts (chullos, ponchos, sweaters, paintings, hats), natural products that grow in the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas such as White Corn, broad beans, barley, quinoa, coca leaf, etc.
Lamay: Magical town that is characterized by having authentic gastronomy, here in this place you can taste the Cuy al Horno, a typical dish of the Cusco region.
Ollantaytambo: In the town of Ollantaytambo we find the train station to go to Machupicchu.
The Ollantaytambo Town is considered a “Living Inca Town” because the inhabitants still maintain their traditions and customs that date back to the Inca era, likewise many inhabitants built their own homes on the Inca sites.
This magical town still maintains the traditional architecture of an Inca town. you can appreciate the houses, water channels, agricultural terraces and above all its imposing archaeological center “Ollantaytambo”, The archaeological center of Ollantaytambo was a multifunctional Inca center due to the religious, urban, agricultural and military sectors that we find in this place.
Maras: The town of Maras is located in the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas at an altitude of 3,385 meters above sea level, this place is characterized by having the Maras salt mines, which are more than 3,000 salt wells and are managed by them. local people who are dedicated to the extraction of salt at different times of the year. This natural resource is a source of economy for local residents.
Moray: The archaeological site of Moray is considered one of the enigmas of the Inca empire, its perfectly designed circular platforms show us the architectural advance that the Incas had.
There are several hypotheses about what Moray was. It is said that it was an experimental agricultural center due to the gradual variation in temperature between its platforms. It was also an Inca religious place dedicated to fertility and respect for mother earth “Pacha Mama”.
Chinchero: Chinchero is a magical town located 35km following the northwest road from the city of Cusco, this place is located in the upper part of the sacred valley of the Incas at an altitude of 3,790 meters above sea level, in this we can find another very important archaeological center Dating back to the time of the Incas, it is said that Chinchero was the Palace of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui.
This beautiful archaeological site has sacred wakas or sacred places, Inca terraces, niches, squares, water channels, etc. It is worth mentioning that today you can appreciate the syncretism of two cultures in this place (Inca – Spanish), since the Spanish built a colonial temple on the foundations of this beautiful Inca palace. Here you can appreciate the fusion of two cultures in the architecture it presents.
Chinchero is also characterized by the Awana Wasis or textile centers, in these places the inhabitants offer presentations of the elaboration of Andean textiles.
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DESCRIPTION:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most visited tourist routes in Peru due to its natural beauty and cultural richness from the Inca era, including: Pisac, Huchuy Qosqo, Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo. Despite having these cultural resources, for many centuries the main economic sources were agriculture and livestock. Starting in the 1960s of the 20th century, tourism began to increase significantly, allowing the development of an economy and generating a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
Thus, the towns along the Sacred Valley become receiving centers for national and international tourists.
The town of Pisac is very popular for its craft market known for the diversity of products and its imposing archaeological center with the same name “Pisac” in the upper part, have made this place a distinguished tourist center worldwide.
Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas located?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located between the provinces of Calca and Urubamba in the Cusco region. The sacred valley encompasses the towns between Pisac and Ollantaytambo, its fertile lands and the sacred river Urubamba are the unique characteristics of this wonderful place.
To get to the sacred valley of the Incas, take the northeast road, after 34km you will arrive at the town of Pisac.
How many tourist places can we find in the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas we find various places of tourist interest such as:
Pisac: Place that is characterized by having a wonderful archaeological center with impressive agricultural terraces, Inca houses, Temples and religious places that date back to the time of the Incas; Pisac also has a traditional market where local people sell their handicrafts at very affordable prices, in this traditional market you can find handicrafts (chullos, ponchos, sweaters, paintings, hats), natural products that grow in the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas such as White Corn, broad beans, barley, quinoa, coca leaf, etc.
Lamay: Magical town that is characterized by having authentic gastronomy, here in this place you can taste the Cuy al Horno, a typical dish of the Cusco region.
Ollantaytambo: In the town of Ollantaytambo we find the train station to go to Machupicchu.
The Ollantaytambo Town is considered a “Living Inca Town” because the inhabitants still maintain their traditions and customs that date back to the Inca era, likewise many inhabitants built their own homes on the Inca sites.
This magical town still maintains the traditional architecture of an Inca town. you can appreciate the houses, water channels, agricultural terraces and above all its imposing archaeological center “Ollantaytambo”, The archaeological center of Ollantaytambo was a multifunctional Inca center due to the religious, urban, agricultural and military sectors that we find in this place.
Maras: The town of Maras is located in the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas at an altitude of 3,385 meters above sea level, this place is characterized by having the Maras salt mines, which are more than 3,000 salt wells and are managed by them. local people who are dedicated to the extraction of salt at different times of the year. This natural resource is a source of economy for local residents.
Moray: The archaeological site of Moray is considered one of the enigmas of the Inca empire, its perfectly designed circular platforms show us the architectural advance that the Incas had.
There are several hypotheses about what Moray was. It is said that it was an experimental agricultural center due to the gradual variation in temperature between its platforms. It was also an Inca religious place dedicated to fertility and respect for mother earth “Pacha Mama”.
Chinchero: Chinchero is a magical town located 35km following the northwest road from the city of Cusco, this place is located in the upper part of the sacred valley of the Incas at an altitude of 3,790 meters above sea level, in this we can find another very important archaeological center Dating back to the time of the Incas, it is said that Chinchero was the Palace of the Inca Tupac Yupanqui.
This beautiful archaeological site has sacred wakas or sacred places, Inca terraces, niches, squares, water channels, etc. It is worth mentioning that today you can appreciate the syncretism of two cultures in this place (Inca – Spanish), since the Spanish built a colonial temple on the foundations of this beautiful Inca palace. Here you can appreciate the fusion of two cultures in the architecture it presents.
Chinchero is also characterized by the Awana Wasis or textile centers, in these places the inhabitants offer presentations of the elaboration of Andean textiles.
You can also find more information about Peruvian Gastronomy
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