
Close box

V!VA User‘s Description
Nestled among spectacular snow-capped mountains and decorated with quaint Andean villages and Inca Ruins, the Sacred Valley and Cusco area tempt visitors with their cultural charm and natural wonders. Because it offers such an array of activities and attractions, this area is great for the rugged adventurer and world traveler alike. Even the briefest of excursions around the Sacred Valley area is sure to yield unforgettable images of rugged mountains, lush green terraces and ancient Inca ruins.
Once you've acclimatized, and with average altitudes of 3500 meters altitude sickness is a serious matter in this area, there a number of enticing destinations in the Sacred Valley. Besides acclimating to the altitude, perhaps the most difficult aspect of any trip to this area is figuring out how to see and do everything it has to offer. The two biggest attractions drawing travelers from all over the world to this section of Peru are the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. While both promise an unforgettable travel experience, neither attraction can encompass the full scope and scale of natural beauty and cultural richness that you're sure to encounter just beyond their reach.
For those in search of ruins, the Inca's capital city of Cusco is worth a visit. Among the must-see Cusco activities are the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambo Machay. Also be sure to schedule a stop at the inviting Andean towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Here you can check out the Ollantaytambo Temple Fortress and Pisac Ruins, two remarkable examples of Inca stonemasonry.
If adventure is your aim, the Cusco and Sacred Valley area also offer a number of trekking opportunities, ranging from leisurely day hikes to grueling week-long excursions into the remotest nooks and crannies of Andean landscape. The trails winding their way up the rugged slopes of Salcantay, Vilcabamba, and Ausangate and Cordillera Vilcanota boast some of the most enchanting views of both Inca ruins and the Andean landscape. The ruins of Choquequirao, believed by some to be as remarkable as Machu Picchu, are also worth the challenging climb.
| Academia Latinoamericana de Espanol - Learn Spanish in Cusco - Peru All levels. The most effective methods. University credit through New Mexico State University. Reasonable rates & more www.latinoschools.com |
| Peru tours with Platinum Travel Systems, Inc. Explore the best that Peru has to offer with a customized itinerary to fit your specific travel needs. www.peru-inc.com |
| ¿Llamé su atención? También llamo la atención de sus clientes potenciales. El "Text Ad" es la herramienta más efectiva y simple para obtener más ventas online. www.vivatravelguides.com/anuncio/text-ads/ |
![]() | Buy the world's most up-to-date guidebook about Peru. Get it from Amazon or direct from V!VA. Or download free chapters from this book. |
![]() | V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.Get it from Amazon, Barnes&Noble or direct from V!VA. Download free chapters from this book. Download free Google Earth version chapters. |
Activities | Popular Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley Destinations | Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley HotelsTop Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley Hotels | Other Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley pages
|