Sacred Valley
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Introduction
The Urubamba Valley also known as the El Valle Sagrado or the Sacred Valley is 20kms from Cusco. The Incas built many cultural and archaeological sites in this fertile valley.
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Sights and Activities
- Pisac - Inca ruins and weekend markets
- Sasayhuaman - Inca ruins
- Chincero - Inca ruins and weekend markets
- Urubamba - Transport hub on the Rio Urubamba
- Salinas - Inca Salt pans
- Moray - Inca crop development amphitheatre
- Maras - laid back Valley town
- Ollantaytambo - last train stop before Macchu Picchu and Inca fortress
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Events and Festivals
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Getting There
By Train
- Trains run from Cusco stopping at Ollantaytambo through to Aguas Calientes
By Car
- Taxi's can be hired in Cusco to take you through the Valley sites.
By Bus
- Local buses ply the roads in the Valley
By Boat
- White water rafting down the Rio Urubamba
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Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
Local buses ply the roads between the Sacred Valley towns.
By Foot
There's a spectacular trail from the Salinas salt pans down to Urubamba crossing the Rio Urubamba.
By Bike
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Eat
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Drink
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