Luxury Travel to Sacred Valley
Ancient ruins enliven culture and hosts majestic mountains
One of Peru's most picturesque and historically significant regions, the Sacred Valley is located northwest of Cusco. An integral part of Inca culture was the valley and its winding river, which the Incas thought to be in harmony with the universe. Uncover the secrets of this Peruvian region and learn about its intriguing history with the help of Kimsa Travel as you travel in genuine luxury.
As the site of some of the Inca Empire's most impressive constructions, this area is perfect for anybody interested in Peru's rich cultural history. Visit Ollantaytambo, a town known for its fortress, Moray, home to old Inca terraces, and Maras, site of salt terraces.
Travel to Sacred Valley
It is feasible to visit local marketplaces and towns in the valley, where many indigenous people continue to live their traditional ways. From Cusco, the Vistadome and the Hiram Bingham luxury trains travel to Machu Picchu, making a stop in the Sacred Valley en route.
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Experiences in Sacred Valley
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Pisac
A visit to the Pisac ruins will reveal some of the most remarkable feats of Incan engineering. An initial glimpse of the marvels that await at Machu Picchu can be obtained at this location from terraces, stone structures, and aqueducts.
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Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
Family visitors are strongly encouraged to visit the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary in the Sacred Valley, which is a family-operated animal rescue center. You can feed alpacas, observe colorful macaws, and even pet Peruvian hairless canines at this location.
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Chinchero
For a visit to a traditional Andean settlement, one should proceed to Chinchero within the Sacred Valley. Discover the contemporary Andean culture while exploring the Inca ruins and historical locations in the vicinity.
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Maras Salt Mines
In contrast to the majority of mines, which are subterranean, the Maras Salt Mines consist of terraced pools filled with natural saline situated above ground. The salt solidifies as the water evaporates; the local communities have extracted it for centuries.
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Moray
It is hypothesized that the Moray ruins once served as an experimental farm. Archaeological evidence indicates that the concentric circles of terraces were employed to examine the impact of varying altitudes on crop yields and growth rates.
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Ollantaytambo
The ruins of Ollantaytambo are an exceptional archaeological location. The Incas only established a stronghold against the Spanish conquerors in this location. Following a valiant resistance, the Spanish amassed additional forces and successfully captured the fortress. With its enchanting Sacred...
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Puka Pukara
Due to the proximity of the archaeological ruins of Puka Pukara to Tambomachay, Cusco City tours frequently combine these two renowned locations. As with the majority of Inca ruins, this one's function is contested; however, it is hypothesized that it housed Inca soldiers during their visits to t...
Recommended Luxury Journeys to Sacred Valley
Luxury Accommodation at Sacred Valley
In Sacred Valley, there are numerous amazing locations to stay in your private trip. Here are a few of our favorites, as chosen by our travel specialists.
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