• Pisac - Known for its charm and scenic beauty, Pisac hosts elaborate craft fairs on Thursdays and Sundays, steeped in a rich and colorful tradition.

Pisac is a top destination in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, renowned for its astonishing archaeological sites, rivaled only by Machu Picchu. It features an extensive system of Incan terraces that climb up to the cliffs, resembling vast hanging gardens. Despite the passage of centuries, these terraces remain viable for agriculture. The archaeological site, situated at a high elevation, is composed of various neighborhoods. The Intiwatana, the largest pre-Columbian cemetery on the continent, along with its cultivation terraces (andenes) and watchtower turrets, are notable features.

Pisac attracts locals from nearby towns and thousands of tourists. A highlight of these fairs is the parade of local authorities or Varayocs, who visit the town to attend mass in Quechua, the region’s primary language. At the top, the Inca ruins of Pisac boast an impressive system of terraces and a significant stone solar clock, or Intihuatana.

Today, Pisac is one of the most significant Archaeological Parks in the region and stands as a premier tourist destination. Its name possibly derives from a type of partridge common in the area, known as “p’isaqa.” Some experts suggest that the pre-Hispanic city was shaped like a “p’isaqa,” representing the local wildlife.

• Iglesia de Urubamba - The delightful town of Urubamba is surrounded by towering Andean peaks in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Unlike Ollantaytambo and Pisac, where Inca ruins are the main attractions, Urubamba’s allure lies in its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere. The town offers a range of beautiful hotels, perfect for unwinding and indulging in luxurious spa treatments. Exciting sports and tours are just a short distance away! A stop here for lunch is planned.

• Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo is a charming village that retains the design of Inca structures, situated at an elevation of 9,160 feet in the Urubamba province. Among its most remarkable attractions are the ceremonial temple dedicated to water worship and a fortress that guarded the valley’s entrance against invasions. The temple features a series of terraces stacked atop one another, which visitors ascend via a steep staircase.

The fortress is a stone colossus constructed between two mountains to safeguard the valley. The area also includes the Temple of Inti (the sun god), Incamisana, the Ñustas’ (princesses’) baths, the Cachiccata funerary towers, and a group of tiered, steep terraces on a hillside.

Ollantaytambo also features the mountain known as Pinculluna or Tunupa, which contains remnants of Inca architectural structures that appear to have been used as a storehouse for various foodstuffs. Ollantaytambo serves as a gathering place for nearby communities, such as the Huayruros de Willoc, identifiable by their red and black ponchos and hats.

• Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero - Chinchero is a quaint Andean Indian village perched high on the windswept plains of Anta at 3,765 meters, about 30 kilometers from Cusco. It offers stunning views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its main tourist attraction is its vibrant Sunday market, which is less tourist-oriented than the market at Pisac. The village primarily consists of mud brick (adobe) houses, and locals continue their daily activities in traditional attire. The village may have been a significant town during Inca times. The most striking remnant from this period is the massive stone wall in the main plaza, featuring ten trapezoidal niches. The construction of the wall and many other ruins and agricultural terraces (still in use) are attributed to Inca Tupac Yupanqui, who possibly used Chinchero as a country retreat.

In the main plaza, an adobe colonial church, dating from the early seventeenth century, is built upon the foundations of an Inca temple or palace. The ceiling and walls are adorned with beautiful floral and religious designs. The church is open on Sundays for mass.

A half-hour walk from the village leads to Lake Piuri, which once supplied Cusco with water. It takes about three hours to walk around the lake, passing through small, picturesque villages.

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