The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Spanish: Valle Sagrado de los Incas; Quechua: Willka Qhichwa… also the Urubamba Valley) is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco. The Sacred Valley -incorporated into the Inca Empire during the period from 1000 to 1400 CE- runs west to east, along the Urubamba River, between the town and Inca ruins at Písac westward to Machu Picchu (100km/62 mi).
The elevation of the Sacred Valley ranges from 3,000m (9,800ft) at Pisac to 2,050m (6,730ft) at the Urubamba River (also known as the Vilcanota River, Willkanuta River, or Willkamayu (Quechua; ‘sacred river’) below Machu Picchu. On both sides of the river, the mountains rise to much higher elevations, especially to the south where two prominent mountains overlook the valley: Sahuasiray, 5,818m (19,088ft) and Veronica, 5,893m (19,334ft)!
The Sacred Valley was the most important area for maize production in the heartland of the Inca Empire, and as as a result, contains numerous archaeological remains and villages. The climate is unique: precipitation totals 527mm (20.7in) annually and monthly average temperatures range between 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) in November, the warmest month, to 12.2 °C (54.0 °F) in July, the coldest month.
The mountains surrounding the Sacred Valley are truly awe-inspiring. The rich culture of the local towns and markets will leave indelible marks on your soul. The magic of Peru is vibrant and palpable, there is truly no other place like it. Read more about the Sacred Valley’s history & geography at wikipedia.
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