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Just its location—in the Sacred Valley of the Incas—makes Urubamba sound like a mystical, magical place. The snow covered Ch'iqun mountain stands proudly in the background of this Peruvian town that serves as a base for people who want to visit the famous ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. Zip lines and horseback rides let you experience this valley in the Andes in wildly different ways.
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1. Hacienda del Chalan
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
We organize Horseback riding tours with Peruvian Paso Horses along the Sacred Valley of the Inkas (mid day, 1D, 2-6D). Lakes, snow mountains, archaeological complexes (Moray, Salinas, Ollantaytambo) natural reserves, contact with native towns and civilizations, pleasure and good time are part of our tours.
Reviewed By Claudjjja - Bern, Switzerland
I went on the 3 days horse ride in the valle sagrado and it was one of the best tours i ever did. The horses are beautiful and well trained passo peruanos. We were riding every day arount 5-6 hours. The landscape is incredible and we visited Maras, Moray, Salineras, Chinchero and many other places. Yojan has a huge knowledge about the valle sagrado and it was very interesting to get more details about the life of the farmers and the Inca ruines. The first night we spent in a small comunity called Mizminay. The people are super friendly and welcoming. I recommend this ride to advanced riders who want to experience something unique. For beginners i recommend to do a shorter ride. Thank you for this awesome experience!
2. Cerveceria Willkamayu
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By itsjamesmiller - Idaho Falls, United States
An awesome little brewery with the best hospitality. Dario was super friendly, very informative, and opened up his home/brewery for our group. Amazing artisanal beers and lots of friendly conversation. Will definitely be back when we visit Peru again ???? Muchas Gracias Dario! -James
3. Catarata Perolniyoc
4. Perol Chico
5. Laguna Yananocha
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This beautiful lagoon is located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the district of Hayllabamba. To access, it is necessary to hike for about 4 hours starting from the Huayoraci Hacienda. This natural attraction is surrounded by a spectacular forest of Andean native trees named 'Queuñas'. Suitable for hikers, campers, photograpers or just nature lovers like you.
6. Museo Inkariy
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4.5 based on 261 reviews
Inkariy offers a dynamic experience, through artistic installations that represent more than five thousand years of history; from Caral to the Inkas.
Reviewed By dimacdonald - Welland, Canada
Herman our Tour Guide made this museum story come alive and so interesting for us. The museum is amazing and the historical info was so extensive we really learned a lot about Peru. The lunch was incredible too....Thank you!
7. Cerveceria del Valle Sagrado
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
We are a craft brewery located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Come visit our tasting room located along the Urubamba River for fresh brews and brewery tours. We are open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from 2-7pm. From Cusco you can take private or public transport directly to Paradero Puente Pachar; we'll be on on the corner located next to a small chapel.
Reviewed By Adventure754754 - London, United Kingdom
The craft scene globally produces a lot of underwhelming brews - not so here! A short bus ride from town, the brewery’s charming taproom and sunny garden is well worth a visit. A large and varied selection of ales, some traditional, some incorporating flavours from the valley and wider Peru, brewed with care, skill and imagination. We stopped in for a pint as reward after a few days’ hiking and stayed all day. Our host Victor was as knowledgeable as he was enthusiastic about his craft and it was a pleasure to sit and chat. With simple and very tasty food and a soundtrack of Latin American ska as accompaniment, a visit here is an excellent use of anybody’s time. Victor has a history in wine, working at the Nanni vineyard in Argentina and after meeting him, we’ll be sure to stop in there too. The beer’s keenly priced as well!
8. Mercado De Urubamaba
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By albertsebastian - Melbourne, Australia
Still day tripping from Sacred Valley, this place is a nice rest stop with restaurants and markets. Lots of fresh food, join with the friendly locals for a drink and chat!
9. Terrazas Agricolas Periodo Inca
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4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By 1234texas - Dripping Springs, United States
There are many terraces tobe seen throughout your trip thru the Sacred Valley. There were a critical element in the agricultural development of the area during Inca times. It is amazing that they have remained, but there is so much surface rock in the area, there was no reason to dismantle the terraces to get building stone--as has happened in many other historical sites worldwide. The terraces themselves are really attractive and add a "decorative" element to the hillsides. It must have been amazing to crops growing on them in ancient times. The planning and engineering that went into the construction of them (to make them so productive) is really a lasting tribute to the people.
