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Inca Archaeological Sites
Explore the architectural achievements of the Inca Empire throughout the Sacred Valley. This collection features the circular agricultural terraces of Moray, designed for microclimate experiments, and the high-altitude estate of Huchuy Qosqo. Significant sites include the fortified ruins of Pumamarca and the rock-carved shrine of Choquequilla. From the colonial-Inca fusion in Chinchero to the steep mountain granaries of Pinkuylluna, these locations demonstrate advanced engineering, strategic defense, and sacred landscape integration within the Urubamba drainage.
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Sacred Sites of the Valley
The Sacred Valley contains a diverse collection of religious sites spanning from the Inca Empire to the Spanish colonial era. Significant landmarks include the megalithic Temple of the Sun and ritual water fountains at Ollantaytambo, showcasing advanced Inca masonry and hydraulic engineering. The region also features historic Catholic structures, such as the 17th-century church in Chinchero built atop Inca foundations and the pilgrimage sanctuary of Señor de Huanca, where religious traditions blend indigenous and Christian practices.
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Natural Wonders
The Sacred Valley is defined by the dramatic topography of the Urubamba mountain range, featuring glacial peaks like Veronica and Sahuasiray that exceed 5,800 meters. This landscape includes high-altitude Andean lakes such as Laguna Qanqan and hidden waterfalls like Perolniyoc and Poq Poq. Strategic viewpoints at Mirador Racchi and the Inka’s Balcony provide panoramic perspectives of the Vilcanota River and ancient agricultural terraces, illustrating the geological and environmental diversity of the Peruvian Andes.
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