Найкращі пам'ятки Урубамби

Urubamba's Absolute Essentials

Urubamba serves as the primary gateway to the Sacred Valley and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. This region features diverse archaeological sites, including the concentric agricultural terraces of Moray and the ancient salt-evaporation ponds of Maras. Visitors can explore the colonial village of Chinchero, known for its traditional weaving and Inca foundations, or climb Huayna Picchu for views of the Urubamba River. The area preserves significant examples of Inca engineering, from the Intihuatana ritual stone to the high-altitude mountain trails and bridges that connected the empire’s administrative centers.

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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter mountain ridge.

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Moray Ruins

Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just…

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco.

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Salinas of Maras

Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco, in the Cusco Region of Peru.

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Chinchero

A small Andean village offers a beautiful view over the Sacred Valley of the Incas. There are also ruins of Inca buildings.

David Stanley / CC BY 2.0

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Ollantaytambo Train Station

This railway hub serves as the primary departure point for trains heading to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Located at the base of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, it accommodates both PeruRail and Inca Rail services along the Urubamba River.