The Urubamba River: The Sacred River of the Incas
The Urubamba River, the sacred river of the Incas, flows through the Sacred Valley and has been a symbol of life, fertility, and spiritual significance throughout Inca history.
Tips for Visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas
A practical guide to visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas: transport options, accommodation, altitude tips, sun protection, and how to respect local communities.
Urubamba: Gateway to the Sacred Valley
Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred Valley and an ideal base for exploring the region, with options for local gastronomy, farm visits, cycling, rafting, and hiking.
Maras: The Village of the Salt Mines
The village of Maras is the gateway to the famous salt mines, with a charming colonial church, panoramic Andean viewpoints, and a welcoming local community.
How to Get to Maras, Moray and the Salineras
A practical guide to reaching Maras, Moray, and the Salineras from Cusco, Ollantaytambo, or Urubamba — by organized tour, private taxi, or bicycle — with general visit tips.
ATV Quad Bike Tour in Cusco: Moray, Maras and the Salt Mines
Ride ATV quad bikes from Cruzpata through Moray, Maras, and the Salineras salt mines — an adrenaline-fueled half-day adventure with stunning Sacred Valley views.
Biking Maras and Moray: A Cycling Adventure in the Sacred Valley
Cycle through the Sacred Valley from Chinchero past Huaypo Lagoon, through Moray’s Inca terraces, and down to the Maras salt mines — a full-day mountain biking adventure with organic lunch.
Zip Line in Cusco: Flying Over the Sacred Valley
Soar above the Sacred Valley on 4 zip-line cables totaling 2,000 meters near Racchi — with views of Cusco’s plateaus, canyons, and snow-capped peaks in a 3-hour shared adventure.