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The Sacred Valley 

2/6/2017

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What is the Sacred Valley? Its a stretch of land - a valley stretching from the south Peruvian jungle to Machu Picchu. It is considered sacred because the Incan peoples built many of their cities and strongholds along this valley, and also the river Ollantaytambo runs its length. The main cities of interest that most tourists will visit in the Valley after leaving Cusco, include: Pisaq, Urubamba, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. There are fairly large ancient ruins and sacred sites to be found in all of these locations, as well as many others dotted around. Some other notable ruins and sacred spots include Tipon, Maras and Moray. 

If you are in a rush - I still recommend at least 2 days in Cusco, and 2 in the Valley before seeing Machu Picchu. For those people with more time, you may want more time to relax and unwind in the valley, exploring more various sites, visiting spas and boutique hotels, and trying the varied and delicious cuisine. 
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Rio Vilcanota
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Near Ollantaytambo
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    Hello! My name is Tahira Karim. I was born and raised on the Canadian prairies  have been leaving and returning ever since. I absolutely love to travel. I am an observer of life and culture, and I have a passion for history and food. I am a visual artist who specializes in painting and drawing. And this blog is a jumble of my writing and thoughts on travel, culture, and food, with a bunch of personal stories thrown into the mix. Enjoy! 

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