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Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley Review

Wow! These ruins are spectacular and huge! I didn't realize its magnitude until I actually visited them! You have to climb hundreds of steps to arrive at the top and there are also little paths you can take around part of the mountain. We were there for about an hour and half, but I think we could have spent 4 hours there. A fun place to explore.
Admission is with the tourist ticket.

Sacred Valley Sacred Valley Review

The Rio Urubamba cuts through this beautiful valley which has much to offer such as Inca ruins,Quechua villages,markets and gorgeous mountain views. It is definately worth at least a day trip.
You can visit many of the towns in the valley by local bus but if your time is limited, you can take a day tour. I took a full day tour for$25 which included lunch. We visited Pisca,Urubamba,Ollantaytambo,Chinchero and a couple other Quencha towns . The distances between the towns is not that far and we had a fairly decent amount of time in each place. We were not stuck on a bus all day and felt terribly rushed. We saw stunning views the entire ride through this valley and if there was a place which was exceptionally scenic, the driver would stop for a few minutes so we could snap some photos.
If you visit these towns independanly or take the tour, be sure to bring your tourist ticket with you. It is needed to visit places such as Chinchero and the fortress at Ollantaytambo.

Chinchero Sacred Valley Review

At 3,800 m ( 12,500 ft ), Chinchero is the highest village in the Sacred Valley and its setting is very scenic. There is a big Sunday market here and smaller markets the rest of the week. The square at the top of this town is very picturesque with its church and mountain scenery in the background.
You need your tourist ticket for admission here.

Urubamba Sacred Valley Review

There aren't many notable sights in Urubamba ,but there is a pretty church and some beautiful views of glaciered mountains from this town. We took a stroll and stopped here for lunch at El Maizal. This restaurant is on the main road and offers a buffet which includes many Peruvian dishes. There is indoor and also outdoor seating, which is in a pretty garden surrounded by trees and flowers.

Phone: 184/201-054

Pisac Sacred Valley Review

Pisac is one of the towns in the Sacred Valley known for its ruins and huge Sunday market. There are also smaller markets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We went on a Tuesday and there were more than enough variety of wares to choose from. You can also visit a traditional Quechuan bakery while you are there.

Quechua Villages

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