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The Sacred Valley


Just off the main road in Huaran, this adorable cafe hits the spot with oversized sandwiches and fresh fruit juices. There are also vegetarian options and a backyard patio with shady tables.


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1. Museo Inkariy

2.28 MILES

This wonderful new museum takes visitors into the world of the fascinating pre-Colombian civilizations that came before the Inca. It acknowledges the…

2. Ruinas Inca

5.71 MILES

The most extensive ruins here consist of terracing. If you start walking away from the village through the terraces on the right-hand side of the valley,…

3. Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero

5.75 MILES

Among the most beautiful churches in the valley, this colonial church is built on Inca foundations. The interior, decked out in merry floral and religious…

4. Mercado de Chinchero

5.85 MILES

The Chinchero market, held on Tuesday, Thursday and especially Sunday, is less touristy than its counterpart in Pisac and well worth a special trip. On…

6. Salineras de Maras

8.69 MILES

Salineras is among the most spectacular sights in the whole Cuzco area, with thousands of salt pans that have been used for salt extraction since Inca…

7. Patabamba

10.57 MILES

A visit to the community of Patabamba offers a fascinating participative demonstration of the weaving process, all the way from picking the plants to…

8. Moray

11.54 MILES

With concentric terraces carved into a huge earthen bowl, the deep amphitheater-like terracing of Moray, reached via Maras village, is a fascinating…