Visitors to this part of the world mostly fly into Cusco before heading off to Machu Picchu, with some time usually spent in the Sacred Valley, where other historic sites, such as Ollantaytambo ...

(Uh oh.) It’s not just Ollantaytambo. The whole of Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas, which sits between Cusco city and Machu Picchu, is home to countless pre-Hispanic sites, dozens of which ...

Marvel at the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, the vibrant cityscape of Lima, and the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley. Experience the lush Amazon rainforest, dramatic Andes mountains ...

a train or bus will take you to Aguas Calientes with a 3.5-hour ride along the scenic Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. From Aguas Calientes, you will then take a bus to Machu Picchu.

For stays in the Sacred Valley, Urubamba is a pretty town for wandering and is ideally located to see sites beyond Machu Picchu like the Maras Salt Mines and the concentric terraces at Moray.

Plus, traveling too quickly between the vastly different altitudes of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima, and beyond can wreak havoc on the body. A few good rules of thumb are to drink plenty ...

All this, ideally before entering Machu Picchu, will make the experience deeper and subtler and, in the end, more magical. Afterwards, enjoy the train ride through the Sacred ­Valley – and ...

But the real revelation comes from exploring the surrounding Sacred Valley, where Machu Picchu emerges not as an isolated wonder but as the pinnacle of an entire civilization. First-timers need to ...

Machu Picchu. Everything about being in Sacred Valley was mind-blowing, especially our accommodations at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba. Set on a mountainside with a main building, spa and casitas ...