Sacred Valley, Peru

Travel Blogs from Sacred Valley (1,436)

the festivities begin..., Pisac, Peru travel blog
the festivities begin...
Jan 19, 2008

What a day!!  Dos misas en un dia.  Not my usual type of day but first, the 7AM service in the illustrious church on the central plaza...a chance to see the church in action, serving it's community and somehow be a part of it.  Then it's ...

A travel blog entry by rawhideone
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The Road to Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Peru travel blog
The Road to Machu Picchu
Mar 17, 2005

... cold rain. I was exhausted and confused. I hadn't wet the bed in months. After a few moments I realized what had happened, tossed my blanket aside, stole one of Bev's blankets, and moved my bed away from the leak in the roof. Just another day in Peru.

A travel blog entry by dane
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Made it to Aguas Caliente, Aguas Calientes, Peru travel blog
Made it to Aguas Caliente
May 21, 2009

We are here at the base of Machu Picchu.  What an amazing ride and train trip from ollyuntumbo(sp) Anyway this internet cafe is sloooooooow...  so pictures and a major update of the trip today and  Machu Picchu tomorrow evening when we get ...

A travel blog entry by johnorton
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A million steps to the city in the clouds..., Machu Picchu, Peru travel blog
A million steps to the city in the clouds...
May 28, 2007

... to the Sun Gate just outside Machu Picchu to see the sun rise. As is the norm though, when we arrived the entire valley below was completely socked in with fog and swirling clouds. Another 30-minutes brought us to the perimeter of the ruins where we all ...

A travel blog entry by globedecker
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Attractions in Sacred Valley (20)

Temple of Ollantaytambo
Temple of Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Peru

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An example of magnificent stonework, this ancient ruin originally was a temple and later a fortress used by a number of Incas to repel an attack by the Spanish conquerors.
Pisac Market
Pisac Market

Central Plaza, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Peru

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The sleepy town of Pisac comes alive every Sunday when people from the surrounding communities come together to sell and buy produce, crafts and other supplies in the town's central square.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu

Inca Trail, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru

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Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)
Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

Signposted from main square, Aguas Calientes, Sacred Valley, Peru

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Forum Discussions on Sacred Valley (17)

PERU STARTER KIT
Posted on Jul 30, 2008, 23:56:30
... -the-counter in Peru. However, I cannot comment in depth on other newer medicines. Check with your doctor for details. The Sacred Valley, Machupicchu and are at a much lower altitude, and will not be a problem after adjusting to Cusco. More information: ...
where to go after Cuzco & machu Picchu?
Posted on Nov 26, 2007, 20:58:18
... & soak up the culture, rather than seeing another site. Should we venture North of Cuzco to Ollantaytambo or any other town of the Sacred valley? We will be in Cuzco Jan. 2008; is it cold(meaning you can't wear shorts & a t-shirt) in all ...
Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!
Posted on Aug 27, 2009, 11:01:45
... on the morning of Monday the 19th. So we've got ourselves Thurs afternoon, fri, sat and sun in and around the sacred valley and cuzco. I think we're looking into hotels, but are open to suggestions, looking at short day walks/hikes to acclimatize, ...
Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!
Posted on Aug 27, 2009, 15:54:10
... . 16th. Visit the surrounding archeological sites. We did it on horseback, which is a great alternative. Sat. 17th. Off to the Sacred Valley. Urubamba is the most central town, but I would stay in Ollyantaytambo. Take the route via Chincheros and try to ...

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