Latin America · Countryside
Sacred Valley
Lower, warmer and better for acclimatising than Cusco itself.
- Place
- Cusco · Peru · PE
- World region
- Latin America
- Type
- Countryside
- ID
- DST-0106
Why go
Lower, warmer and better for acclimatising than Cusco itself.
The valley has significant Inca sites with a fraction of Machu Picchu's crowds and sits at a friendlier altitude. Many travellers now base here instead of Cusco.
Signature experiences
- Ollantaytambo fortress
- Pisac ruins and market
- Maras salt pans and Moray terraces
Interest tags
historycountrysidehikingmarketsphotography
Good for
FamiliesAcclimatising trekkersPhotographers
Pairs well with
Best months
May-Sep
Avoid months
Jan-Mar (rain)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
CUZ · Cuzco
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
High
Country ISO
PE
